
OUR MISSION
Norfolk Special Education Parent Advisory Council
The Norfolk Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC) strives to collaborate with and advise the school committee and administration to continually improve the educational experience for all Norfolk children and families. We promote improved education and success for students with disabilities, ensuring they receive equal access to education within our schools and community.
The Norfolk SEPAC provides a network for parents of children with disabilities to access local resources, gain support and share ideas. SEPAC encourages families to be involved in all district policy discussions.
Norfolk SEPAC is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-led organization. All donations to our organization are tax deductible.
BOARD MEMBERS
Kayla Costa, Mike McCarthy, Co-Chairs
Taiese Hickman, Chair of Technology
Melissa Cyr, Chair of Finance
Karen Murphy, Chair of Marketing
Sarah Logie, Volunteer & Fundraising Coordinator
Stefanie Durniok, Jianmei Bai, Karen Mazzola,
Board Members


HELPING THE COMMUNITY
The Norfolk SEPAC is run by Norfolk parents and provides a great support system for families with all types of needs. We offer educational presentations, resources, information on the IEP process, and opportunities for parents and students to connect in a supportive and inclusive environment.
BENEFITS AND ACCESS
Our goal is to promote great opportunities for parents of children with special needs. We believe that with access to the right resources, children can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential.

Upcoming Events
- Moving On Up To 7th GradeWed, May 28King Philip Middle School Library
- Norfolk PTO and SEPAC Growing Together Casino RoyaleSat, Apr 05Franklin Country Club
- FREE Estate Planning for Families with Children with Special NeedsTue, Mar 25Freeman Kennedy School library
- Free IEP Workshop: Basic Rights: Understanding the IEPWed, Jan 22Federation for Children with Special Needs
- Active Kids (BOKS)Mon, Jan 20H.O.D. and Freeman Kennedy School
- Norfolk SEPAC iCare Volunteer Training - 12/2/24 7pmMon, Dec 02Freeman Kennedy School library
- Norfolk SEPAC iCare Volunteer Training - 12/02/24 9amMon, Dec 02Norfolk Public Library
- 10th Annual SEPAC Trunk or TreatFri, Oct 25H Olive Day School
- Volunteers Needed for 10th Annual Trunk or Treat!Fri, Oct 25H. Olive Day School
- Moving On Up To 7th GradeThu, May 09King Philip Middle School Library
- 2024 Kentucky DerbySat, May 04Franklin Country Club
- Norfolk SEPAC iCare Volunteer Training - 11/13/23 9amMon, Nov 13Norfolk
- Norfolk SEPAC iCare Volunteer Training - 11/7/23 7pmTue, Nov 07Norfolk
- SEPAC Trunk or TreatFri, Oct 27H Olive Day School
- Volunteers Needed for 9th Annual Trunk or Treat!Fri, Oct 27H. Olive Day School
- SEPAC Monthly MeetingThu, Sep 14Freeman Kennedy School Library
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