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Arlington SEPAC Newsletter: December 16, 2024
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January Monthly SEPAC Meeting
January 14, 2025 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Zoom (info at end of email)
The SEPAC monthly meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of every month; so mark your calendars!
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[SEPAC WEBINAR] How and When to Use Mediation Over an IEP
January 21, 2025 | 7:30-8:30pm | Zoom (info at bottom of newsletter)
Presenter: Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA)
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.
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Which Accommodations Should I Request? IEPs vs. 504s vs. All Students
All Massachusetts districts must have a District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP) that describes accommodations, instructional supports, and the learning environment that is expected for ALL learners in general education classes. The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) recently shared this important information, including a link to the APS DCAP.
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[WEBINAR] Executive Function: The Basics
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 | 7:00–8:00 p.m. | FREE
Presenter: Margot Marcou, Executive Education Coach
Host: The Landmark School
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.
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[WEBINAR Series]: Navigating Housing Options
Housing workshops series: January 7, 14, 21, 28
12:00 – 1:00pm
Host: Perkins School for the Blind
This four-part virtual workshop series designed to help parents, caregivers, and professionals navigate the essentials of housing for young adults with disabilities. Led by national experts in the field, these sessions will dive into:
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Developing innovative housing models
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Expanding access to supportive housing
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Funding affordable housing options
Learn about housing and register
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Direct Support Youth Stipends for Young Adults Available
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has partnered with the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) to provide direct funding that eligible young adults* and their families can use to pay for transition services and social supports. Possible uses for the stipend include, gym membership, assistive technology, transportation to work/activities, mental health services not covered by insurance, and much more. [*eligibility: born between March 10, 1998 and September 30, 2001 and enrolled in special education until age 22)],
Watch presentation | Learn more
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RESOURCES – In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)!
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Basic Rights and Legal Protections in Special Education (presentation shared by Somerville SEPAC)
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Preparing Your Child for the New IEP Process: Get a discussion guide
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Comparison chart: 504 vs. IEP (via Understood.org)
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Examples of 504 accommodations (by disability) via Cambridge Public Schools
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New Balance Foundation Adaptive Sports Winter Programs - registration
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Family Holiday Activity Bundle (via Cartwheel): Download
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Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 854 1205 2274
Passcode: 378204
Join by phone: 309 205 3325
