Arlington SEPAC Newsletter: February 26, 2025
2/28/2025 7:02 am
*Monthly SEPAC Meeting*
March 11, 2025 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Zoom (info at end of newsletter)
New! Post-meeting informal "hang-outs"! Feel free to stick around to chat more casually and/or ask questions.
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COMING SOON! The Annual SEPAC Survey of Parents and Caregivers
Regardless of whether your child has a specific diagnosis or where you are in your Special Education journey, we want to hear about your experiences in APS! In our role as advisor to the School Committee on policies related to Special Education, we need participation from as many parents and caregivers as possible!
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Bringing Literacy to the Light (In-person event)
March 6, 2025 | Concord Carlisle High School
500 Walden Street, 01742
“Your best social-emotional program is a literacy program”
– Kareem Weaver
Kareem Weaver passionately advocates for Literacy as a Civil Right. His insights and experiences are both profound and inspiring. He will be joined by esteemed local leaders in education and psychology, addressing the most pressing issue of our generation—literacy!
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Helping Neurodiverse Students Thrive in College (Webinar)
March 12, 2025 | 7:00pm
Hosts: Ildi Szekely, college consultant | Dr. Joseph Moldover, developmental neuropsychologist
Understand how neuropsychological assessments inform diagnoses and document learning disabilities to support academic success. Learn how colleges use assessments to determine accommodations, services, and support for neurodiverse students and how to help students advocate for their needs and thrive in a college setting.
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Workshop on Basic Rights in Special Education – Evaluation and Eligibility
March 19, 2025 | 7:00-9:00 PM | Zoom
Parents often don’t know where to start when they suspect their child may need extra support or accommodations in the public school system. This workshop will go through the evaluation and eligibility process and review your legal rights. Learn more about topics that will be covered here.
Register in advance (you will receive a link to sign on).
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Rescheduled! Special Education Mediation and Facilitation with BSEA
March 25, 2025 | 7:30pm -8:30pm | Zoom
The Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) will share essential information about Special Education Mediation and/or IEP Facilitation in Massachusetts. The presentation covers how and when to request a mediation as well as how to prepare for and what to expect from mediation at the BSEA. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Parent & Caregiver Workshop: Anxious Childhood Emotions
Starting in April
The Arlington Public Schools counseling team is excited to offer another parent workshop series on the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) treatment model. SPACE is designed for families who find themselves struggling to navigate and support their child's anxiety. The next round of workshops will take place in April. Learn more
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Do you have a child struggling with anxiety?
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Do you find yourself modifying daily routines, avoiding certain places or activities, or doing things for your child to prevent their distress?
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If yes, this workshop might be a great fit for you.
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In Case You Missed It (highlights from past newsletters)
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Malden and Medford High Schools Hosts Transition-to-Adulthood Fair (3/12)
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Demystifying Dyslexia (webinar 2/27)
All past newsletters can be found on the SEPAC website (right hand column).
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Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Passcode: 378204
Join by phone: 309 205 3325
