CONCORD & CONCORD-CARLISLE SEPAC

The Concord & Concord-Carlisle SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) is a volunteer group of parents that advises the Concord Public and Concord-Carlisle RSD school committee(s) and administration on matters pertaining to the education and safety of children with disabilities.

The Concord SEPAC also serves to support parents and caregivers throughout their journey in our schools. Through social events, as well as informative presentations, we connect and educate parents, caregivers, and the community.

Membership is free and open to parents/caregivers of students with a disability, students on an IEP or 504 plan, teachers, administrators, and interested residents of Concord and Carlisle.

We welcome new members and love working together to support students and families. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about SEPAC or about special education. No question is too big or too small! We are happy to answer all of your questions. You can email us at concordsepac@gmail.com.

Events:

Join us 11/29 at the SEPAC coffee for casual for conversation. 9am@Saltbox Kitchen.

SEPAC Summer Camp Info Night

Come learn from camp directors how their camp can support your child.

DECEMBER 1, 6-7:30

@THE CONCORD MAIN LIBRARY – 129 MAIN ST

CAMPS ATTENDING:

-CONCORD REC

-THE UMBRELLA ARTS CAMP

-GOOD PICKIN’ FARM

-DRUMLIN FARM

-FUSE

-TIMBERNOOK

-ASPIRE

SEPAC DECEMBER COFFEE CHAT

Join us 12/18 at the SEPAC coffee for casual for conversation. 9am@Saltbox Kitchen.

Bullying: What Parents Need to Know

October 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Please join us for a workshop with the FCSN addressing what bullying is, the school’s legal obligation to prevent and address bullying, some strategies and tools for dealing with bullying, and how to address bullying in the IEP.  Registration: https://fcsn.org/event/bullying-10-6-25/

Parents as Partners

  • October 9th 5:30 pm / On Zoom: ID 92869081583
  • Please join us for a dialogue with the Concord Public Schools and Concord Carlisle Regional School District Superintendent, Dr. Laurie Hunter, Director of Student Services, Angel Charles, and her administrative team to talk about how parents and guardians can engage and “partner” with their student’s team and the administration in the new school year to support their student’s success.

SEPAC Coffee Chat
Please join us October 22nd-Saltbox Kitchen @9am.

Please join us for a casual conversation. Get to know other parents and caregivers with students who also have learning differences. SEPAC board members will also be available to answer questions and chat. We will discuss the bullying workshop as well.

Parents as Partners:

WELCOME BACK COFFEE – Kick-Off the New School Year!

  • SEPAC Welcome Back Coffee – September 19th, 9:00am @Rideout Park (61 Lawsbrook Rd Concord MA). Please join us for coffee and conversation, get to know other parents and caregivers with students who also have learning differences.

SEPAC Playdate – Please Join Us!

  • SEPAC Playdate – September 20th @Rideout Park (61 Lawsbrook Rd Concord MA). Join us for age specific playdates to get to know other parents and caregivers and make new connections.

OFFICE HOURS

  • Office hours are an opportunity to talk in person to help answer any special education questions and get parent to parent support.
  • Office hours are held at the Concord Main Library in the cafe area every second Tuesday of the month from 11am-12:30pm. Upcoming office hours are on September 9th, October 14th, and November 11th. If those dates don’t fit your schedule please reach out directly to make an appointment.

BOARD MEETING

  • SEPAC holds monthly board meetings that are open to the public. Our first monthly Board meeting will take place on Monday, September 29, 2025 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Zoom. Link to be distributed in advance.
  • SEPAC is planning several key events and presentations this year. Be sure to check back here or follow Concord-Carlisle SEPAC on Facebook, Instagram or X for the latest updates.

EDUCATIONAL SERIES

Literacy Liberates (Past Event)

Recording:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsghP2_yjiI

SEPAC AWARDS

  • Is there a teacher, tutor, counselor, aide, administrator or any other school staff member who has made a difference for your child this year? Our SEPAC Appreciation Awards offer families the opportunity to reflect on the school year and to recognize staff members in our districts who have made exceptional efforts to support our students.
  • The Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle Regional School District Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) invites families from Concord, Carlisle and Boston with a child on an IEP or 504 Plan to honor a special person (or persons) with a SEPAC Appreciation Award each year!

DISTRICT OUTREACH

  • From time to time the district offers programming for parents. For example, Student Services Director Angel Charles and our Special Education Coordinators provided an overview of the New IEP form and discussed what you can expect as we begin to adopt the new form next year.

BASIC RIGHTS

  • Federation for Children with Special Needs and other collaborators to our SEPAC offer workshops like the below one to help you understand your rights under the law.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS

  • We hope to foster an inclusive culture in our schools & communities, and advise our districts on issues that affect the education of our children. How can we be a better resource?  Help build our community?  
  • Please reach out and share your thoughts. contact us at concordsepac@gmail.com