Wellesley SEPAC plays an important advisory role for Wellesley Public Schools (WPS) on matters related to special education. SEPAC officers meet regularly with district administrators and participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of special education programs.
Our membership meetings and events are open to all—including parents and caregivers of students who:
After the formal meeting concludes, we invite you to stay and meet other parents and caregivers who can help answer questions and share experiences. We offer a mix of daytime and evening, in‑person and virtual meetings.
We hope you can join us!
Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
Time: 7:30-9:00 pm
Location: Private residence (in Wellesley) - address will be emailed to registered guests in advance.
Registration: Space is limited, so registration is required. Priority will be given to current and recent SEPAC volunteers.
Description:
General SEPAC membership meeting with updates from SEPAC leadership and time for questions and discussion. Light refreshments will be served. We will also discuss nominations for next year's SEPAC executive board.
Save the date
Friday, May 15 at 9 am - SEPAC Membership Meeting. We anticipate that WPS Student Services Office will review the Skills and Language-Based Program Evaluations.
We will post additional 2025–2026 meetings as they are scheduled. Please check back or subscribe to our newsletter for updates.
Monday, March 16, 2026 · 9:00–10:30 am · Hunnewell Innovation Lab
SEPAC Membership Meeting and Understanding the IEP Process led by WPS Student Services Office. Slides are available on the resources page.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 · 7:00–8:00 pm · via Google Meets
SEPAC-led parent/caregiver discussion to review context and help families prepare feedback and questions for Superintendent's March 3 meeting.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 · 7:00–8:30 pm · via Google Meets
Executive Functioning: Fostering Age-Appropriate Independence by Empowering Children's Capabilities led by Newton Neuropsychology Group.
Monday, January 26, 2026 · 7:00–8:00 pm · via Zoom
SEPAC Membership Meeting – virtual meeting with SEPAC updates and open discussion.
Friday, January 9, 2026 · 9:30–11:00 am · Launch at Regis College
Specialized Programs in WPS: TLC and Launch – Co‑hosted with the WPS Student Services Office. Overview of the Therapeutic Learning Center (TLC, K–8) and Launch (post‑secondary) programs.
Friday, December 5, 2025 · 9:00 am · Hardy Innovation Lab (through the library)
SEPAC Coffee & Conversation with Student Services.
Monday, October 27, 2025 · 7:30 pm · in person (registration required)
Evening SEPAC membership meeting. Space was limited; advance registration required.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 · 10:00–11:00 am · via Zoom
SEPAC Membership Meeting – virtual.
Monday, September 15, 2025 · 5:30–7:30 pm · Hardy Innovation Lab
Annual Basic Rights Presentation: Understanding the IEP – with educational advocate Lucy Verhave, co‑hosted by Wellesley SEPAC and WPS.
Friday, September 5, 2025 · 9:00–10:00 am · WPS Central Office (40 Kingsbury St, enter from D’Auria Dr)
Meet the SEPAC Leadership and WPS Student Services Team – Coffee & Conversation led by Interim Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Dr. Midge Connolly.
Recording policy
WPS policy prohibits:
during meetings without consent. Please respect the privacy of students, families, and staff.
Accessibility and accommodations
WPS and Wellesley SEPAC are committed to providing an environment that is accessible and inclusive for individuals with disabilities. If you need a disability‑related accommodation or interpretation services for any SEPAC meeting or event, please email info@wellesleysepac.org as early as possible so we can assist you.