Our Mission
The Boston Public Schools’ Special Education Parent Advisory Council (BPS SpEdPAC) works with the Boston Public Schools system to ensure that children get the services and support they need to develop to their full potential.
A SpEdPAC is established under Chapter71B, § 3; of the Massachusetts General Laws:
“The school committee of any school district shall establish a parent advisory council on special education. Membership shall be offered to all parents of children with disabilities and other interested parties.“
Our children represent 20% of the students in the Boston Public Schools (BPS) system. More than 11,000 students have disabilities and require services based on their own individual needs.
Whether your child has a specific learning disability, a developmental disorder, or multiple disabilities, we need to work together as a group to have our voices and concerns heard by BPS and effect change to improve services for our children. All parents / guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate. Please join us at our General Meetings.
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Meetings are generally held the 4th Thursday of the month during the school year from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
2025-2026 General Meeting Dates
4th Thursday of the Month
7 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom
(*Exceptions noted)
Boston SpEdPAC provides a voice and supports families of students with disabilities in Boston Public Schools. We encourage all families to participate.
General meetings typically occur every 4th Thursday of the month, with exceptions noted.* All virtual meetings will use the same Zoom link.
Meeting Details
September 25, 2025
Know Your Rights: Understanding the IEP Process
EdLaw Project
Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Presentation Document: Know Your Rights
October 23, 2025
Navigating Transportation Services
Greater Boston Legal Services
Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Zoom
English | Amharic | Arabic | Cape Verdean Creole | Chinese | French | Haitian Creole | Portuguese | Somali | Spanish | Vietnamese
November 13, 2025*
SpEdPAC Family Resource Fair: Tools, Programs & Community Partners
Location: Murphy School
Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
English | Amharic | Arabic | Cape Verdean Creole | Chinese | French | Haitian Creole | Portuguese | Somali | Spanish | Vietnamese
December 6, 2025*
Winter Social & Community Celebration
Location: Murphy School
Saturday, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
January 22, 2026
Accessing Therapeutic Supports: What Every Parent Should Know
Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Zoom
February 26, 2026
Decoding Dyslexia: Language, Literacy & Reading Supports That Make a Difference
Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Zoom
March 26, 2026
Planning Ahead: ESY & Transition Services
Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Zoom
April 16, 2026
Understanding Autism: Services, Supports & Pathways
Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Zoom
May 28, 2026
Inclusion Matters: Are Your Child’s Needs Being Met?
Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Online interpretation will be available in ASL, Arabic, Cantonese, Cape Verdean Creole, French, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese. To request an interpreter for a language not listed above, please contact specialeducation@bostonpublicschools.org
Visit SpEdPAC’s YouTube Channel for recordings of General Meetings.
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