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SEPAC
Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)
We are a group of parents advising and consulting with district administrators on special education programming for Abington, working with James Robbins, Director of Student Services. If you are a parent of a student with special education needs or know someone who is, please know we are here to support you!
2024-2025 Meeting Dates
October 8, 2024 (see agenda below)
January 14, 2025
March 11, 2025
April 8, 2025
May 13, 2025
All meetings are held at 6:30 pm in the Abington Middle/High School Library
201 Gliniewicz Way, Abington MA
SEPAC Board Members:
Chairperson, Vicki Graham
Vice Chairperson, April Palmquist
Treasurer, Donna Peavey
Contact us: apssepac@gmail.com
APS Special Education Contacts
Director of Student Services, Abington Public Schools
James Robbins jamesrobbins@abingtonps.org (781) 982-2175
Out-of-District Coordinator & Early Education Program (Pre-School, Pre-K)
Annie Robinson annierobinson@abingtonps.org (781) 982-2195
Beaver Brook Elementary School (Grades K-2) & Woodsdale Elementary School (Grades 3-4)
Nicholas Rodriques nicholasrodriques@abingtonps.org (781) 982-2185
Abington Middle School (Grades 5-8)
Robert Kippenhan robertkippenhan@abingtonps.org (781) 982-2170
Abington High School (Grades 9-12)
Victoria McSweeney victoriasweeney@abingtonps.org (781) 982-2160
Resource Links & Information
SEPAC By-Laws and Information
A Parent's Guide to Special Education
District Links
Special Olympics - Local Chapter
Thank you to all who attended the SEPAC meeting on May 14, 2024. Follow-up information is listed below:
Special Education Parent
Advisory Committee Meeting
Special Education Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
Please join us for our first SEPAC meeting of the year on
October 8th at 6:30 pm in the AMS/AHS library.
What is SEPAC?
We are a group of parents advising and consulting with district administrators on special education programming for Abington, working with James Robbins, Director of Student Services. If you are a parent of a student with special education needs or know someone who is, please know we are here to support you!
SEPAC Board Members:
Chairperson, Vicki Graham
Vice Chairperson, April Palmquist
Treasurer, Donna Peavey
Contact us: apssepac@gmail.com
Agenda:
Introduction and Welcome
District-Wide Special Education Department Updates
SEPAC Updates
Questions
At this meeting, you will also have an opportunity to connect with other parents, give feedback to Special Education Administration, and learn about resources available in our community.
Please join us:
October 8th
6:30 PM
Abington Middle/High School Library