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[RECORDING] “Understanding Executive Functioning Across K–12: How It Shows Up and How to Support It”
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On May 12th, SEPAC hosted Kelly Colon, “The Neurospicy Professor,” and Julia Kelahan Founder of Pathfinder Learning Center for a webinar on executive functioning through a neuroaffirming, real-world lens.
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Watch the recording
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Help Strengthen Arlington SEPAC
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Did you know that all Arlington parents and caregivers with an interest in special education are part of SEPAC? There is no membership process, and no prior involvement in SEPAC meetings or events is required. All are welcome, and all are voting members.
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Arlington SEPAC is looking for more parents and caregivers to get involved in board and volunteer roles. Elections will take place at our June 9 meeting.
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There are many ways to help, including sharing SEPAC news with your APS school community, helping with social media posts, updating the website, planning events, or serving in a leadership role.
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To nominate yourself or someone else, please contact arlingtonsepac@gmail.com or complete this nomination form.
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Summer Screens Workshop for Parents
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 7:30-9:00pm / Arlington High School.
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The district social work team is again offering a parent/caregiver workshop of how to plan for summer when it comes to children and devices. Please share the flyer for Coping Ahead: Summer Screen Strategies for Summer with any parents you think would benefit! We are working to confirm that location, but the date and time are set.
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SEPAC Shares Accomplishments and Future Priorities with the Arlington School Committee
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SEPAC Co-chair Elizabeth Kidd McWhorter shared SEPAC's accomplishments this year and discussed issues we continue to hear about from families.
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Watch the recording on ACMi
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SEPAC Announces First “Shoutout” Awards
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We are thrilled to announce the first recipients of the Arlington SEPAC "Shout Out" Awards. Leigh Ann Carr, one of Ottoson's Special Education teachers, and Andrea Labb, Ottoson Social Worker, were recognized for transforming a student's relationship with education through patience and creative relationship-building. Congratulations, Ms. Carr and Ms. Labb!
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Nominate an educator
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Programs and services in and around the community
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NOTE: SEPAC is sharing this information as a courtesy. An endorsement should not be inferred. Have a program or service to share? Please fill out this form.
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Camp SkyWild Comes to Wilmot, New Hampshire (August 17-22): This is a week-long overnight camp for neurodivergent kids ages 7-15: kids with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, and related support needs. They run low staff ratios, structured and predictable schedules, activities driven by camper choice. Campers can shoot archery and slingshots, go canoeing, kayaking and swimming, make a tie-dye shirt, climb a rock wall, make a smore – the full traditional camp experience, just more flexible and more supported. Apply | Learn more | Download Flyer
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Holistic, outpatient approach to substance treatment for youth ages 12-24: Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-cra) is a treatment model that can meet youth in the community, school, home or clinic. They have a very low waitlist and are expanding capacity. If you think you have someone that might be a good fit, reach out directly to IHR’s SAFE program for more information.
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Optum Behavioral Care and Life Changes provides behavioral health services for children, teens and young adults who are experiencing challenges with anxiety and depression. In addition, their therapists are specialized in working with these young patients to navigate other challenges, such as but not limited to: ADHD and autism, major life changes trauma and grief, familial conflict, behavior modification and anger managemen, eating disorders, gender affirming therapy. They offer individual and family counseling services and take most commercial insurance plans as a form of payment.
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McLean Child Outpatient High School DBT Skills Training Group in June:
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Sessions are held in-person every Monday at 5:00 PM.
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The teen skills group is covered by insurance.
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The required parent component is billed separately with a psychoeducational fee.
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For more details, including answers to common questions, please inquire about our FAQ page.
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Referrals can be sent to mclcop@mgb.org
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