BillericaPac for Special Education

09/04/2026

Free webinar from the Arc of Massachusetts: REV UP the Disability Vote: Your Vote, Your Voice in the 2026 Election on September 17, 2026 @ Noon.

Join The Arc of Massachusetts Government Affairs Team and Brianna Zimmerman, Voting Rights Advocate at the Disability Law Center (DLC) and REV UP MA, for this informative webinar to help prepare you for the 2026 Statewide Election happening this November.

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Join The Arc of Massachusetts Government Affairs Team and Brianna Zimmerman, Voting Rights Advocate at the Disability Law Center (DLC) and REV UP MA, for this informative webinar to help prepare you for the 2026 Statewide Election happening this November. Topics we will cover include: - The rights o...

09/03/2026

The Billerica SEPAC has a brand new website! Check it out at billericasepac.org.

What can you do on our site? We’re so glad you asked 😊

• RSVP for Events (like our upcoming Coffee with the Special Ed Director or Know Your Rights Workshop)

• Find resources to help you better understand your rights under special ed-related laws and to navigate an IEP or 504 plan

• Explore advocacy resources

• Search the Glossary (what exactly do all those acronyms mean?!)

• Sign up for our email newsletter

• Reach out to learn about volunteer opportunities

Visit us today!

09/02/2026

Nashoba Valley Olympia is offering Adaptive Skating, a new Learn to Skate USA program designed to provide children and young adults with a wide range of disabilities access to the sport in a supportive and specialized environment. Class will take place on Sunday mornings in Rink 3, September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18 and 25, 9:30-10:15am.

Learn more: https://skatenashoba.com/pages/learntoskateclasses.adaptiveskating

08/31/2026

The Charles River Center has added a NEW Wings for Autism event to their schedule! Wings for Autism will be flying into Worcester, MA on Saturday, October 3, 2026, 8:00am - 11:00am.

Families get to experience:
• entering the airport
• the check-in process and checking bags
• security screening
• boarding a plane
• preparing for take-off
• exiting the plane

This is a FREE event but you must pre-register to participate. Learn more: https://www.charlesrivercenter.org/news-events/major-events/wings-for-autism/

08/27/2026

Beyond the Classroom – A new Education Program for families of children in Pre-K through Grade 5 from MDSC! Designed to bring families together throughout the school year, this program combines expert guidance, practical strategies, and a supportive community to help parents feel informed, confident, and empowered in their student’s education.

Learn more: https://mdsc.donordrive.com/beyondtheclassroom

08/25/2026

Free webinar on 8/27 @ 1:00pm from Galin Education: “Executive Functions for the High-Achieving Underperformers.”

Many bright and capable students struggle in school. They might miss deadlines, lose assignments, forget meeting times, or constantly be running behind. Many high-achieving students underperform in school because they have weak executive functioning skills—the mental processes that help us plan, prioritize, and follow through. In this webinar, Galin’s Director of Academic Coaching, Scott Lutostanski, will unpack why smart students sometimes struggle and how executive functioning challenges can get in the way of academic success.

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Many bright and capable students struggle in school. They might miss deadlines, lose assignments, forget meeting times, or constantly be running behind. Many high-achieving students underperform in school because they have weak executive functioning skills—the mental processes that help us plan, p...

08/24/2026

Free webinar from the Arc of Massachusetts - New ADU Incentives and In-Home Skill Building Program on August 26, 2026 @ Noon.

Learn about the newly launched ADU Incentive Program from the Massachusetts Housing Partnership, an organization dedicated to expanding affordable housing statewide. You will also learn about a new program to support adults at home for increased independence. Attend this webinar and get the scoop about two initiatives that are opening new doors for families seeking housing options and/or additional in-home, skill-building support for their loved one with a disability.

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Join us for a special webinar about new resources for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and a new in-home skill-building support program. Learn about the newly launched ADU Incentive Program from the Massachusetts Housing Partnership, an organization dedicated to expanding affordable housing statewide...

08/21/2026

The new school year is almost here! Don’t miss Billerica SEPAC’s next event on Sunday, 9/13 @ 10am for coffee with Dr. Bob Bergeron, Billerica’s Special Education Director. We hope you can join us!

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/4488094031457046

08/18/2026

Apply for Fully Funded Special Education Training! Thanks to scholarships provided by Comcast, The Arc@School is offering free access to their Special Education Advocacy Curriculum, an online, self-paced training available in both English and Spanish. The training is perfect for parents, educators, or professionals who support students with disabilities. Scholarship slots are limited and will be filled on a rolling basis.

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08/14/2026

Free webinar from the Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL) – What to Know, What to Expect: Juvenile Justice 102 on 8/26 @ 6pm. If your child is entering, or has recently entered, the juvenile justice system, this training is for you. Learn how to work with the Department of Youth Services (DYS), what to expect in court and from the commitment process, and how to support your youth returning home.
Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ffcvqam/lp/dfe33277-de7f-4871-accf-128f4c3818c4