Danvers SEPAC

13/03/2026

Attention Danvers Special Education Parents: DESE is asking for our feedback!

All Massachusetts public school districts undergo an Integrated Monitoring Review (IMR) of their special education and civil rights programs every three years, as required by state and federal law.
Danvers Public Schools is currently in its scheduled review cycle, with the DESE IMR team visiting during the week of March 23, 2026.

Parent and caregiver input is an important part of this process. Families can participate by completing the DESE parent survey and/or scheduling a 30-minute interview with the IMR Chairperson, Gillian Lange. See info below:

Survey link sent from DESE to parents/guardians of students with IEPs on Feb. 12 & 22. Check your inbox!

Contact to schedule parent interview:
Gillian Lange
IMR Review Chairperson
Office of Public School Monitoring
781-338-3246 or [email protected].

So far, Gillian reports a strong response from Danvers families, with 78 parents already completing the survey. Let’s show how engaged Danvers special education families are in our children’s education by making our collective voice heard. Please complete the survey now!

Additional info:

When asked Danvers SEPAC asked the DESE team about how parent input is used in the review process, the IMR Chairperson shared that feedback from families helps guide the monitoring process by ensuring that parent and caregiver concerns are considered. If survey responses highlight a particular issue, DESE may look more closely to determine whether further review or a formal finding is warranted. Information shared through the survey and parent interviews is anonymous and treated as confidential.

Learn more about DESE's IMR process here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/173GJCvseb0lNNKTmCQbLinsD7IexaUY3/view

09/03/2026

🗣️Hey middle school parents!! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!! 💙🤍 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/C-hfot2bR2mjUVABRzCftQ #/registration

09/03/2026

Join us!! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3ZqeA8WySKGSynsEoOAgLw #/registration

07/03/2026

Join us at the Harlem Wizards game!! Limited number of tickets available, message to find out more 🏀🎟️

28/02/2026

Please join us!! Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-qSiIMLjThq2tVfPgpLQng #/registration

28/02/2026

School Social Work Week starts tomorrow 🎉

Have you explored the free celebration and advocacy tools for School Social Work Week?

Everything you need is available here: https://ow.ly/T8OH50Ym6aJ

27/02/2026

From our partners at the Peabody Institute Library-Danvers Children’s Room March Events Newsletter

Perkins Library for Kids

Did you know that the Perkins Library offers resources for kids? Whether you are a parent of a child who is visually impaired or you work with a special needs population, you may find this resource to be helpful.

Our Children's Room also offers Large Prin books as well as audiobooks in a variety of formats

https://www.perkins.org/library/

https://www.perkins.org/library/kids/

Perkins Library isn't just for adults. Children's materials — including audiobooks, braille books, large print books and DVDs/BluRays — are also available. Apply for free services today.

23/02/2026

https://mailchi.mp/ae14a947ec91/snow-outside-warm-updates-inside Staying Warm & Staying Connected: As today’s snowstorm reminds us (again!) that winter isn’t quite finished, we hope you are staying warm and safe. Snow days bring their own mix of disruption and coziness, and we know changes in routine can be both welcome and challenging for kids.

Danvers SEPAC's Winter Newsletter is out and filled with important updates, upcoming events, and opportunities to stay connected as we move toward spring together!

Sending warm vibes (and extra coffee)

21/02/2026

20/02/2026

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09/02/2026

ACTION ALERT: Danvers SEPAC is asking community members to help make the need for strong special education funding in the FY27 town budget visible & impossible to ignore.

These decisions affect real students and real families — and community input matters.

➡️ Link to take action in the comments

Thank you for supporting our students!

29/01/2026

In advance of the School Committee's FY27 budget workshop tonight (live on DCAT right now), Danvers SEPAC urged SC members to give careful consideration to special education funding needs.

This is the final year of Student Opportunity Act funding. It is a critical moment to secure sustainable supports for Danvers students with disabilities.

Belonging and excellence are inseparable. We hope the FY27 budget reflects that truth.

Coming soon! We’ll be sharing ways families and community members can support special education funding and advocate for students across Danvers.