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Consultant Engagement Offerings for SEPAC Development
A Special Education Parent Advisory Council is part of the special education law in Indiana. IAC 7-36-1 encourages a public agency to establish or support the establishment of a parent advisory council. Goals may include (but not limited to) supporting student and family membership in the school community, inviting parents of students with disabilities to participate in school decision making and fostering effective communication with families focused on student learning and development. Coolabilities offers custom fit consulting services to assist local education agencies in creating, launching and maintaining a council.
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Initial Needs Assessment
Who’s this for? Organizations ready to discuss their vision and needs.
$175 fee (adjusted to $75 if engagement moves forward into contract).
Full SEPAC Establishment
Who’s this for? Schools starting from scratch and needing extensive support.
Coolabilities will guide you through the entire process of creating a SEPAC, including facilitating education and vision casting with district and building administration. This also includes core member identification and recruitment support as well as training and facilitation for SEPAC leadership team.
Stand-Up Facilitation (Organizing & Launching SEPACs)
Who’s this for? For districts with parent/administrative buy-in and burgeoning structure that need help launching, maintaining momentum, or relaunching. This is also ideal for districts that have specific needs like parent coaching, artifact creation, and/or assistance with promoting participation.
Advisory Services
Who’s this for? Organizations needing regular check-ins (weekly, monthly, or quarterly) to ensure SEPAC effectiveness.
Coolabilities offers advisory services for troubleshooting issues and refining practices, as well as mentorship.
Hourly rate with a $750 12-month retainer
Guidance and support
Support and guidance for any SEPAC in Indiana is always available in the Indiana SEPAC Collaborative. This statewide network of parent leads is a grassroots resource for anyone interested to learn more, get advice and share ideas. I facilitate quarterly calls with this collaborative and focus on the continuous growth of parent leaders and special education directors.