Since 1986, Massachusetts special education law (Chapter 71B of the Mass. General Laws) requires all public school districts to maintain a Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). The SEPAC is comprised of parents and guardians of children who receive special education services from Hingham Public Schools (HPS).
All parents and/or guardians of children receiving special education services through Hingham Public Schools are eligible voting members of Hingham SEPAC. This includes parents and/or guardians of children on IEPs and 504 plans.
Who should be involved?
Parents and/or guardians of children who:
Why get involved?
All parents and/or guardians of children receiving special education services through Hingham Public Schools are eligible voting members of Hingham SEPAC. This includes parents and/or guardians of children on IEPs and 504 plans.
Who should be involved?
Parents and/or guardians of children who:
- Receive special education services.
- Think their child may have learning difficulties or differences, behavioral or attention issues, physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
- Are just learning about the special education process .
- Currently receive "Early Intervention" services an who will be transitioning to the school system when their child turns 3 years old.
- Would like a support group who understand their issues and concerns.
Why get involved?
- Access to parent meetings and educational workshops.
- Learn how to have input into programs that could affect your child.
- Network with parents who have "been there" – get tips, advice, and feedback.
- Learn to become a more effective advocate for your child as you work through the special education process.
