FLASE (Fair Lawn Association for Special Education) is a non-profit, parent advisory group that provides assistance and support for the Special Education students, families, and programs within the Fair Lawn Public Schools. Since 1999, FLASE has served as the Special Education Parent Group of the Fair Lawn School District, serving our children from ages 3-21 years, including those with out of district placement. The organization provides networking opportunities for parents, and enrichment programs, along with many other initiatives that support the special education community of Fair Lawn. FLASE is the only Special Education parent group in our school district.

What is a SEPAG?

A Special Education Parent Advisory Group, or SEPAG (sea-pag) is a state-mandated, district-level, parent-driven group charged with providing input to the local school district on system-level challenges in special education and related services.

FLASE (SEPAG) Mission Statement

Our mission is to facilitate communication among students, parents, community members, administrators, and the Board of Education, for the purpose of improving the quality of district-wide special education policies, programs, and practices. SEPAGs are required for all school districts in New Jersey. N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.2(h) states that: “Each board of education shall ensure that a special education parent advisory group is in place in the district to provide input to the district on issues concerning students with disabilities.” The Fair Lawn SEPAG (FLASE) offers the opportunity to raise questions, to voice your concerns, and to provide direct input to administrators regarding Special Services. SEPAGs also provide parents and families opportunities to learn about district programs, services and resources, regardless of what stage of the process you are currently in.

• Mel Jerchower - President

• Kate Worrall - VP of Programs

• Marcella Kissane - VP of Fundraising

• Kristin Suto - Corresponding Secretary

  /Recording Secretary

• Christine Weinstein - Treasurer

• 3rd Vice President- Staff Reps

  • Thomas Edison School - Erica Mulkey

  • Radburn Elementary School - Jackie Lynn

  • Milnes Elementary School - TBD

  • Warren Point Elementary School - Louise Monroe

  •  Lyncrest Elementary School - TBD

  •  Forrest Elementary School - Marsha Del Donna

  • Westmoreland Elementary School - Krystal Polyi

  • Memorial Middle School - Daniela Nizza

  • Thomas Jefferson Middle School - Taylor Zimmer

  • Fair Lawn High School - Michele Gaffney