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Parents’ CPAC and district staff outline expanded supports, inclusion goals and training opportunities
Summary
The district CPAC described outreach, weekly basic‑rights workshops and survey‑based recommendations; special‑education leaders reviewed newly opened programs (REACH, Compass, SAIL, Roots), community partnerships and staffing needs as the district looks to bring some students back from out‑of‑district placements.
Parents and staff described steps Westford is taking to expand family supports and inclusive programming for students with disabilities. Melissa Mackey, chair of the district’s Committee for Parents of Children with Disabilities (CPAC), told the School Committee that November is CPAC Awareness Month and said recent changes will give families weekly access to basic‑rights workshops provided by the Federation for Children with Special Needs rather than the single annual session previously offered.
“MASS CPAC awareness month … is meant to highlight the importance of supporting children with disabilities, raising awareness about special education, and hopefully encouraging families and educators to come together in advocacy and collaboration,” Melissa Mackey said during the presentation.
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