(Special Education Parent Advisory Council)
Wednesday, March 11th
5:30 PM, Brayton Library
RSVPs welcome but not required! SEPAC@napsk12.org
Open to all NAPS families, faculty, staff, and community partners!
What is a SEPAC?
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is a volunteer organization of parents and caregivers focused on ensuring the best education for our students with disabilities
The SEPAC provides connection, education, and empowerment for caregivers to advocate for improved services
Why join the SEPAC?
Connect and share experiences, knowledge, and support
Stay informed about special education policies, strategies, and resources
Collaborate with other caregivers, educators, and professionals on practices that benefit all North Adams Public Schools students
Kindergarten Registration & Screening Dates:
Monday and Tuesday, March 23rd and 24th, 2026
PreK Application & Screening Dates:
Wednesday and Thursday, March 25th and 26th, 2026
Call Carrie Silva at (413) 776-1673 to schedule your appointment!
See our flyers for details!
(Special Education Parent Advisory Council)
Interest Meeting:
Wednesday, January 14th
5:30 PM, Brayton Library
RSVPs welcome but not required!
SEPAC@napsk12.org
What is a SEPAC?
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is a volunteer organization of parents and caregivers focused on ensuring the best education for our students with disabilities
The SEPAC provides connection, education, and empowerment for caregivers to advocate for improved services
Why join the SEPAC?
Connect and share experiences, knowledge, and support
Stay informed about special education policies, strategies, and resources
Collaborate with other caregivers, educators, and professionals on practices that benefit all North Adams Public Schools students
Passport to Reading!
Date: November 13th
Place: Brayton Elementary School
Time: 5-6:30 PM
More about this event:
Food, prizes, literacy activities, and more!
Grab a passport and get ready to learn and have some fun!
5:00-5:30 PM: Dinner
5:30-6:15 PM: Literacy Activities
6:15-6:30 PM: Raffle and FREE Books
Hope to see you there!
Brayton PTG's Morning Coffee is in full swing! Stop by to get your Friday morning coffee (hot or iced!) to go for $3 a cup at the Brayton Elementary School drop-off between 8:15–8:40 AM. Sales support the work of the Brayton PTG!
Our final day of #StartWithHello Week may be tomorrow (Friday), but we encourage welcoming school communities all year long! Let's "Celebrate Kindness" together!
Dress Up:
Wear yellow or green—the colors of inclusion
Act of Kindness:
Community Welcome Day!
Daily Ice Breaker:
Say hi to someone who likes to dance
Dress Up:
Wear pink for compassion and care
Act of Kindness:
Eat with a new friend!
Daily Ice Breaker:
Say hi to someone whose favorite season is different than yours
Dress Up:
Wear neon, shiny, or brightly-colored clothing
Act of Kindness:
Compliment day—give one, get one!
Daily Ice Breaker:
Say hi to someone who goes by a nickname
#StartWithHello Week continues tomorrow (Tuesday) with "Let's Reach Out and Connect" Day!
Dress Up:
Wear your school colors
Act of Kindness:
Make up a new handshake with someone!
Daily Ice Breaker:
Say hi to someone with the same birthday month as you
Starting Monday, North Adams Public Schools will celebrate #StartWithHello Week! This special week is all about creating a welcoming community through connection, kindness, and inclusion — empowering all learners to reach out and make new friends.
We encourage everyone in our community to participate!
Monday is "Hey Day!"
Dress Up:
Wear your favorite shirt
Act of Kindness:
Say hi to someone new!
Daily Ice Breaker:
Say hi to someone with the same favorite animal as you
This week, two of our educators joined other Massachusetts Behavioral Analysis professionals at the BABAT conference focused on REACH: sharing knowledge and elevating practice. They attended sessions on key school topics like social-emotional learning, trauma, and inclusion to bring valuable insights back to our community.
