All meetings will be held at the Cunniff School Library, 246 Warren Street, Watertown, MA at 5 PM unless otherwise indicated. Feel free to contact any of the officers with comments or questions: Elan Rohde, co-chair, Laine Tulipano, co-chair, Fred Isaacs, treasurer, Brenda Manning, secretary, or Myrto Flessas, vice co-chair. Meetings will be held on the following dates:
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - Planning Dinner
LOCATION: Not Your Average Joes, RSVP any officer
TIME: 6:00 PM
A social evening out to celebrate the season and to get a jump on planning the 7th Annual Awards Night. Nomination forms will be available. Come and share the cheer! Child care is not available for this date
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - Transition; Planning the Next Steps for Youth 14-22
SPEAKER: Michelle Martin-Fallon
This workshop addresses the issues related to designing the right curriculum and supports throughout high school so that the student will be on the right track for becoming self-sufficient and living independently after graduation. Information and strategies will be provided to help parents and students translate individual preferences and dreams into meaningful goals in the IEP. Michelle is a past SEAPC Co-chair and the parent of a child with multiple disabilities. Michelle is a professional systems and educational advocate. Bring your kids - child care, pizza, beverages and fresh baked goods will be provided.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - Executive Functioning
SPEAKER: Sarah Ward
LOCATION: Lowell School Library 175 Orchard Street
TIME: 6:30
Learn strategies to teach your child to efficiently manage his/her own tasks, time, space and materials (while keeping emotions in check!). A practical strategies seminar for parents and professionals on executive function skills. Bring your kids - child care, beverages and fresh baked goods will be provided.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - March Madness-Navigating MassHealth
MassHealth offers a broad range of health-care services. Natalie will explain the MassHealth application process and whether it is beneficial for your family to pursue. Applications will be on hand for evaluation. Q and A time will be provided at the end of the presentation. Natalie has been working as a social worker for 17 years and has a child with special needs.Bring your kids - child care, pizza, beverages and fresh baked goods will be provided.
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010 - 6th Annual Awards Night & Responding Versus Reacting to Your Kids: Key Principals and Techniques for Effective Parenting The Arsenal Center for the Arts
SPEAKER: Charlie Appelstein
LOCATION: 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA
TIME: 6:30 - 9:00
This is an uplifting evening to honor all that is great in Special Education in Watertown. We have many dedicated people in our schools and the community. Join us to recognize and honor those who have been influential in our children's lives. Nomination Ballots are enclosed in this mailing please take the time to nominate an educator, professional or individual within the community who has positively impacted you or your child. We would also love to have parents involved in the presentation of the awards.
The awards will be followed by a presentation by Charlie Appelstein an entertaining speaker whose motto is, "There's no such thing as a bad kid." Charlie has spent over 25 years working with children, parents. Join us for one of his most popular keynote address "The Glass Ain't Half-Full; Heck, It's Overflowing!" Creating a Strength-Based Culture in Your Setting. Strength-based practice is an emerging approach to helping at-risk children, youth, and families that is exceptionally positive and hope-inspiring. Q and A time will be provided at the end. Light Hor D'Oeuvres, baked goods and beverages will be served. Childcare is not available for this date.
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - Negotiating Playgrounds and Community Settings
SPEAKERS: Barbara Cannon and Renee Dean, Melmark New England
How parents can effectively communicate with others (teachers, other children, other parents, relatives) about their child's disability to facilitate understanding and acceptance. Strategies to use to facilitate peer interaction. Bring your kids - child care, pizza, beverages and fresh baked goods will be provided.
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June 9, 2010 - Executive Functioning
LOCATION: Not Your Average Joes, RSVP any officer.
TIME: 6:00
A social evening out to herald the end of the school year and to get a jump start on next year's speaker series. We don't meet throughout the summer, but it gives us an opportunity to plan ahead.
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