2020-21 Educational Programs
PAST PROGRAMS:
"Navigating High School and Beyond: Needham SEPAC families share what they are learning and what they wish they had learned sooner"
Monday, April 26, 2021
Hear from a panel of current Needham families what they are learning about preparing their special education students for high school and beyond. The panel consists of parents of students with a range of profiles and a current NHS college bound senior.
This meeting was not recorded.
"Behavior as Communication"
Friday, February 26, 2021
This talk will focus on the importance of interpreting behavior as a communicative tool. Guest speaker Amit Alon MS, CCC-SLP, will share her core professional beliefs and experiences with multiple examples. Parents are encouraged to ask questions throughout the presentation.
"The Law and Our Children: What Special Education Parents Need to Know"
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
This presentation will give a general overview of the legal protections available to parents of children receiving special education accommodations from special education law to estate planning, including setting up a trust and guardianship. Attorney Pamela B. Greenfield focuses her practice in elder law, asset protection planning and complex MassHealth applications and appeals. Pam additionally represents families and skilled nursing facilities in guardianship and conservatorship matters as well as probate and estate administration.
"Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP"
Thursday, November 19, 2020
This presentation will break down the Individual Education Program (IEP) document by section, explain its development, and describe how the document will support a student. Presented by Faith Morgan-Gaines B.S. Ed., M.P.P. for the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN).
"Needham's Special Education Services and Programs"
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Our annual overview of what Needham has to offer students with all types of needs at all of our schools, from preschool through age 22. We were joined by Tricia Mullen, Rebecca Sparrell, Julie Muse-Fisher AND the K-8 building coordinators.
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