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November Newsletter

Community Meetings & Events

Nov 15, 10-11:15am - Andover Rising Stars Basketball’s 2026-2027 season starts! Email here to learn more and to register.

Nov 25, Wed - Last day to complete Special Services’ ESY 2026 Feedback Form! If your child participated in ESY this past summer, please take a moment to fill out the form. Your feedback will help guide our Special Services Office in developing plans and programs for summer 2027.

SEPAC Meetings & Events

Meetings & Events
Partnering for Progress: How Parents Can Navigate the IEP Process and Support Their Child’s Success
Nov 10
Partnering for Progress: How Parents Can Navigate the IEP Process and Support Their Child’s Success

Be there when Lisa Paige, Esq., of Generations Law Group, leads a discussion on helping parents be informed and active participants in the IEP process, focus on meaningful progress, communicate effectively, and know when to ask for additional support.

At this meeting, we will also hear from Chrissy Conway, Special Ed Program Coordinator for Elementary Schools, and Amy Sullivan, Principal of Shawsheen Preschool, about their plans and initiatives for 2026-2027.

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Parent Coffee Chat
Nov 14
Parent Coffee Chat

Enjoy coffee and conversation with other parents in our SEPAC community. Let’s connect with, and support, each other!

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Simple Strategies for Improving Communication and Cooperation at Home
Jan 12
Simple Strategies for Improving Communication and Cooperation at Home

Join us in welcoming Cory Whelan, Ph.D., Co-Founder of Seasons Behavioral Services. Stay tuned for more details.

At this meeting, we will also be welcoming Kerrilyn McCarthy, Special Education Program Coordinator for High School, and Paula Westmacott, Vocational Coordinator and Transition Specialist, to talk about vocational and transition opportunities for students who learn differently.

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APS FY28 Budget
Feb 9
APS FY28 Budget

Don’t miss this special SEPAC meeting — with Keith Taverna, our Superintendent, and Michael Pfifferling, our Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations — on Andover’s budget, priorities, and key updates for 2027-2028.

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Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Feb 24
Basic Rights: Transition Planning

Mark your calendars for the Federation for Children with Special Needs’ (FCSN’s) overview of the transition planning process for students from ages 14 to 22. We will discuss the legal right to transition services, why transition planning is important, what it looks like in the IEP, and the roles of students and parents.

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The Mental Health IEP
Mar 9
The Mental Health IEP

Save your spot for when the Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL) returns to Andover, for an updated presentation on meeting the mental health needs of students at school. Learn about school-based evaluations related to mental health, accommodations and modifications for students with mental health needs, and more.

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Maximize the Impact of Your Child’s IEP
May 11
Maximize the Impact of Your Child’s IEP

Join us as Special Education Advocate, Michele LaCourt, M.Ed., shares practical strategies for making your child’s IEP a more meaningful and effective tool for success.

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View fullsize Reminder - register to join us for our meeting on Tuesday 11/10 featuring special guest Lisa Paige! Registration link in bio.
View fullsize November newsletter hot off the press! Lots on this horizon this month - notably our meeting on November 10 with special guest Lisa Paige, and our parent coffee chat on November 14!
View fullsize Does your kiddo have an interest in basketball? Check out this wonderful ✨free✨activity coming up!
View fullsize Join us for our next parent coffee chat! Hope to see you there ☕️
View fullsize Our next meeting is fast approaching! Join us for this conversation - registration link in bio!
View fullsize Every brain learns differently, and every learner deserves to feel seen, supported and celebrated. Happy World Dyslexia Day! ✨
View fullsize Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and individuality of every person living with cerebral palsy. May we continue to create a world where all are seen, included, supported and empowered to shine in their own way. 50 million people. 50 mill
View fullsize 💙💛 October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! 💛💙 This month, we celebrate the incredible individuals with Down syndrome in our schools and community. Awareness is important, but acceptance, inclusion and belonging are what truly make a difference
View fullsize Looking for something fun to do this month? Say less, we got you. Here’s your ✨sensory-friendly event lineup✨ for the weeks ahead! Save it. Share it. Something missing? Let us know so we can share! Happy October 🍂🍁
View fullsize 🧡 October is ADHD Awareness Month! 🧡 This month, we’re celebrating and supporting the many ways ADHD can manifest. ADHD is more than difficulty paying attention. It can affect executive functioning, organization, emotional regulation, impu
View fullsize This October, join us in enjoying Andover’s new Sensory Garden — and in celebrating individuals living with ADHD, CP, Down syndrome, dyslexia, and mental health conditions! See our October newsletter (link in bio) for more.
View fullsize And last, but certainly not least, meet Jenn Shepard, one of Andover SEPAC’s Outreach Directors! Born and raised in Andover, Jenn appreciates how family-friendly the community is. If her whole crew can’t participate in an activity, they
View fullsize Meet Kerri Winick, one of Andover SEPAC’s Outreach Directors! Having grown up in Andover, Kerri says there’s something really special about raising her own kids here and seeing the town through their eyes. She’s grateful for the p
View fullsize Next up - Karen Berrios, Andover SEPAC’s Outreach Director! Karen and her son have called Andover home since 2013. One of the things she loves most about our community is how her son’s peers and friends always make a point to stop and sa
View fullsize Meet Heather Laing, Andover SEPAC’s Treasurer! Heather loves Andover’s family-friendly atmosphere and welcoming community. With so many school-aged kids in town, she’s found people to be open, supportive, and always willing to help
View fullsize Say hello to Dulce Leveque, who serves alongside Juliana Bankover as Co-Chair of Andover SEPAC! Dulce loves Andover’s diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. And if she could have any superpower? Self-duplication! She’d create
View fullsize Meet Juliana (Julie) Bankover, Andover SEPAC’s Co-Chair! Julie knows how important shared experiences can be, especially for parents navigating a new diagnosis. Connecting with others who’ve been there can make those early days feel a l
View fullsize Upcoming event alert! Stop and smell the flowers with us before the seasons change 🍂🍁Come check out Andover’s new sensory garden - have a donut, sip some cider and try your hand at our scavenger hunt if it strikes your fancy!
View fullsize We are excited to again be participating in Andover Day! Do come by our booth and say hi. You’ll find us by the Main Stage / Old Town Hall on Park Street.
View fullsize Terrific news! Given the enthusiastic response to the Adaptive Learn-to-Skate Program, five additional spots have opened up! All are welcome, no matter where you live. First come, first served. Don’t miss out!