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
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
