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SEPAG

Clinton Glen Gardner School District

CPS SEPAG

 

Special Education Parent Advisory Group
SEPAG’s Mission: The mission of the Clinton Public School Special Education Parental Advisory Group (CPS SEPAG) is to encourage honest and effective communication, understanding, and mutual respect in a supportive partnership inclusive of all students, parents, educators, and the community at large in an effort to ensure the delivery of appropriate services to students with disabilities.

 

SEPAG’s Role:
  • To provide direct input on the opportunities that affect services and support for students with disabilities.
  • To increase the involvement of families of children with special needs in school activities.
  • To advise on issues that affect the education, health, and safety of students with special needs.
Who should attend a SEPAG meeting?
Parents and guardians in the district with a student or students with disabilities. 
 
What happens at a SEPAG meeting?
Concerns related to a group of students are shared and discussed. District representatives provide updates on special services at the district, state, and national levels.
 

Clinton-Glen Gardener School District

SEPAG 

BYLAWS

ARTICLE I – NAME

CPS SEPAG

The name of this organization shall be the Clinton Public School Special Education Parent Advisory Group (CPS SEPAG). 

 

ARTICLE II - MISSION

The mission of the Clinton Public School Special Education Parental Advisory Group (CPS SEPAG) is to encourage honest and effective communication, understanding, and mutual respect in a supportive partnership inclusive of all students, parents, educators, and the community at large in an effort to ensure the delivery of appropriate services to students with disabilities.

 

ARTICLE III – AUTHORITY

The SEPAG is established pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.2(h), which requires that:

Each district board of education shall ensure that a special education parent advisory group is established to provide input to the district on issues affecting students with disabilities.

The SEPAG serves in an advisory capacity only and does not have governing or decision-making authority.

 

ARTICLE IV - PURPOSE

 

Role of CPS SEPAG

  • To provide direct input on the policies, programs, and practices that affect services and supports for students with disabilities. 
  • To increase the involvement of families of children with special needs in school activities. 
  • To advise on issues that affect the education, health, and safety of students with special needs.



 

ARTICLE V- MEMBERSHIP

 

Who should attend a CPS SEPAG meeting? 

  • Parents/guardians of students with disabilities currently enrolled in the district
     
  • District staff may also attend; they shall serve in a non-voting advisory capacity.

ARTICLE VI – OFFICERS 

The officers of the SEPAG shall include:

  • Chairperson
  • Vice Chairperson
  • Secretary
  • (Optional) Communications Coordinator

*Officers must be parents/guardians of students with disabilities currently enrolled in the district.

ARTICLE VII – MEETINGS

Regular Meetings

The SEPAG shall offer meetings, and/or trainings a minimum of four (4) times per school year.

Special Meetings

Special meetings may be called by:

  • The Chairperson
     
  • The Director of Special Services
     

Notice Requirements

Notice of meetings shall be provided at least 10 calendar days in advance via:

  • District website
     

 
 

 

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