H.N.J.S.E.P.A.C
Hawthorne NJ Special Education Parent Advisory Council
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Email Us: hawthorne.nj.sepac@gmail.com
HNJ SEPAC Meeting
February 24, 2015 (7PM)
The SEPAC meetings will be held every 4th Tuesday of the Month.
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Locations:
Louis Bay 2nd Public Library (Room C)
Our aim is to identify, address and advise on unmet needs and matters that pertain to the education, health and safety of children with special needs. We are committed to providing relevant information regarding special education and related services.
Hawthorne Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is an all volunteer Parents/guardians of children with special needs.
About Us
Who should Attend SEPAC Meetings?
Anyone with a child in the school district (both in and out of district placement) with different learning needs; be they physcial, emotional or behavioral.
Anyone with a child eligible for or currently recieving services under an IEP or 504 plan.
Anyone with an interest in advocating for children with special needs and helping us achieve our goals.
The Board 2014-2015
Co-Presidents:
Dr. Alnetta Hooper
Liz Elwood
Co-Vice Presidents:
Johanna Burke
Jannet Torres
Secretary:
Laura Zacharyczuk
School Liaisons:
* Jefferson Pre-School at Lafayette
Raquel Valdes Korn
Liz Elwood
* Jefferson Elementary School
Jannet Torres
Dr. Alnetta Hooper
* Roosevelt Elementary School
Julia Delellis
Mariana Renna
* Washington Elementary School
Laura Zacharyczuk
* Lincoln Middle School
Raisa Rodriguez
Jannet Torres
* High School
JoAnn Alkes
* Out of District
Liz Utvik
Johanna Burke
* Special Education Department
Johanna Burke
Our Purpose
Hawthorne SEPAC is charged under the NJ special education code to advise the Board Of Education on special education programs and services within the district.
To promote communication between Hawthorne SEPAC with local, State and National organizations, committees and groups that support children needs and their families.
To provide direct input to the BOE, district and school adminstrations on the policies and programs that impact services and supports for children with special needs and thie families.
To include and increase the involvement of families of children with special needs in making recommendations on special education policy.
To promote the inclusion of children with special needs, when appropiate and advocate for the necessary supposrts within their schools and the community of Hawthorne.
To strive to achieve mutual respect, understanding, support, safety and appropriate education for children with special needs while addressing possible overlapping concertns of special education and general education families.
To facilitate a network of support between parents/guardians of children with special needs and professionals to address emotional, social and educational concerns through liaisons and workshops.
New Jersey Adminstration Code 6A: 14-1.2(h) states that: Each board of education shall enure that a special education parent advisory group is in place in the district to provide input to the district on issues concerning students with disabilities.
