These minutes document the Newton SEPAC Open Board Meeting held virtually on December 16, 2025. Key discussions focused on district math pathway changes in middle and high school, efforts to standardize math curriculum and strengthen MTSS supports, concerns regarding assessment methods and equitable student placement, and transition planning between elementary, middle, and high school for…

 Abstract: These minutes document the Newton SEPAC Open Board Meeting held virtually on November 12, 2025. Key discussions included updates from SEPAC board members and liaisons, information-sharing related to recent SEPAC and NPS events, ongoing liaison coordination across schools, community engagement and feedback, and planning for upcoming SEPAC programming. Open comments reflected parent experiences, feedback…

Abstract: These minutes document the Newton SEPAC Open Board Meeting held virtually on October 14, 2025. Key discussions included updates from SEPAC board members and school liaisons, federal changes to IEP documentation timelines, liaison coordination across schools, accessibility and inclusion initiatives, district special education program guidance, and planning for upcoming SEPAC events, including the Meet…

Abstract: These minutes document the Newton SEPAC Open Board Meeting held virtually on September 16, 2025. Key discussions included challenges with ParentSquare, SEPAC communication strategies, upcoming candidate events, and concerns regarding IEP language and special education inclusion. Action items were assigned to address these issues and improve communication and support for families. Date: September 16,…