SEPAC Application 2025-26

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The Bernards Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to guide our work for the 2025-2026 School Year.

What is the Special Education Parent Advisory Council?
Bernards SEPAC is a parent-led, state-mandated group focused on policies, practices and programs affecting the education, health and safety of children receiving services under an IEP or 504 plan from Bernards Township. The SEPAC Executive Board works closely with BTSD administrators and BOE to share feedback, identify trends and collaborate on improving the Special Education experience for all families.

Unsure of how you'd like to get involved?
Whether you are passionate about making a difference for special education students as a whole or specifically at your child's school, there is a position for you on the Bernards Special Education Parent Advisory Council.

What is the role of SEPAC Executive Board Members?
Bernards SEPAC Executive Board Members work on projects to enhance communication and collaboration within the district, provide additional parent training opportunities, and increase school-wide understanding and inclusion of our students in all areas of school life. SEPAC Executive Board Members work collaboratively with Special Services Supervisors, District Administration, and BOE members focusing on policies, practices and programs affecting the education, health and safety of children receiving services under an IEP or 504 plan from Bernards Township.

What is the role of SEPAC School Liaisons?
SEPAC school liaisons act as essential contacts and resources for special education families at their school. They identify concerns and communicate them to the Executive Board, attend regular SEPAC meetings, and provide updates on special education issues. In addition, they support the school's PTO by attending board meetings and fostering collaboration.

Join SEPAC, where your voice matters, and every child’s success is our mission!

Applications are due by June 6, 2025
Questions? Please e-mail BernardsSEPAC@gmail.com.

Email *

First and Last Name *

Phone Number *

I am interested in volunteering as: *

A SEPAC Executive Board Member

A SEPAC School Liaison

Either

Not Sure, I Need More Information

Required

Which school does your child attend? *

Ridge HS

WAMS

Cedar Hill

Liberty Corner

Oak Street

Mt Prospect

Out of District Placement

Required

Which placements apply to your child/children? (We aim to have a diverse representation of special education placements)
*

BRIDGES

Comprehensive Behavior Analytic Program (CBAP)

General Education/504

In Class Support/Resource (ICS/ICR)

Learning or Language Disabilities (LLD)

Multiple Disabilities (MD)

Out of District Placement

PALS Preschool Program

Resource Room (RR)

Vocational Program

Other

Required

The Bernards SEPAC does not exist to advocate on the behalf of single families or children, but rather to provide input to the district on systemic issues that widely impact children with IEPs and 504s within its school district.

Do you acknowledge that, if chosen to serve, you will not use the SEPAC to raise special education concerns that are solely personal in nature?

Yes

Have you previously volunteered for SEPAC?
*

Yes, as an Executive Board Member

Yes, as a School Liaison (formerly called PEC or SEPAC Representative)

Required

Previous Experience:

I have experience working or volunteering in a school district.

I have experience participating in the development of IEPs and 504 plans.

I can analyze and interpret data across the district to identify trends.

I am familiar with district and state special education policies and procedures

I have professional experience that will make me suitable to be a SEPAC rep.

Other:

If you checked any of the boxes above, please briefly elaborate.

Which areas of our advocacy interest you? *

Communication (eg. taking meeting minutes, social media creation; helping the district more effectively communicate)

Parent Education (eg. finding and booking speakers, coordinating Open SEPAC meetings, helping parents navigate Special Services)

Inclusion (eg. identifying opportunities for more inclusive classrooms, more accessible infrastructure, increasing disability awareness/compassion)

Student Support (eg. advocating for curriculum and policies to support neurodiverse learners in the classroom)

Policy (eg. working with SPAN & other SEPACs to develop best practices; keeping up-to-date on state and federal laws as well as district policy)

Out of District representation

Vocational Path (18+, work-based-learning)

Post-Secondary focus (increasing information on college, transition & gap-year programs for neurodiverse students)

Required

Please share why you are interested in joining SEPAC:
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