Hampden Wilbraham Special Education Parent Advisory Council
(SEPAC)

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The Hampden Wilbraham SEPAC is an organization that provides support and networking for parents with children who have special needs, disabilities or learning disorders. This parents group meets monthly and offers workshops and special events throughout the school year. Parent volunteers act as Special Needs Liaisons to each school to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information and act as a resource for parents with questions. Meetings are open to residents of Hampden and Wilbraham or persons affiliated with the Hampden Wilbraham Regional School District (HWRSD).

Meetings are held during the school year on the 2 nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Thornton W. Burgess Middle School library. If this falls on a holiday, the meeting will be held the following Monday.

Contact Information:

Co-Chairpersons: Maribel Kane, 596-9987 or Andrea Bertheaud, 566-2262

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Hampden Wilbraham Special Education Parent Advisory Council is to work to promote an understanding of, respect for, and provide support for all children with special needs in the Hampden and Wilbraham communities. To that end, The Hampden Wilbraham SEPAC will work to:

• Promote a network of parents or children with special needs and provide the forum to share information
  
• Promote communication between special education parents/guardians, teachers, para-professionals, administrators, and local, State and national organizations, councils and groups
  
• Promote communication and programs within the community to encourage understanding, acceptance and inclusion
  
• Provide informational forums and training opportunities for parents, educators, students, professionals and paraprofessionals
  
• Collaborate with the Director of Student Services on operations and development of special education programs

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