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News Archive - 2015-16
The 2016 SEPAC Awards
The 2016 SEPAC Awards will be held Thursday, May 19, 7pm at Eliot Elementary School*. Each year, SEPAC recognizes Needham Public School employees who are truly exceptional, and have gone above and beyond in their work with students with special needs. Award winners include teachers, specialists, administrators, and staff members who have been nominated by SEPAC members. *Please note change of venue* |
April Business Meeting
Friday, April 8, 9:30am Administrator Discussion: MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey Results and Needham District Priorities SEPAC Business: Revision to Bylaws |
March Business Meeting
Wednesday, March 16, 7pm, Emery Grover Building Administrator Discussion: Review of proposed IEP fact sheets SEPAC Business: 2016-17 Positions, SEPAC Awards Parent Conversation: IEP Meetings |
January Business Meeting
Thursday, January 21, 7:30pm* Emery Grover Building 2nd Floor Conference Room *note new time* Administrator Discussion: FY17 Budget and Special Ed Trends, Q&A with Mary Lammi Mary Lammi, Student Support Services Director, will recap the presentation she and her team delivered at a recent School Committee meeting. Topics will include the budget proposal for next year as well as trends in special education in Needham as compared to other communities and MA. Mary will also answer any questions from parents on topics of interest. Parent Conversation: Supporting After-school Activities and IEP Checklist for Transition to a New School We will continue our conversation on ways to support children in after-school activities. We will also work to develop a checklist of transition topics to discuss when a student is moving to a new building (entering kindergarten/High Rock/Pollard/HS), e.g. transportation, supplies, lunchroom seating. |
December Business Meeting
Friday, December 18, 9:30am Emery Grover Building 2nd Floor Conference Room Administrator Discussion: Transition to Adulthood The transition to adulthood and the transition from the Needham school district to adult agencies is a complex one that starts with very early planning which includes a comprehensive transition plan beginning at age 14. Ilene Asarch, a transition specialist who works at Needham High School running the post-graduate program, will join us to discuss key considerations for planning for transition. In addition, we will get updates from administrators about standardized testing and next year's school budget. Parent Conversation: Supporting After-school Activities and IEP Checklist for Transition to a New School We will continue our conversation on ways to support children in after-school activities. We will also work to develop a checklist of transition topics to discuss when a student is moving to a new building (entering kindergarten/High Rock/Pollard/HS), e.g. transportation, supplies, lunchroom seating. |
November Business Meeting
Emery Grover Building 2nd Floor Conference Room Administrator Discussion: School Transitions From preschool through high school, Needham students switch schools several times, and each transition brings challenges. This discussion will be an opportunity to share your questions, concerns, and success stories around school transitions with parents and administrators. Parent Conversation: Community Supports and Challenges After the school day is done, there is a whole world of activities for our children — sports, parties, classes, and more. What supports would make your child more able to participate in these extracurricular activities? |
October Business Meeting
All parents are encouraged to attend our monthly business meetings. From 9:30-10:30, we meet with administrators to discuss topics of common interest. At 10:30, parents remain for a guided conversation on the "topic of the month," which will help us determine agenda items for future meetings.
Emery Grover Building 2nd Floor Conference Room |
September Business Meeting
Our monthly business meeting is a chance for parents
to meet with Needham's Special Education Administrators. This month's
agenda will include:
Wednesday, September 16, 9:30 am Emery Grover Building **1st Floor Conference Room** |
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