Arlington SEPAC December News
12/6/2024 7:06 am
[REMINDER] Next Monthly SEPAC Meeting
December 10, 2024 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Zoom (info at bottom of this email)
The SEPAC monthly meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of every month; so mark your calendars! December’s meeting will be a voting membership meeting (Arlington parents and caregivers only).
[SEPAC WEBINAR] How and When to Go to Mediation Over an IEP
Presenter: Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA)
January 21, 2025 | 7:30-8:30pm | Zoom (info at bottom of this email)
Arlington SEPAC will be hosting the BSEA, who will present about Special Education Mediation and/or Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Facilitation. The presentation will cover how and when to request a mediation as well as how to prepare for and what to expect from mediation at the BSEA.
[RESOURCES] Understanding IEP’s vs. 504s
Wondering about the options for providing support for your child at school? Check out these resources which help demystify the differences between an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and a 504 Plan.
-
Example 504 accommodations (courtesy of Cambridge Public Schools)
-
Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (from the Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education - DESE)
New Federal Guidance on the Use of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) to Create Supportive Learning Environments
Student behaviors that interfere with learning and an overreliance on exclusionary discipline continue to be among the top concerns of educators and families. The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) are jointly offering updated guidance on the use of functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) for all students – not just those with disabilities – whose behavior interferes with learning. Learn more
[WEBINAR] Executive Function: The Basics
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | 7:00–8:00 p.m. | FREE
Presenter: Margot Marcou, Executive Education Coach
Get an introduction to Executive Function (EF), the ability to get and stay organized, prioritize, manage time, and so much more. Learn about EF’s core components with insights from key researchers on practical skills to strengthen EF weaknesses. This webinar is geared toward parents and caregivers as well as students and adults to better understand the role of EF in the cognitive processes that impact everyday life. Register
[WEBINAR] My Kid Won’t Go to School – Now What?
Host / Presenter: PPAL
Thursday, Dec. 5th | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Zoom (Register)
Are you one of the many families struggling with a child who doesn’t want to go to school? Or maybe they go but don’t stay? Are you on a first name basis with the school nurse? Maybe you’re at odds with your child or their school? Join PPAL to explore how to “wrap our heads around” this challenge while maintaining the number one priority: our relationship with our child! Register
[PROGRAM] New Balance Foundation Adaptive Sports Winter Programs
The New Balance Foundation Adaptive Sports Program at Franciscan Children’s has announced its winter programs. They will be offering adaptive Dance, Martial Arts, Gymnastics, and Wheelchair Basketball. Check out flyers
Questions? Please contact Paul Ward, Director of Adaptive Sports, Franciscan Children’s
Phone: (617) 254-3800 Ext. 5475
[RESOURCE] Family Holiday Activity Bundle: 7 Activities to Support Family Well-being This Holiday Season
This free resource, featuring 7 activities designed to foster moments of connection, dialogue, and well-being this holiday season. Inside you'll find simple activities focused on:
-
Sharing Stories & Listening Wholeheartedly
-
Cultivating Gratitude
-
Inspiring Kindness
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
-
[RESOURCE] Basic Rights and Legal Protections in Special Education (presentation shared by Somerville SEPAC)
-
[WEBINAR] Raising Resilient and Confident Kids in the Age of Achievement Culture: 12/4 @7pm | Registration link
-
[RESOURCE] Preparing Your Child for the New IEP Process: Get a discussion guide
================== SEPAC ZOOM INFO==========================
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 854 1205 2274
Passcode: 378204
Join by phone: 309 205 3325
