Halloween Bash scheduled by Franklin SEPAC at the Children’s Museum October 29

So excited for this one!!

Franklin Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC) is hosting a Halloween Bash at the Children’s Museum of Franklin October 29! 

Pizza, trick-or-treating, games, pumpkin decorating, a dance party, and lots of Halloween fun. 

Space is limited, so make sure to RSVP! 

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/zXdKtiiwkJEbDhW5A

Hope to see lots of Franklin families there! 

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Save the date: Franklin SEPAC Meet & Greet scheduled for October 22

Save the Date — October 22!

Join Franklin SEPAC for a Meet & Greet and an opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect with members of Franklin’s Student Services administration and one another.

Come say hello, ask questions, make connections, and enjoy some light refreshments. 💙

📍 Franklin High School — Media Room
🗓 October 22
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM

We hope to see you there!

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Franklin SEPAC has a new home on the Internet

via Franklin SEPAC:  "Franklin SEPAC is the Special Education Parent Advisory Council for the Franklin Public Schools. We are a volunteer group of parents, caregivers, educators, and community members who work together to support students with disabilities and their families."

"WE HAVE A NEW HOME! 

Franklin SEPAC has a new home on the Internet

We’re so excited to officially launch the new Franklin SEPAC website!   https://franklinsepac.com/

We created this space to make it easier for Franklin families to connect, find resources, stay informed, and get involved.

And we’re just getting started — more resources, events, and ways to connect are coming soon. 

Come take a look around! - https://franklinsepac.com/

Stronger together."

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Franklin SEPAC shares "Wings for Autism event at Worcester Regional Airport (October 3, 2026)"

"A great program!

(This is not a Franklin SEPAC sponsored event)"

Registration required -

https://www.charlesrivercenter.org/news-events/major-events/wings-for-autism/

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Franklin SEPAC schedules "Popsicles on the Playground" September 11

We’re so excited for this! 💕 

Come join Franklin SEPAC* for a relaxed afternoon of popsicles, play, and connection! This is a chance for our families to meet one another, let the kids have some fun, and start building our SEPAC community. Siblings are absolutely welcome!

🍦 Friday, September 11 at 3:30 PM

📍 Nason Street Playground

We’d love to see you there! 

Please RSVP so we know you’re coming. RSVP here:

https://partiful.com/e/yUZrYm20OCRjVZMaMpRC?c=-3gLwvg_

Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC)*

Franklin SEPAC hosts "Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility Workshop" Dec 5 (virtual, registration req'd)

The Franklin Special Ed Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC) will hold the annual Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility Workshop via Zoom on December 5, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

This workshop provides an introduction to the complex special education laws and procedures.

Please register for the workshop using this link: https://fcsn.org/event/franklin-evaluation-and-eligibility/

If you have any questions, you can contact Franklin SEPAC at franklinsepac@gmail.com.

Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility December 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Host: Franklin Public Schools This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. We will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you receive a proposed IEP. You will also learn what to do if the student is not eligible and parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link to join. All handouts will be sent to attendees from our workshop coordinator, Kristin LaRose, within 24 hours of the presentation.

https://fcsn.org/event/franklin-evaluation-and-eligibility/

Franklin SEPAC hosts "Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility Workshop"  Dec 5

Workshop on Strategies for Preventing & Managing Challenging Behaviors in Young Children - Jan 11

"Reminder! 

SEPAC's Workshop on Strategies for Preventing & Managing Challenging Behaviors in Young Children with Dr. Miranda Milana is Thursday, 1/11, at 7PM! 

Click here to Register: https://t.co/AsfvGbcMEq"

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Workshop on Strategies for Preventing & Managing Challenging Behaviors in Young Children - Jan 11

Franklin & Medway SEPACs announce 2 workshops

Happy New Year!

We are excited to announce 2 upcoming workshops.

These are free and open to all extended community members. Your child does not have to be receiving Special Education for you to attend.

• Managing Behavior Challenges

Strategies for Preventing & Managing Challenging Behaviors in Young Children = Jan 11, 2024 at 7 PM

• Neuropsychological Evaluations 101

What is a Neuropsychological Evaluation & What Can I Expect from it? = February 8, 2024 at 7 PM

Register here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-vnN5mTP3X--bOVw2ITOxWP-p9rhI_9A/view

Franklin & Medway SEPACs announce 2 workshops

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Reminder: Workshop on Mental Health & Suicide Awareness and Prevention - Dec 5

(Tuesday) Open to the community

"Franklin SEPAC & SAFE Coalition Present A Workshop for Parents and Caregivers of Teens and Tweens on Mental Health & Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Register here:

https://forms.gle/wuMmwjzQK5ik7q9L8"

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Reminder: Workshop on Mental Health & Suicide Awareness and Prevention - Dec 5

Workshop for parents and caregivers of teens and tweens on Mental Health, Suicide Awareness & Prevention - Dec 5

Franklin SEPAC & SAFE Coalition present a workshop for parents and caregivers of teens and tweens on Mental Health, Suicide Awareness and Prevention.

Learn from a SAFE Coalition Social Worker about:

• How to speak with your children about mental health

• Social media and bullying

• Tools, resources, and information about suicide awareness and drug use

This is an in-person event.  

Register here: https://forms.gle/wuMmwjzQK5ik7q9L8… Please note: this is open to all community members - your child does not need to be receiving special education for you to participate.

When: December 5, 2023  from 6:30 PM - 8 PM

Where: Town Hall/Central Office

355 E. Central St, Franklin, MA   3rd Floor Training Room

www.safecoalition.org

www.franklinsepac.org

 

Workshop for parents and caregivers of teens and tweens on Mental Health, Suicide Awareness & Prevention - Dec 5

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SEPAC amazing raffle calendar for October 2023

Via Franklin Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC): 

"Just a quick reminder, we have an amazing raffle coming up, $10 per ticket for 32 chances to win, and you can purchase it online from the link in the first comment, or by going to our webpage, www.franklinsepac.org.

Seriously, who doesn't want a personal visit with police pup Ben Franklin, or a couple of tickets to Santa's Village, or a signed Red Sox baseball...I could go on but there are too many to list!"

Or go directly to the calendar fund raising page -> https://givebutter.com/vjwvaG

 

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SEPAC amazing raffle calendar for October 2023

Franklin SEPAC announces their 2023 Fall Fundraiser

We are so excited to announce our 2023 Fall Fundraiser, a calendar raffle with more that $4,800 in prizes, including signed memorabilia from the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots !!!  

Tickets are $10 for 32 chances to win!

VISIT OUR SITE TO LEARN MORE AND BUY TICKETS: http://www.franklinsepac.org/

Please share this post and help us get the word out!

Sending a huge, enormous, gigantic shout out to all of our supporters, but particularly to our local sponsors, including:

Hillside Nurseries & Florist

Franklin Nutrition

Franklin School for the Performing Arts

The Drummers' Studio

Enchanted Memories Travel

Terrazza Franklin

3 Restaurant

Franklin Recreation Department

Pretty Is Pink

Happy Tails Doggy Daycare, Inc.

Franklin Police Department

Next9Up

An Unlikely Story

Delux Tux, Walpole MA

Hockomock YMCA

Franklin Glass Company Inc.

Bea M Photography

1057 WROR

Rubber Chicken Comics

Roller Kingdom Hudson MA

Beef Barn Bellingham

The Adirondack Club

Pinz Entertainment

Rod at I Have Coins & Collectibles

Dedham Bike

Mark DeBaggis Guitar Lessons

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Franklin SEPAC announces their 2023 Fall Fundraiser

SEPAC Workshop: MA Anti-Bullying Law - IEP and Schoolwide Strategies to Prevent Bullying of Students - May 11, 2023

This workshop will address the significant changes in special education practice that are a result of the state’s anti- bullying prevention law, focusing on both school-wide efforts to create safe and supportive school environments for students with disabilities and statutory provisions that require IEP Teams to address bullying of students with disabilities.

Date :  Thursday, May 11th

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Virtual (on Zoom)

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/r6DfvvFEetLQBM6C9

More about Franklin SEPAC visit their page -> http://www.franklinsepac.org/ 

SEPAC Workshop: MA Anti-Bullying Law - IEP and Schoolwide Strategies to Prevent Bullying of Students - May 11, 2023