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InSource Family Engagement Resources

InSource Family Engagement Resources

A Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is a parent-driven, volunteer-led advisory council that provides continuous, local feedback to school districts to help shape special education policies and procedures. Drawing on research from Harvard, Leslie notes that when schools and families collaborate, student outcomes significantly improve—students stay in school longer and enjoy it more, while educators feel a renewed sense of purpose. She focuses on building and sustaining leadership with several important key strategies.