The Special Education Department at Upper Cape Tech is dedicated to assisting eligible students in the quest to achieve their academic, vocational and social/emotional potential.

The Special Education staff provides services to students using inclusion and consultation models. Ample supports are offered in content remediation, test preparation, study strategies and executive functioning skills. General education and special education teachers work together to provide services in supported English and supported mathematics classes, using an inclusion model of instructional delivery. In addition, consultation in selected science and social studies classes as well as consultation in the vocational technical programs is offered.

Coordinated academic consultation with parents, general education colleagues and counseling staff is provided by the student's special education liaison to affect a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to student access to the curriculum.

Parent Advisory Council

Our PAC Mission

The mission of the Upper Cape Tech Special Education Parent Advisory Council or SEPAC, is to work from the understanding of respect, support, and appropriate education for children with disabilities in our school community and to foster an educational environment that prepares and encourages students to self-advocate and plan for life in a post-secondary community.

What is SEPAC?

Massachusetts Special Education regulations state that each school committee shall establish a Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) on Special Education. A SEPAC is a formally organized group of individuals committed to the best possible services for children with special needs.

A SEPAC:

  • Advises the school district on special education programs, training needs, and policy

  • Promotes a network of parents and forum to share information

  • Promotes communication between SEPAC members, organizations, councils and groups

  • Promotes understanding, acceptance and inclusion within the school and community

  • Provides informational forums for parents, students, educators, and professionals

Who should join the SEPAC?

  • Parents and/ or guardians of children who receive any type of special education services or accommodations in school such as an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Accommodation Plan.

  • Parents who think their child may have some learning issues or differences.

  • Parents who would like to understand or have an interest in the Special Education process.

  • Parents, educators, or any members of the community who want to learn more about topics related to diverse learning.