Our goal is to connect parents, provide resources and promote understanding of children with special needs through various parent support groups, workshops and community events. Click "register" to learn more about each event and reserve your spot. Registration is not required but encouraged.
Featured Events & Announcements
SEPAC Business Meetings
All families of SPS' students and interested community members are invited to participate. Our meetings are a wonderful opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and learn about SEPAC events and resources! Zoom Link Meeting ID: 880 1505 6457; Passcode: 427835.
2025-26 Meeting Dates: 10/9/25, 7 pm (remote); 11/6/25, 7 pm (in person at SPD Community Room); 1/8/25, 7pm (remote); 2/5/25, 7pm (in person, SPD Community Room); 3/5/25, 7pm (remote); 5/7/25, 7pm (in person, SPD Community Room)
2025 Sudbury SEPAC Survey
Please take a few minutes to complete our short, anonymous survey. Your feedback and reflections will help us understand the impact of our advocacy, identify new areas of need, and set priorities for the year(s) to come. The survey will remain live until November 10th.
FSCN Monthly Workshop Series - Basic Rights, Understanding the IEP, How to Advocate for your Child, and more!
Our District/SEPAC is proud to be part of the MassPAC network at the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). This means families and educators have access to a monthly series of virtual workshops on special education rights and other important topics. Basic Rights workshops will be offered weekly throughout the year—you can sign up for as many as you’d like! Families and educators are welcome to register at FCSN Events Calendar. A confirmation email will be sent with the Zoom link to participate.
SPS Virtual Event: Promoting Your Child’s Participation in the IEP Process with Elise Wulff, MEd of MGH's Aspire Program
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 pm Zoom
This webinar will focus on equipping parents and caregivers with strategies to support individuals in participating effectively in their Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. Our presenter will offer practical advice on introducing and enhancing student understanding of the IEP document and team meetings, tools to foster engagement and self-advocacy, and techniques to encourage active participation in meetings. There will be time allocated for questions at the end of the discussion. All are welcome!
Sudbury SEPAC Parent/Caregiver Connections Meetings
Whether your child has a diagnosis or not, you are welcome! We will chat, connect and share resources to help our children. Stay tuned for 2025-26 meeting dates, times, and locations! Check out our meeting dates in our current newsletter.
ADHD/Executive Functioning Connections
This group is geared toward caregivers who have a child diagnosed with ADHD or have questions regarding their child’s attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, executive functioning, or working memory. Children may be part of Sudbury Public School or attend a private school. Hosted By: Andrea Kraemer & Catherine Landrigan-Paiva
Autism Connections
This group is geared toward caregivers who have a child diagnosed with autism or have questions or concerns related to autism. Hosted By: Katie Dinneen
Complex Learning Profile Connections
This group is geared toward caregivers who have a child with a complex learning profile. This can include children who are diagnosed with a rare syndrome or neurological impairment, sensory disability (vision, hearing, deaf-blind), developmental delay, intellectual disability, sensory processing or language disorder, health condition (epilepsy, diabetes, sickle cell anemia, etc.) Hosted By: Amy Ackerson
Literacy Challenges Connections
This group is geared toward caregivers who have a child diagnosed with or have questions regarding their child’s literacy. This can include a language-based learning difference, auditory processing disorder (APD), dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyslexia, apraxia, aphasia, dysarthria, general education reading support, or other literacy and language challenges. Children may be part of Sudbury Public School or attend a private school. Hosted By: Kate Mellon
Preschoolers Connections
This group is geared toward caregivers who have a child aged 2.9 - 6 years old enrolled in preschool. Your child may have a diagnosis, have received early intervention services, or currently having challenges. Children may be part of Sudbury Public School’s integrated preschool or attend a private preschool. Seeking New Host!
Social Emotional Challenges Connections
This group is geared toward caregivers who have a child diagnosed with or have questions regarding their child’s social-emotional growth. Diagnoses can include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, OCD, and ADHD. Children may be part of Sudbury Public School or attend a private school. Hosted By: Maia Proujansky-Bell
