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Malden SEPAC

Special Education Parent Advisory Council

We are an established SEPAC, whose focus is that of enhancing the parental voice in Special Education in the City of Malden. Our mission is to promote a family-school relationship of mutual involvement and respect. Our primary consideration is the well-being of the student, regardless of disability, culture or background.

PURPOSE
Advance the public school education of children with Special Needs
Promote meaningful parent-participation
Advise and support at the school, district, and state levels

WE ARE
Governed by elected board members that volunteer.
Assisted by school district, teachers, students and parent volunteers.

ABOUT US
Collectively we represent hundreds of Malden parents with Special Needs children.
We ensure that parents have a strong voice in their child’s education.
We ensure that the Malden Public Education system remains focused on the needs of its students.
We support parents in navigating the Special Education system as they exercise their rights and the rights of their children.
We hold regular meetings to discuss Special Education issues.

Contact us:

Malden SEPAC Officers 2023-2024

Amanda Spartichino President
Isabel Delacruz Vice President
Michele Ferguson Treasurer
Keli Pereira Secretary

Visit us on FACEBOOK

Email: SEPACMALDEN@gmail.com

Malden SEPAC Advisory Board

Salima Slimane, Past President of Malden SEPAC and Parent Advisor

Imene Bouziane Saidi, Past Vice President of Malden SEPAC and Education Consultant

Marilyn Andrews, Past President of Malden SEPAC


 

Upcoming Meeting

Date: February TBD

Location: TBD

Recent Meetings

Date: January 15, 2026
Location: Linden School and Zoom
Topic: Supporting Friendships
Presentation Slides & Handouts: slides  ---  handout

Date: May 8, 2025
Location: Ferryway School and Zoom
Topic: Helping Every Student Succeed: Reviewing Our Data and How We’re Moving Forward
Presentation Slides: Attached here

Date: April 8, 2025
Location: Salemwood School and Zoom
Topic: Malden SEPAC September Meeting: Introduction to the New IEP
Overview:  Malden SEPAC hosted a presentation “What are Tests Testing? Understanding Assessment” by Joseph Moldover, PsyD, ABPP/cn
Presentation Slides: Attached here

Date: December 8, 2025
Location: City Hall
Topic: Malden SEPAC Survey Findings Presentation
Presentation Slides: Attached Here