North Reading SEPAC

07/11/2025

Per MA DOE, North Reading is currently "meeting expectations" which is the highest rank possible.

[Corrected Information - apologies for our error]

Wondering how your school district is doing when it comes to supporting students with disabilities?

Each year, DESE shares a report for every Massachusetts district, showing how well they’re meeting their special education responsibilities under IDEA. The page also explains what the ratings mean and how they’re decided.

Check your district’s rating: https://www.doe.mass.edu/specialeducation/reporting/determinations/default.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_bp3yt7xjly

Questions? Email: IDEAData@mass.gov

07/10/2025

Check out this quick reference Special Education Caregiver Guide. Let SEPAC know if you have any questions!

https://www.mass.gov/doc/special-education-quick-reference-sheet/download?fbclid=IwY2xjawLc1yxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmVFjTEWXSkGm-XJ9l5l7tTzp98uS7yiZtxvidn-Dc0k7JYcR-UaMbbhbrNI_aem_S4WaHcFygLWfECz3WfO3Iw

07/03/2025

School takes a vacation in the summer, but our kids don't! SEPAC is here year-round to provide support and community. Do not hesitate to reach out here or via email at northreadingsepac@gmail.com.

06/27/2025

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06/20/2025

Questions about transition? Attend the "Doc Box" event, being hosted to support caregivers of individuals with loved ones in the transition years 14-22 in the Northeast Region. The Doc Box workshop will walk you through an introduction to the legal documents you should gather in regards to your loved one.​

Doc Box: Two Part Workshop​
July 10th & 17th​ 6-7pm​

Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/n8QnfMKtQK

The workshop will be hosted at the Northeast Arc, Center for Linking Lives, Liberty Tree Mall.

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06/18/2025

If you missed our presentation to the School Committee on what we have worked on so far in 2025 and our upcoming plans, you can view it on our website at www.nrsepac.org.
As always, please contact us with any questions.

What we do:

06/15/2025

NR SEPAC will be presenting our activities to date and plans for next year at tomorrow's school committee meeting. Middle/High School Distance Learning Lab at 6:30 or stream at link available here:

06/13/2025

If you missed last night's fantastic talk by NR Commission on Disabilities and NRPD regarding summer safety for our autistic loves ones, you can view a free copy of the slides at

Presentation on Summer Autism Safety

06/12/2025

TONIGHT!!

NR SEPAC is excited to announce this collaborative event with the NR Commission on Disabilities and NRPD! Hope to see you there!

06/11/2025

When kids are overwhelmed, the words we choose matter. Instead of saying "Calm down," this helpful chart offers compassionate alternatives that validate emotions and promote co-regulation. Great reminders for educators, parents, and caregivers alike!

06/10/2025

Reminder.... this Thursday!
This presentation will be led by the NR Commission on Disabilities and NRPD. It is appropriate for caregivers but not for children. Please contact us with any questions.

NR SEPAC is excited to announce this collaborative event with the NR Commission on Disabilities and NRPD! Hope to see you there!

06/09/2025