Special Education Parent Advisory Council
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The SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) is composed of a group of parents with special needs students in the Rochester City School District. Together, this group works to provide a supportive environment for students, families, and educators who will help each student achieve their potential.
Goals of SEPAC
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- Advise the District on matters that pertain to the education and safety of students with disabilities and meet regularly with school officials to participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of the District’s special education programs.
- Promote a network of parents of children with special needs and provide a forum to share information, and discuss matters of common concern and interest.
- Promote communication among families with special needs students and Rochester schools.
- Provide informational forums to parents, students, educators, and other professionals involved with children with special needs.
- Promote communications and programs within the community to encourage understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of children with special needs.
- Communicate with local, state, and national organizations, as well as councils and groups that support children with special needs.
Meeting Dates
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September 18, 2023
October 16, 2023
November 13, 2023
December 11, 2023
January 22, 2024
February 12, 2024
March 18, 2024
April 15, 2024
May 13, 2024
June 10, 2024
July 15, 2024
August 19, 2024All scheduled meetings currently take place via Zoom conferencing. Please contact RCSDSepac@gmail.com for Zoom link and meeting information.
Join SEPAC today.
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The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is seeking parents to join the committee. All meetings are open to parents of children receiving special education services in the Rochester City School District.
SEPAC General Meetings are held once a month to discuss parent concerns and to collaborate with the District and outside agencies to discuss and resolve those concerns.
If you are interested in applying to be a SEPAC Parent Representative or would like additional information, please email us today at RCSDSepac@gmail.com.