Buy Labels, Support SEPAC!

Get those back to school and sports labels you need and support the Wayland SEPAC at the same time! Just click on “support a fundraiser” on the Mabel’s Labels website and enter our code: Wayland SEPAC and 20% of your order will go back to SEPAC to help cover parent education events and operational costs. Thank you!

Upcoming SEPAC Meeting

*Due to scheduling challenges the December SEPAC meeting will take place on November 30*

November 30th at 7pm

School Committee Room at Town Building, or Zoom

SEPAC Co-chairs will present results from the SEPAC annual survey and recommendations made to the district at the October 18th School Committee Meeting. 

 

 

New Facebook page

Please follow our new Facebook page for SEPAC updates and information.

Wayland SEPAC Statement Regarding Racist Graffiti at WHS

The Wayland SEPAC condemns the racist graffiti found at Wayland High School this morning. We acknowledge the hurt, anger, sadness, and fear this act of hate will have on our Superintendent, Dr. Omar Easy, as well as the students, staff and families of color in our school district.

The Wayland SEPAC stands in solidarity with all who condemn racism and work for racial justice and is committed to celebrating the rich diversity of our school community.

 
 SEPAC Board Members & Liaisons 
Board Members 2023-2024
 
Co-Chair
Katy Andrus
Courtney Conery
 
Vice Chair
Marni Canterbury
 
Secretary
Carrie Lapp
 
Treasurer
Gayle Gledhill
 
Liaison/Outreach Member-at-Large
Katie Riffle
 
Events/Planning Member-at-Large
Michelle Galicia
 
Community Resources Member-at-Large
Julie Kannel
 
Technology Member-at-Large
Kate Hollis
 
School Liaisons
The Children’s Way- Parisa Behnamfar
Claypit Hill- Stephanie Miller & Cathrine Kiernam
Happy Hollow- Wendi Bock
Loker- Robyn Padden & Allyson Peller
Middle School- Michelle Donahue
High School- Orla Daunt & Katie Cavallo
Out of District- Brook Amato
 
We are currently seeking a METCO program Liaison or Liaison(s). Please contact us at waylandsepac@gmail.com, if you’re interested!
 
All voting members – parents/guardians of children on a 504 or IEP who attend school through the WPS District – may vote. 
 

Special Education Regulations & Guidelines

What's New:

SEPAC Speaker Series

Autism Spectrum Disorders and Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices

Wednesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom

This workshop, led by Elise Wulff from Aspire MGH, will provide an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders through the lens of Neurodiversity: key diagnostic features, the levels of autism, common strengths and areas for support, and how to promote a healthy strengths-based self-image. Specific recommendations will include an overview of the NEW IEP form, how parents can organize their expertise on their child to most effectively participate as a team member, tools to promote collaboration and communication with the school, and concrete strategies to help your child identify and hold on to their unique strengths.

Speaker Series: Sarah Ward, Practical Strategies to Boost Executive Functioning Skills

Tuesday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m. YOU MUST REGISTER HERE to attend this virtual event!

The Wayland SEPAC is thrilled to invite Wayland parents to this virtual event, in conjunction with the Canton SEPAC, and thanks to the generous support of the Wayland PTO. Sarah is an internationally recognized expert on executive function skills and regularly presents seminars and workshops on the programs and strategies she has developed. Don’t miss this fantastic event!

This private group is separate from the official Wayland SEPAC Facebook page.

Parent groups

SEPAC Parent Groups 📣

Parent Support Groups: Looking to connect with other parents trying to navigate the same challenges you’re facing with your kiddo? Share resources, encouragement and know you’re not alone. Join one of our parent support groups!

These groups are for parents/guardians of children in Wayland. 

Families who live in Wayland, but whose children are currently enrolled out of district/not in the Wayland Public Schools, are most welcome to attend. Please join our parent support groups and spread the word!

See our events page for the full meeting schedule.

If you are interested in starting a group or being part of one, please email us at waylandsepac@gmail.com.

As always, please feel free to pass on the parent group and events info to families you may know!
 
PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION TO WAYLAND SEPAC We have finally worked out the details and we have a tax deductible gift account through Wayland. We have been operating on a shoe-string budget to get started but we have hopes of expanding to add programs and events that will help our parents and guardians of children on IEPs and 504s to be better equipped to help their children. We are only able to accept checks for now, payments can be made to "SEPAC Gift Account - WPS" and sent to: SEPAC / Attn.: Colleen Morneweck, Co-Chair 17 Knollwood Lane Wayland, MA 01778 No child comes with a handbook, and some need more than others. Your support makes the work of the Wayland SEPAC possible. Your support is greatly appreciated!

PLEASE CONSIDER A DONATION TO WAYLAND SEPAC

Make a tax deductible gift to Wayland SEPAC. Donations have allowed us to expand/add programs and events that will help our parents and guardians of children on IEPs and 504s to be better equipped to help their children.
We are only able to accept checks for now, payments can be made to “Wayland SEPAC”
and sent to:

Wayland SEPAC  P.O. Box 408 Wayland, MA 01778

No child comes with a handbook, and some need more than others. Your support makes the work of the Wayland SEPAC possible.
Your support is greatly appreciated!