Resources

Key Presentations & Discussions:

2025-26 SEPAC Presentation to School Commitee (starting at 2:06:17)

Joint School Committee and SEPAC Meeting - FY27 ESY Budget Discussion (starting at 23:40)

Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) Virtual Workshops: Basic Rights workshops will be offered weekly throughout the year—you can sign up for as many as you’d like! Families and educators are welcome to register at FCSN Events Calendar. A confirmation email will be sent with the Zoom link to participate.

Sudbury Public School IEP & 504 Plan Processes & Procedures: You can find an overview of the SPS IEP process here and 504 plan process here.

Sudbury Public Schools Resources for the new IEP: The new IEP was rolled out during the 24-25 school year. SPS held information sessions on May 22, 2024 and October 1, 2024. Recordings of the meeting and the slides from the presentation are available here.

Sudbury Public Schools Parent Resources for Discussing Difficult Topics with Children: SPS has a section of their website dedicated to Social and Emotional Resources for Families. Check out SPS’ guide for talking to kids about difficult topics based on the work of psychologists Rob Evans and Mark Kline. (Learn more.)

Learning Standards for Families: “What should my child be learning at their grade?” Glad you asked! Check out DESE’s Parent Guide.

Additional DESE Resources: DESE’ Special Education Resources Page offers easy-to-understand information like the Parent's Guide to Special Education, the Notice of Procedural Safeguards, and tips for choosing a special education advocate.

Decodable Books: If you are wondering where you can get decodable books, our very own Goodnow Library has a large collection in the children’s department, thanks to a generous grant from the Sudbury Foundation.

Kids who need a little help to make friends: Friendships are important to children. If your child is having a hard time fitting in, there are ways you can help your child make friends. (Read more.)