Join us to discuss special education issues, programs, and concerns.

Newton Parent Advisory Council (NewtonPAC) for Special Education meetings are free and open to all people interested in learning more about special education in Newton.

Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 PM

Transitioning from High School to Adulthood

presented by Jill Curry, NPS Transition Specialist and Tony Sirignano, NPS Job Developer

Jill Curry & Tony Sirignano will review transition planning and the Transition Planning Form (TPF).  They will review a range of transition topics including supporting student self-determination skills, the 688 referral process, employment, post-secondary education and community based resources.  Participants will be provided with handouts including a copy of the Transition Planning Form and various resources for supporting students through the transition planning process.

If you have a child turning 14 this year or already 14 or older, this meeting is for you!  Transition planning begins the year a child turns 14 per MA Special Education law.  More information on Transition is here

Room 473 at Newton North High School, 457 Walnut Street, Newtonville.

Networking and light refreshments beginning at 7:15 pm.

Directions to Newton North and a link to the map of the school are here

Directions to Classroom 473.  Park and enter the building at the Theatre entrance as this puts you closest to the meeting  room. Classroom 473 is at the top of staircase H.  To get to Stairway H enter the Theatre entrance and turn to the right, the doors the stairway H are at the end of the glass wall.  The closest elevator is on the small hallway to the right immediately after the ramp ends.  You will have passed the block of rooms for the Innovation lab, and will be across from the Art wing.  If you pass the cafeteria, turn around and find the small hall that will be on your left.

Questions, contact Sandy and Jo-Louise at info@newtonpac.org.

2011-2012 Evening Meetings

October 3, Monday	Middle/High School NPS Special Education Programs with Judy Levin-Charns
October 20, Thursday	Preschool and Elementary School NPS Special Education Programs with Judy Levin-Charns
November 3, Thursday	IEP Goals and your Child: How to Determine Effective Progress by Dan Heffernan, Esq.
December 1, Thursday	Basic Rights in Special Education by Tim Sindelar, Esq.
January 12, Thursday begins at 7:00 pm	Components of a Quality Reading Program for Children with Dyslexia by Elaine Holden
February 9, Thursday	Effective Communication and the IEP by Elizabeth Bostic from the Federation for Children with Special Needs
March 1, Thursday Newton North room 473	Transitioning from High School to Adulthood presented by Jill Curry, NPS Transition Specialist and Tony Sirignano, NPS Job Developer
April 3, Tuesday	Executive Function in Middle and High School
May 3, Thursday	Brainstorming – Special Education and PAC Goals for 2012-2013
June – date TBD	3rd Annual Awards Celebration

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Education Center, 100 Walnut Street, Newtonville, in Room 210. Light refreshments and networking start at 7:15.