Welcome!

The Fairfield Special Education Parent and Teachers Association, Inc., (SEPTA), invites anyone with an interest in improving the educational, social and recreational opportunities of children with special needs to join our membership. Together we can make a difference in every child's life.

Click here to learn about the history of Fairfield SEPTA, Inc.

Our mission is in line with the CT PTA mission:

  • To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children:  To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; and
  • To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools in Fairfield.

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NEXT SEPTA MEETING

DATE - Wednesday, May 8th

TIME - 6:45 pm (note earlier start time)

WHERE - McKinley Elementary School Library, 60 Thompson Street, Fairfield, CT

TOPICS

  • Presentation of the Randi Tarczali Friend of SEPTA Award for Erik Roos, a teacher at Riverfield Elementary School.
  • Dr. Christopher Bogart, Clinical Psychologist and Executive Director of the Southfield Center, will examine what research says about students involved in bullying incidents and how parents and schools can address it. He will speak about the impact of bullying and harassment on learning and social development, and offer comment on the hot-button variation: cyberbullying. Please note, this presentation is for adults.

    • Click here for the 2013-2014 Proposed Slate

    Click here for a schedule of town meetings.

    Click here for the Town Approved Budget.

    SEPTA NEWS

    FUNDRAISING NEWS!
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    Please join us this school year (2012-2013) for the following meeting dates*:

    May 8 - Dr. Chris Bogart on bullying
    June 12

    Meetings generally take place on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (please note that this year, there are a few meetings that will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month) and typically take place at McKinley Elementary School Library, 60 Thompson Street, Fairfield, CT 06825, though some meetings may be held off site. This year, all General Membership meetings will start at 7:30 pm.

    Childcare will be available this year for most of the general meetings. KidsCare will be onsite beginning at 7 pm ( until the end of the General meeting). Child care will take place in the McKinley School Gym.

    * Meeting schudule is subject to change

    Fairfield SEPTA Star

    Past issues of the Fairfield SEPTA Star

    Fairfield SEPTA Strategic Plan 2008-2011

    Brochure Look for our SEPTA Brochure in your School Offices and around town.

    Click here to download a copy.pdf