Stoughton Special Education Parent Council Announces Election Results

The following is a press release from SSEPAC:

The Stoughton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SSEPAC) elections were recently held, and the following elected members took office:

• President: Pat MacNeil

• Vice-President: Erdem Ural

• Secretary: Carolyn Campbell

• Treasurer: John D’Addieco

SSEPAC is an acronym for Stoughton Special Education Parent Advisory Group. Massachusetts Law enables SSEPAC as an advisory council to the Stoughton School Committee, and gives it a crucial responsibility for the quality of the Special Education services in Stoughton. Additional information on the role and operation of PACs can be found at: www.doe.mass.edu/sped/pac/guidelines.pdf

SSEPAC advises the School Committee on matters pertaining to the education and safety of students with disabilities and meets regularly with school officials to participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of the Stoughton School Committee's special education programs. In return, Stoughton School Committee assists SSEPAC in maintaining its operation and activities without charge.

SSEPAC also organizes free monthly seminars or workshops discussing various aspects of special education. The next SSEPAC meeting will start at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Parent Wellness Room at the Jones School, 137 Walnut Street, Stoughton. Ms. Leslie Hughes from Massachusetts Advocates for Children will conduct a workshop entitled "Massachusetts Anti-bullying Law: IEP and School wide Strategies to Prevent Bullying of Students with Disabilities."

SSEPAC membership is free and open to all parents of children with disabilities and other interested parties. Everyone is cordially invited to participate in the meetings. Additional information about SSEPAC or workshops may be obtained from ssepac@yahoo.com, or 891-344-9126.