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START–Engaging Parents of Students with Disabilities

Offering programs and services that support the engagement of families to improve outcomes for students.

Special Education Parent Advisory Groups (SEPAGs) are required for all school districts in New Jersey. The purpose of these groups is to provide opportunities for parents and community members to offer input to their districts on critical issues relating to students with disabilities.

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Parent Group Specialists (PGS): “CONTACT” us if you would like help starting or running a parent group.

 

START Project Information

The following documents are available for parent leaders/groups to share with their districts to provide more information about SEPAGs and the role START-EPSD plays in supporting families and districts as they start and run SEPAGs:

About the START Project →

About Special Education Parent Advisory Groups →

RESOURCE MATERIALS

The following documents are available for parent leaders/groups to use during meetings or to help familiarize SEPAG members on the ins and outs of running and participating in a parent group.

Get the SEPAG Guides  →

SPAN’s START-EPSD Project is funded through a Cooperative Agreement with the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Special Education Professional Development.