The mission of the Reading Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is to work for the understanding of, respect for, and support of, all children with special needs in the community. To that end, they will work to:

*Promote a network of parents of children with special needs, and provide a
forum to share information

*Advise the Director of Student Services, School Committee, and
Superintendent on special education programs and policies, and parent
and teacher training needs

*Promote communication and sharing of information between SEPAC
members, local, state and national organizations, councils and groups, as
well as within the community to encourage understanding, acceptance and
inclusion of students with special needs

*Provide informational workshops to parents, educators, students and
professionals