Resources – PVCICS SEPAC

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
- DESE Home
- Special Education Information – Comprehensive resources on Massachusetts’ educational laws, policies, and guidelines, including special education.
U.S. Department of Education
- Website – Federal resources and information on education policies, including those affecting students with disabilities.
IDEA (The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
- Website – Essential information on the federal law that ensures services to children with disabilities throughout the nation.
Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN)
- Website – Training, support, and resources for families of children with special needs in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts DESE Special Education Resources
- Resource List – A curated list of resources provided by DESE, covering a wide range of disabilities and support services.
Federation for Children with Special Needs Resource List
- Resource List – Comprehensive resources for parents and professionals dealing with specific disabilities.
AAP Council on Children with Disabilities
- Website – Resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics focused on children with disabilities.
PANDAS Network
- Website – Information and support for families dealing with PANDAS/PANS.
PANDAS Physicians Network
- Website – A resource for medical professionals and families to understand and treat PANDAS/PANS.

Mandarin Immersion Parent Support
- Facebook Group – A community for parents involved in Mandarin immersion programs.
Mandarin Immersion Parents Council
- Website – Resources, news, and support for parents of children in Mandarin immersion programs.

International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
- Website – Information and resources on dyslexia and reading difficulties.
Scarborough’s Reading Rope
- Video Explanation – A visual explanation of the intertwined skills that lead to reading proficiency.
Kendore Learning
- Website – Phonics-based learning resources and professional development.
Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity
- Parent Resources – Tools and advice for parents of children with dyslexia.
The Reading League
- Science of Reading – Information on the science behind effective reading instruction.

Disability Law Center (DLC)
- Website – Legal services and advocacy for individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Special Education Parent Advisory Councils (SEPACs)
- SEPAC Handbook A guide to understanding the role and function of SEPACs in Massachusetts.

Family TIES of Massachusetts
- Website – Support and information for parents of children with special needs.
Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs)
- Find PTIs in Massachusetts – Website – Workshops, resources, and support for parents and professionals.

The Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI)
- Website – Training and research to support inclusion for people with disabilities.
Parent Professional Advocacy League (PPAL)
- Website – Support for families with children who have mental health needs.

Finding Your Local SEPAC
- PVCICS SEPAC – Website
- Hadley Public School SEPAC – Website

Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line
- Website – Assistance and resources for mental health and substance use issues.
NAMI Massachusetts (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
- Website – Education, support, and advocacy for those affected by mental illness.

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
- Website – Services for individuals with disabilities transitioning from school to adult life.
Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities (DESE)
- Guide – Resources for planning the transition from school to post-secondary life.