2017-2018 Events

The Natick SEPAC schedule is updated as new events, workshops and speakers are confirmed.

Natick SEPAC Meeting:  Meet SEPAC School Liaisons

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 2017,  7pm  Natick Town Hall
Please join Natick SEPAC for our first meeting of the school year.   We will discuss the upcoming 2017-2018 SEPAC school year, discuss volunteer opportunities and welcome all SEPAC school liaisons with a review of their roles in our schools.


Strategies for reducing academic stress and strengthening executive function skills at home
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 2017, 7pm
Natick High School (Lecture Hall – 2nd floor)

Please join Dan Levine and Melissa Wilson of Engaging Minds who will present strategies for reducing academic stress and strengthening executive function skills at home. In this workshop parents will learn:
  • Strategies to help your child get “unstuck” when he/she has trouble initiating tasks
  • Organizational strategies to help your child keep track of his/her belongings and schoolwork
  • Strategies to promote flexible thinking, enhance working memory, and sustain attention
  • Self-monitoring strategies to help your child set goals, stay on track, and follow-through

Basic Rights Training
TBD:    February 2018, 7 - 9 pm Natick High School (Lecture Hall - 2nd floor)
A speaker from the Federation for Children with Special Needs helps parents navigate the process to request support services and understand the laws/guidelines surrounding special education. This meeting is highly recommended for parents just starting the special education process or parents that have a child on an IEP but have never attended a Basic Rights workshop before.
2017 Student Services Coffee and Conversations

 All parents are invited to join Tim Luff, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, and his staff for coffee and conversation.  This is an opportunity for parents to meet in a relaxed setting to learn more about Student Services, to share information, ideas, and to make suggestions.  The staff will be able to share information about happenings in the district as well as goals for the year.  Please note:  Parents with concerns specific to their own student(s) are encouraged to contact their teachers or school staff for more personal discussions.

Date                     8:15-9 AM at the following schools:

Nov 18                Kennedy Middle School

Dec 16                 Ben-Hem (cancelled)

Jan 20                Natick High School

Feb 17                 Brown

Mar 17                Wilson Middle School

Apr 28                Johnson

May 26               Lilja

June 9                 Memorial