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
The 8th Annual Newton SEPAC Special Educator Awards
The Newton Special Education Parent Advisory Council is pleased to announce: The 8th Annual Newton SEPAC Special Educator Awards Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Newton North High School Cafeteria 457 Walnut Street 6:30 pm: Buffet Dinner, Dessert, Beverages, and Mingling 7:00 pm: Awards Ceremony The Special Educator Awards are presented to Newton faculty and staff members … Continue reading The 8th Annual Newton SEPAC Special Educator Awards
May 12 Presentation on Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning
The next NewtonPAC evening meeting will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 pm. in room 210 of the Education Center at 100 Walnut Street. Annette M. Hines, Esq., will be presenting on Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning. The meeting will begin with networking and refreshments at 7:15 pm., and the presentation will … Continue reading May 12 Presentation on Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning
March 29 Presentation on Restraint, Seclusion and Time-Outs, and the use of quiet rooms
The next NewtonPAC evening meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 29 at 7:00 pm. in room 210 of the Education Center at 100 Walnut Street. Dan Almeida, District Supervisor of ABA Services, will be presenting on the new State regulations and Newton's policy changes. The meeting will begin with networking and refreshments at 6:45 … Continue reading March 29 Presentation on Restraint, Seclusion and Time-Outs, and the use of quiet rooms
February 23 Presentation on Effective Progress
The next NewtonPAC evening meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 23 at 7:30 pm. in room 304 of the Education Center at 100 Walnut Street. Attorney Dan Heffernan, a partner at Kotin, Crabtree and Strong, will present on Effective Progress. The meeting will begin with networking and refreshments at 7:15 pm., and the presentation … Continue reading February 23 Presentation on Effective Progress
January 20 Presentation on High School Special Education Programs
The Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education (NewtonPAC) will host a meeting on High School Programs and Transition from middle school on January 20, 2016. The meeting will be held in the Education Center at 100 Walnut Street, room 304 (subject to change). The meeting will be from 6:30-8:00 pm (An hour earlier than … Continue reading January 20 Presentation on High School Special Education Programs
Tonight Dec 15 Attention 4th and 5th grade parents: PAC Meeting Tonight on Middle School Transitions
We will host a NewtonPAC meeting tonight on: Middle School Programs and Transition Planning Tuesday, December 15, 2015 7:30-9 pm. Room 304 of the Education Center at 100 Walnut Street, Newtonville The agenda includes: What to expect in your child's transition meeting Presentations on the programs in all four middle schools: Neighborhood inclusion The Learning … Continue reading Tonight Dec 15 Attention 4th and 5th grade parents: PAC Meeting Tonight on Middle School Transitions
Middle School Programs and Transitions on Dec. 15
We will be holding a PAC meeting on December 15 at 7:30 p.m. In the Education Center at 100 Walnut Street. The topic will be Middle School Programs and Transitions. We will discuss specific NPS programs as well as academic and social issues for 6th graders. Parents of current middle schoolers, would you be willing … Continue reading Middle School Programs and Transitions on Dec. 15
