Andover SEPAC is a group of parents of children with special needs working together to address the issues facing us and our children.

Fall 2011 SEPAC Newsletter

Andover Golden Eagles Special Olympics Basketball Program Details

Andover Rising Stars Special Olympics Basketball Program Details

2011-12 Andover Special Olympics Soccer Program Details



Coming Events:

"An IEP for My Child"
Wednesday, May 16th
School Administration Bldg, 3rd Fl
36 Bartlet St., Andover
Time: 12:00 - 2:00
Contact Person: RSVP jyedinak@aps1.net
Workshop Details


May 23rd, 2012
7:00pm at the Wood Hill Auditorium

11th Annual Mary French Yellow Rose Award

2012 Mary French Yellow Rose Award Winner and Nominees.

Winner and Nominee list

For complete information please see Mary French Yellow Rose Award





The Andover Special Education PAC Needs Your Help

The Andover Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is a group of parents working together to promote the understanding, respect, support, and appropriate education for all children with special needs in our community. More information

SEPAC Meeting

Please come to the meeting if you're interested in joining Andover's Special Education Parent's Advisory Council.
Monday, October 17th at 9:30
School Administration Bldg, 36 Bartlett St, 3rd Fl, Conference Rm C


News:

Transition Law


Beginning age 14 or sooner if determined appropriate by an individualized education program team, school age children with disabilities shall be entitled to transition services and measurable postsecondary goals, as provided under the federal Individual with Disabilities Education Act, 20 USC sec. 1400, et sec.

Observation Law


“The legislature recently amended section 3 of G.L. c. 71B, the state special education law, to require school committees, upon request by a parent, to grant timely and sufficient access by parents and parent-designated independent evaluators and educational consultants to a child's current and proposed special education program so that the parent and named designees can observe the child in the current program and any proposed program.” - Technical Assistance Advisory SPED 2009-2