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Special Education Parent Advisory Council outlines events, says resources and outreach expanding

Woburn School Committee · January 14, 2026

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CPAC updated the committee on outreach and supports — a sensory-friendly 'chill zone', virtual walkthrough of WPS special education services, free Sarah Ward presentation Jan. 21, a Feb. 26 IEP-focused workshop and a March 25 college and transition fair for students with disabilities.

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (CPAC) presented a progress update to the Woburn School Committee, describing recent outreach and several upcoming events aimed at connecting families to services and information.

CPAC representative Mister Chapman reviewed a fall candidate forum, a virtual walkthrough of the Woburn Public Schools continuum of special education services, and a sensory-friendly “chill zone” event that allowed families who otherwise could not attend the city festival to participate. “We want CPAC to be a hub not just for information and advocacy, but for community,” Chapman said.

CPAC highlighted upcoming free events: an organizational-skills presentation by Sarah Ward at Woburn Memorial High School on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m.; a virtual IEP workshop focusing on student and parent roles scheduled for Feb. 26; and the 20th annual Reuben CPAC College and Transition Fair on March 25 for students with disabilities and their families. Chapman said CPAC will follow up with details and links on its website and invited committee members to coordinate on SSA and subcommittee engagement.

Committee members praised CPAC’s outreach and encouraged continued collaboration with student services and the SSA subcommittee. CPAC representatives said they would provide a deeper presentation to the committee in a future meeting.