Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG)
Wall Township is proud to announce the Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG). A SEPAG is a parent-driven group that gives parents the opportunity to have direct input on the policies, programs, and practices that impact services and support for their children. Please click the links below to read the minutes from our meetings.
Wall SEPAG has a new Facebook page. The Wall SEPAG Facebook group provides a forum for dialogue on the topic of special education within the Wall Township community. We offer a supportive, informative, and encouraging environment to ask questions, voice concerns, and provide direct input regarding Special Services. You will also receive information about important announcements, group meetings, and seminars.
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Special Education Parent Advisory Group
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What is SEPAG?
A "Special Education Parent Advisory Group" (SEPAG) is a state-mandated district-level parent-driven group charges with providing input to the local school district on system-level challenges in special education and related services." - SPAN
Who Should Join?
Any Wall Township parent/guardian that has a child with an IEP or 504, is enrolled in the Wall Township school district, or home school district is in Wall Township but currently attends an out-of-district school. Parents are the core members of Wall SEPAG. Members may also include Child Study Team members and teachers.
Membership Benefits
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Parents gain understanding of the Special Education process and district programs.
- SEPAG provides tools and information for parents to be effective advocates for their children.
- Building liaisons are parent volunteers who connect our school community, PTO boards, and SEPAG. They are available to all parents at the school to help answer questions about Special Education and provide insight on resources and support in the Wall school community.
Meeting Dates
Mondays at 7:00 PM
Location: WIS Media Center
- October 6, 2025 (Virtual - Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/nok-
vpfx-fep) - December 1, 2025 (Transition to Adulthood)
- February 2, 2026
- March 16, 2026 (Transition between Buildings)
- May 4, 2026
SEPAG Presentations
Special Education Acronyms
Parent Liaisons
For any questions, please contact one of the Executive Board members. If you would like to talk to a parent liaison, they are listed below as well.
Lauren Galok, Parent Co-Leader
sepagwall@gmail.com
Jenn Varga, Parent Co-Leader
sepagwall@gmail.com
Diana Fannan, Secretary
fannandiana@gmail.com
Jeff Jannarone, Primary School
jpjannarone@gmail.com
Jenn Varga, Allenwood School
jenndvarga@gmail.com
Erin Ahern, Central School
quirk.erin@gmail.com
Laurie Chiodo, Old Mill School
lchiodo@gmail.com
TBD, West Belmar School
Leah Piscopo, Wall Intermediate School
Leahd_1999@yahoo.com
Jeff Jannarone, Wall High School
jpjannarone@gmail.com