Groton Dunstable SEPAC holds a variety of gatherings and presentations throughout the school year. All events are open to anyone, from any district, interested in the education of students with unique needs. Discussion topics relate to supporting parents of students receiving special education services in Groton and Dunstable, providing feedback to and gathering updates from Groton Dunstable Regional School District's Student Services administration and advising the district and School Committee on key issues important to our community. We strive to advocate for all students while maintaining the GD SEPAC as a strong volunteer-based organization.
Types of Meetings
- General Meetings
- Usually take place virtually and all members of GDRSD and the community are welcome.
- Informal Coffee and Dessert Events
- Generally happen monthly and all members of GDRSD and the larger community are welcome to attend.
- Leadership Meetings
- Considered internal and are comprised of SEPAC officers. These focus on current issues, planning for upcoming presentations, marketing, and general operational SEPAC needs.
- Meetings with GDRSD Administration
- Generally occur monthly, or as needed.
- Liaison Meetings
- Liaisons attend their assigned meetings, based on the schedule of their affiliated groups and then provide updates to membership during monthly meetings.
- MassPAC Workshops
- MassPAC is the statewide organization of Massachusetts SEPACs. Its workshop offerings are available to members of the GDRSD community, and upcoming workshops are also emailed as part of the GDRSD Community Happenings newsletter.
Upcoming GD SEPAC Events
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General Meeting – Virtual Welcome Back
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 7:00 PM
Online (Zoom)
Join us for our first general meeting of the school year and hear from Jill Greene about the 2026–27 school year. Join the Zoom meeting (opens in new tab).
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Belonging Beyond the Classroom – Evening with Lisa Drennan
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 7:00 PM
Middle School Performing Arts Center
Join us for an inspiring evening with Lisa Drennan (MERGE Inclusion Consulting) as we explore how every member of our community can help create spaces where all students feel included and supported. This evening is perfect for those in education, recreation, enrichment, first response, coaching, or community leadership. The resource fair begins at 6:30, before the session starts. Hosted by Groton-Dunstable SEPAC. Made possible by a grant from the Town of Groton's Trust Fund's Lecture Fund. Free and open to all, children welcome. Please RSVP here (opens in new tab). Please send any questions or accommodation requests by October 1.
Upcoming MassPAC Workshops
MassPAC workshops, hosted by the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN), are open to members of the GDRSD community. The list below shows the workshops taking place in the next four weeks; dates are subject to change. For the latest schedule, and to register for events, visit the FCSN events calendar (opens in new tab).
- September 21, 2026 6:00–7:00 PM Let's Get Organized
- September 22, 2026 1:00–2:30 PM Facing School Discipline and Suspension
- September 23, 2026 6:30–8:00 PM Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
- September 24, 2026 5:30–7:00 PM Basic Rights: Transition Planning
- September 28, 2026 12:00–1:00 PM The Caregiver's Pause
- September 30, 2026 12:00–1:00 PM Moving from Pediatric to Adult Health Care
- September 30, 2026 6:30–8:00 PM Basic Rights: Referral, Evaluation, & Eligibility
- October 5, 2026 6:30–8:00 PM Basic Rights: Referral, Evaluation, & Eligibility
- October 7, 2026 12:00–1:00 PM Let's Get Organized
- October 7, 2026 6:00–7:30 PM Bullying: What Parent's Need to Know
- October 8, 2026 1:00–3:00 PM Turning 3 Essentials (Spanish)
- October 14, 2026 6:30–8:00 PM Basic Rights: Transition Planning