Co-Chairperson Christine Carey Rajeev Parlikar Peter G. Shea Secretary Lisa DePalma Treasurer (TBD) At-LargeRocío CalvoErin Kelly-MakolBrigitte LaMarcheEliza Spaulding
Announcements
Thank You to 2019 SEPAC Awards Food Donors
The 2019 #newtonma#SEPAC Awards committee want to thank the incredible businesses that donated treats for our awards event. Our guests and coordinators were thrilled with everything! We are reliant on donations each year and the generosity of these shops make us a success -- so please LIKE & patronize these amazing businesses! Theicingonthecake , Brewers Coalition, Stop & Shop, Dunn Gaherin's, West Street … Continue reading Thank You to 2019 SEPAC Awards Food Donors
2019 Newton SEPAC Award Winner Stories
Here is the full 2019 list of student and parent stories about the Newton special educators that made a difference to them in the 2018-19 school year. View here: Newton Special Ed Stories
2019 SEPAC Awards – Nominations are open!
10th Annual SEPAC Special Educator Awards Thursday, May 30th Newton South High School Cafeteria* (click for map) 140 Brandeis Road Newton Center, MA 02459 6:00 pm *please note new location The SEPAC Special Educator Awards are presented to Newton faculty and staff members who have done exceptional work with students receiving special education services. Parents, guardians … Continue reading 2019 SEPAC Awards – Nominations are open!
Reminder: 4.23.19 Join The Newton Special Education Parent Advisory Council and Newton Police Department
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2019 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM ROOM 217, NEWTON EDUCATION CENTER, 100 WALNUT STREET NEWTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICER BRETT FEROLITO – Community Outreach Officer & OFFICER JUSTIN LAU – Community Outreach Officer Join Newton’s SEPAC to hear from the Newton Police Department and their Community Outreach Officer’s. Some of the topics they … Continue reading Reminder: 4.23.19 Join The Newton Special Education Parent Advisory Council and Newton Police Department
4.23.19 Join The Newton Special Education Parent Advisory Council and Newton Police Department
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2019 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM ROOM 217, NEWTON EDUCATION CENTER, 100 WALNUT STREET NEWTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICER BRETT FEROLITO – Community Outreach Officer &OFFICER JUSTIN LAU – Community Outreach Officer Join Newton’s SEPAC to hear from the Newton Police Department and their Community Outreach Officers. Some of the topics they will … Continue reading 4.23.19 Join The Newton Special Education Parent Advisory Council and Newton Police Department
PDF: Office of Public School Monitoring, Tiered Focused Monitoring Orientation
View the presentation from the 4.9.19 meeting here.
4.9.19 Learn about Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Monitoring: Join us
Dear fellow parents and guardians, Please join us at the SEPAC open board meeting next Tuesday to learn more about how the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) monitors special education at Newton Public Schools. In the coming weeks, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct a Tiered … Continue reading 4.9.19 Learn about Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Monitoring: Join us
3.12.19 Presentation: Mental Health in Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities
Dr. Kerim Munir, MD, MPH, DSc, Director of Psychiatry at the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Boston Children’s Hospital More info TBA
2.13.19 Presentation: Executive Function Skills in Children and Adolescents
Wednesday, February 13, 20197:30 – 9 pm AuditoriumNewton North High School457 Walnut StreetNewton, MA KRISTEN JACOBSEN, MS CCC-SLP This presentation is co-sponsored by Newton Public Schools Teach children to manage their time, space and materials (and keep their emotions in check)! This presentation will cover powerful strategies to help your child develop independent executive function; … Continue reading 2.13.19 Presentation: Executive Function Skills in Children and Adolescents