Watertown, MA SEPAC

Watertown, MA SEPAC Welcome! We are the Watertown, MA Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC).

The mission of the Watertown Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is to encourage honest and effective communication, understanding, and mutual respect in a supportive partnership inclusive of all students, caregivers, educators, and the community at large in an effort to ensure the delivery of appropriate services and supports to students with disabilities and special health care nee

ds. We work directly with district administrators to address system-level challenges, facilitate family-district communication, and provide families with training and resources. Current SEPAC Leadership Board

Heather McManus: Chair
Jennifer Nicholson: Public Relations Officer
Debi Cornelius: Secretary
Rachel Kay: Training Coordinator

06/03/2026

There are two listening sessions with the superintendent tomorrow.

One at the middle school at 8:00 and other over Zoom from 6:30-8:00.

Watertown School Committee meets this evening at 7:00 PM at the Lowell School. Public participation and viewing is also ...
05/18/2026

Watertown School Committee meets this evening at 7:00 PM at the Lowell School. Public participation and viewing is also available via Zoom:

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05/14/2026

Tomorrow morning at the CUNNIFF!

The SEPAC survey results will provide another important source of data to share with the district. Our 100% anonymous su...
05/11/2026

The SEPAC survey results will provide another important source of data to share with the district. Our 100% anonymous survey is separate from the one caregivers recently received from the Superintendent, and the feedback collected will help guide SEPAC priorities, advocacy efforts, and initiatives moving forward. We appreciate everyone who takes the time to participate and share their experiences with us!

Please share this survey with other parents and caregivers of students with IEPs and 504 Plans through Watertown Public Schools. The more responses we receive, the more accurately we can reflect the lived experiences and needs of students and families across the district.

Survey link: https://forms.gle/xUaLKj5xR5xMMdki9

Survey link: https://forms.gle/xUaLKj5xR5xMMdki9The Watertown SEPAC Spring 2026 Family Survey is now open, and we are as...
05/10/2026

Survey link: https://forms.gle/xUaLKj5xR5xMMdki9

The Watertown SEPAC Spring 2026 Family Survey is now open, and we are asking all families of students with IEPs and 504 plans to participate. This survey is separate from the district survey sent by the Superintendent in recent weeks.

Watertown families are invited to fill out the survey one time per student. Please note that submissions are anonymous and the data is being collected by Watertown SEPAC. Results will be shared with the district in aggregate form (no identifying information will be reported) and posted on our website.

05/09/2026

WPS District Listening Sessions: Parents of Students Receiving Special Education Services and Section 504 Accommodations

A few things to keep in mind (notes written by Dr. Galdston):

You are welcome to attend any session, even if it is not at your child's school. While each conversation will be focused on that building's community, all are open to every family. If the morning session at your child's school does not work for your schedule, please join us at whichever location is most convenient for you.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Here is the list of future listening sessions with specific locations:

Early Steps- Room 210: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:00-9:00 A.M.

Secondary Evening: Wednesday, May 13 6:00-8:00 pm WMS Library

Cunniff Elementary- Conference Room 107: Thursday, May 14, 2026 8:00-9:00 A.M.

Watertown High- Guidance Conference Room: Friday, May 22, 2026 8:00-9:00 A.M.

Watertown Middle- Conference Room: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 8:00-9:00 A.M.

Lowell Elementary- Admin Conference Room 129: Thursday, June 4, 2026 8:00-9:00 A.M.

05/05/2026

• Kodi Lee Gives Back Family Support Grant bit.ly/4uuBLfc
• MassAbility Family Fishing Festival/Westfield bit.ly/48GPDKO
• Disability & Transition Resource Fairs bit.ly/3MBYlCd
• Mass Dept. of Mental Health Research Centers of Excellence Conference bit.ly/3RhnNyB
• Woo Sox Night with the Brain Injury Association of Mass Sox bit.ly/4w8fchE
• Hear about a Mass Bureau of Special Ed. Appeals Win bit.ly/4tQTLAr
• Miracle League Baseball: Acton bit.ly/4suOOfU
• Special Olympics MA bit.ly/3v6TYpK
• Inclusive/Adaptive Team Sports bit.ly/4suOOfU
• Transition-to-Adult Disability Workshops: bit.ly/3TC4XSc
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05/05/2026

Join us for Positive Solutions for Families!

Positive Solutions is a free 7-session virtual training designed for families of preschool-aged children. This interactive series provides practical strategies to support children’s social-emotional development and strengthen positive parenting practices.

Dates: Tuesday/Thursday, 6 pm-7 pm | May 12-Jun 2, 2026

Register now: https://fcsn.org/event/positive-solutions-virtual-family-training-series-2026/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_g52ryjf7jx

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