2025–2026 Membership Meetings & Events – Open to All

Wellesley SEPAC plays an important advisory role for Wellesley Public Schools (WPS) on matters related to special education. SEPAC officers meet regularly with district administrators and participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of special education programs.

Our membership meetings and events are open to all—including parents and caregivers of students who:

  • Attend Wellesley Public Schools
  • Attend out‑of‑district placements
  • Are residents of Wellesley, whether or not they currently have an IEP or 504 plan

After the formal meeting concludes, we invite you to stay and meet other parents and caregivers who can help answer questions and share experiences. We offer a mix of daytime and evening, in‑person and virtual meetings.

We hope you can join us!


Upcoming Meetings & Events (2025-2026)

SEPAC Membership Meeting – In Person

    Date: Monday, March 16, 2026

    Time: 9:00-10:00 am

    Location: Innovation Room at Hunnewell Elementary School, 28 Cameron St, Wellesley, MA 02482 

    Parking: Parking at Hunnewell is limited; you may park in a public lot, but please do not park at the Wellesley Free Library. 

    Description:

    General SEPAC membership meeting with updates from SEPAC leadership and time for questions and discussion.

    FEATURING: Understanding the IEP Process Advanced Workshop

    WPS Student Services will lead a workshop to help families understand both the structure of the IEP document and the nuances of the process. 

    Topics Include:

    • Child Find - how students are identified for services
    • N1 & N2 Notices - what they mean and why they matter
    • Key Components of an IEP document
    • Responding to a proposed IEP - your options for full acceptance, partial acceptance, or rejection

    Please note that this meeting will NOT be recorded. but we will provide a worksheet following the training.

    We will post additional 2025–2026 meetings as they are scheduled. Please check back or subscribe to our newsletter for updates.


    Past Meetings & Events (2025-2026)

    Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 7:00–8:00 pm · via Google Meets
    SEPAC-led parent/caregiver discussion to review context and help families prepare feedback and questions for Superintendent's March 3 meeting.

    Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 7:00–8:30 pm · via Google Meets
    Executive Functioning: Fostering Age-Appropriate Independence by Empowering Children's Capabilities led by Newton Neuropsychology Group.

    Monday, January 26, 2026 · 7:00–8:00 pm · via Zoom
    SEPAC Membership Meeting – virtual meeting with SEPAC updates and open discussion.

    Friday, January 9, 2026 · 9:30–11:00 am · Launch at Regis College
    Specialized Programs in WPS: TLC and Launch – Co‑hosted with the WPS Student Services Office. Overview of the Therapeutic Learning Center (TLC, K–8) and Launch (post‑secondary) programs.

    Friday, December 5, 2025 · 9:00 am · Hardy Innovation Lab (through the library)
    SEPAC Coffee & Conversation with Student Services.

    Monday, October 27, 2025 · 7:30 pm · in person (registration required)
    Evening SEPAC membership meeting. Space was limited; advance registration required.

    Tuesday, September 30, 2025 · 10:00–11:00 am · via Zoom
    SEPAC Membership Meeting – virtual.

    Monday, September 15, 2025 · 5:30–7:30 pm · Hardy Innovation Lab
    Annual Basic Rights Presentation: Understanding the IEP – with educational advocate Lucy Verhave, co‑hosted by Wellesley SEPAC and WPS.

    Friday, September 5, 2025 · 9:00–10:00 am · WPS Central Office (40 Kingsbury St, enter from D’Auria Dr)
    Meet the SEPAC Leadership and WPS Student Services Team – Coffee & Conversation led by Interim Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Dr. Midge Connolly.


    Recording & Accessibility 

    Recording policy

    WPS policy prohibits:

    • Taking pictures
    • Recording video
    • Recording conversations

    during meetings without consent. Please respect the privacy of students, families, and staff. 

    Accessibility and accommodations

    WPS and Wellesley SEPAC are committed to providing an environment that is accessible and inclusive for individuals with disabilities. If you need a disability‑related accommodation or interpretation services for any SEPAC meeting or event, please email info@wellesleysepac.org as early as possible so we can assist you.