General Meetings

Next General Meeting:

February 26, 2026
Decoding Dyslexia: Reading Supports That Work
Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Zoom
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JOIN US for an important and supportive conversation designed for families and caregivers of children and youth with disabilities. Learn about reading interventions that work throughout the age and grade span.

Improving My Child’s Reading Skills

WHEN

Thursday, February 26, 2026
7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

Bring your questions and concerns

LOCATION

Zoom: https://k12-bostonpublicschools.zoom.us/j/85082442587

KEY QUESTIONS

How Can I Tell If My Child Is Struggling with Reading and What Can be Done to Help?

Do You Notice:

Homework takes much longer than expected
Reading is stressful or emotional
Your child guesses words instead of sounding them out
Progress seems slower than peers despite effort

Trust your instincts. You know your child best. Let’s discuss solutions.

PRESENTER

Dr. Phil Capin, Ph.D

Dr. Phil Capin is an Assistant Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Director of the BRIDGES Lab, focusing on evidence-based reading instruction and supports for students with reading difficulties, including dyslexia.

Boston SpEdPAC provides a voice and supports families of students with disabilities in Boston Public Schools. We encourage all families to participate.

General meetings typically occur every 4th Thursday of the month, with exceptions noted.* All virtual meetings will use the same Zoom link.

Online interpretation will be available in ASL, Arabic, Cantonese, Cape Verdean Creole, French, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese. To request an interpreter for a language not listed above, please contact specialeducation@bostonpublicschools.org

Visit SpEdPAC’s YouTube Channel for recordings of General Meetings.

2025-2026 Meeting Dates
4th Thursday of the Month
7 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom
(*Exceptions noted.)

September 25, 2025
Know Your Rights: Understanding the IEP Process
EdLaw Project
Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Presentation Document: Know Your Rights

January 22, 2026
Accessing Therapeutic Supports: What Every Parent Should Know
Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Zoom
Event Details

February 7, 2026*
Boston SpEdPAC Winter Family Social
Saturday, 1:30-4:30 pm
Location: Leahy Holloran Community Center
Address: 1 Worrell St
Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122

March 26, 2026
Planning Ahead: ESY & Transition Services
Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Zoom

April 16, 2026
Understanding Autism: Services, Supports & Pathways
Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Zoom

May 28, 2026
Inclusion Matters: Are Your Child’s Needs Being Met?
Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm
Location: Zoom