What is Special Education?
Special Education regulation 603CMR 28.02 (20), states that “Special Education shall mean specifically designated instruction to meet the unique needs of the eligible student or related services necessary to access the general curriculum and shall include programs and services set forth in state and federal Special Education law.”

What is the TSEPAC?
Special Education regulation 603CMR 28.07 (4), states that “Each school district shall create a district-wide parent advisory council offering membership to all parents of eligible students and other interested parties. The parent advisory council duties shall include, but not be limited to the education and safety of students with disabilities, meeting regularly with school officials to participate in the planning, development and the evaluation of the school districts Special Education programs. The school district shall conduct, in cooperation with the parent advisory council, at least one workshop annually within the school district on the rights of students and their parents or guardians under state and federal special education laws.”