Arlington SEPAC February news
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Arlington SEPAC Newsletter: February 4, 2025
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***Monthly SEPAC Meeting***
February 11, 2025 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Zoom (info at end of newsletter)
New this month! Post-meeting informal "hang-outs"! Feel free to stick around to chat more casually and/or ask questions on your mind.
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COMING SOON! The Annual SEPAC Survey of Parents and Caregivers
Be on the lookout for the annual SEPAC survey which serves to capture parent/caregiver satisfaction with the Special Education services provided in the Arlington Public Schools and to inform discussions with APS administration and the School Committee. Regardless of whether your child has a specific diagnosis or where you are in your Special Education journey, we want to hear from you!
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[SEPAC WEBINAR] What’s love got to do with it? Sexuality, puberty, and autism
February 6, 2025 | 7:30pm | Zoom
Come join Dr. Eileen Crehan of Tufts University to chat about love, sexuality, and changing bodies and autism. This can be a topic that elicits some giggles and some blushing but it is at the forefront of the minds of many parents of kids with developmental disabilities. Dr. Crehan will give a brief overview of some important information about disability and sexuality and will share resources. Bring your questions!
Register now (you will then receive the Zoom link)
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[SEPAC WEBINAR] Demystifying Dyslexia Group
February 27, 2025 | 6:30pm | Zoom
Join Dr. Ola Ozernov-Palchik and Miriam Fein, MS, CCC-SLP for a discussion on unpacking the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of dyslexia. Hosted by our Canton SEPAC friends!
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[APS PARENT/CAREGIVER TRAINING] Youth Mental Health First Aid – New dates announced!
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Monday, March 3 (8:15 - 11:45am) & Tuesday, March 4 (8:15 - 11:45am)
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Thursday, April 10 (8:15am - 4pm)
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Thursday, May 15 (8:15am - 4pm)
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Tuesday, June 3 (12 - 3:30pm) & Tuesday, June 10 (12 - 3:30pm)
Questions? Contact Julia Vitagliano jvitagliano@arlington.k12.ma.
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Arlington Youth Counseling Center (AYCC) Parent/Caregiver Group
Mondays 6:00-7:15pm | February 24 - April 21
AYCC is offering a parent/caregiver support group with clinician Amy Hoff, MA. This small therapeutic group will meet weekly to share and cultivate connections. We will build practical skills that will increase confidence in our ability to empathize with our children, respond to behaviors, and solve problems with them collaboratively.
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[EVENT] Malden and Medford High Schools Hosts Transition-to-Adulthood Fair
March 12, 2025 | 6-8pm | Malden High School gym
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[NEW RESOURCE] Crisis Intervention
Advocates created this social story at the request of APS school social workers to help children understand how the organization's mobile crisis unit works with students and families.
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The Autism Society of Massachusetts Offering Medical ID Bracelets
Medical ID bracelets play a critical role in ensuring the safety of individuals with Autism, especially in emergency situations. These bracelets serve as a vital communication tool, enabling nonspeaking individuals to convey important information to first responders when needed. Applications are open for a bracelet gift card.
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[MARKET RESEARCH] CareCostAI and Managing Medical Expenses
CareCostAI is an early-stage start-up who is building a tool to help families save on medical bills. They trying to connect with Special Ed (and adjacent) families to better understand their needs.
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