2018 Past Events SEPAC Business Meeting THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 08 2018, 6:15 pm Natick High School (Lecture Hall - 2nd floor) Please join Natick SEPAC for some February Business meeting - see details/agenda here.Basic Rights Training THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8 2018, 7 - 9 pm Natick High School (Lecture Hall - 2nd floor) - Snow date 2/15/18 A
speaker from the Federation for Children with Special Needs helps
parents navigate the process to request support services and understand
the laws/guidelines surrounding special education. This meeting
is highly recommended for parents just starting
the special education process or parents that have a child on an IEP but
have
never attended a Basic Rights workshop before. Registration is not
required, but appreciated in an effort to be able provide enough
handouts . Please naticksepac@gmail.com if you plan to attend.SEPAC Business Meeting TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 2018, 7 pm Natick Town Hall (2nd floor) Please join Natick SEPAC for their January Business meeting.2017 Past Events Strategies for reducing academic stress and strengthening executive function skills at home THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2 2017, 7pm Natick High School (Lecture Hall – 2nd floor) Please join Dan Levine and Melissa Wilson of Engaging Minds who will present strategies for reducing academic stress and strengthening executive function skills at home. For parents with students in grade 4 - 12. In this workshop parents will learn:
Natick SEPAC Meeting: Meet SEPAC School Liaisons TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3 2017, 7pm Natick Town Hall Developing Your Child's Self-Determination Skills and SEPAC Board Elections THURSDAY MAY 25 2017, 7pm Natick Town Hall (3rd floor - School Committee Room) Personal Pathways to Success: Career & Training FairJoin Dr. Lori Peterson to explore these questions and learn about
evidence-based strategies to increase opportunities to support the development
of your child’s self-determination skills. Parents will walk away with:
WEDNESDAY MARCH 22, 2017, 6:30-8:30 pm Natick High School Cafeteria, 15 West St Students and families are invited to learn about a variety of postsecondary options beyond typical 4 year colleges. Hosted in Collaboration by Natick, Holliston, Framingham, and Newton Public Schools Link to more infoSelf-Determination Skills and the Student led IEP process Join Tim Luff, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, to learn how the Natick Public Schools will teach self-determination skills to students in an effort to have them become meaningful participants in their IEP Team Meetings. Note: A vote to approve the 01/23/17 Meeting minutes and revised SEPAC Bylaws will also be taken. Post-Secondary Transition Roundtable THURSDAY MARCH 9, 2017, 7 - 9 pm (rescheduled from the original 2/9 due to storm) Natick High School, 15 West St Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Natick, Newton, and Wellesley Public Schools are pleased to announce a Transition Roundtable Presentation on the topic of post-secondary transition options. Link to more info Basic Rights Training THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2017, 7 - 9 pm Natick Town Hall (3rd floor - Training Room) A
speaker from the Federation for Children with Special Needs helps
parents navigate the process to request support services and understand
the laws/guidelines surrounding special education. This meeting is highly recommended for parents just starting
the special education process or parents that have a child on an IEP but have
never attended a Basic Rights workshop before. SEPAC Board Meeting MONDAY JANUARY 23, 2017, 7pm Natick Town Hall (2nd floor - Dlott Meeting Room) 2016 Past Events SOLD OUT: Sarah Ward (Parent/Caregiver Event): Developing your Child's Independent Executive Function Skills MONDAY OCTOBER 17, 2016: 6:30-8:45 pm, Wilson Auditorium Sarah Ward (Educator Event): Executive Function Skills For Success in the Classroom MONDAY OCTOBER 17, 2016: 3:30-5:00 pm, Wilson Auditorium This workshop will provide practical, hands-on strategies to
develop students' executive function skills for success in school. Meet the Student Services TeamTHURSDAY OCTOBER 13, 2016: 7-9pm Town Hall, 3rd Floor Note: Prior to this event there will be a SEPAC Board Meeting, 6 - 6:45pm Student Services Recap, Board Member elections and 2016-2017 planningJoin us for an opportunity to meet the Students Services team for all grade levels (preschool - high school), including Superintendent, Peter Sanchioni, and Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Tim Luff. Parents and staff will participate in small group discussions to help learn from each other. A great opportunity for parents to meet the Student Services staff outside of a formal IEP meeting, or to meet staff members that parents may be working with in the future. THURSDAY MAY 26, 2016: 7 pm, Natick Town Hall (3rd Floor) 2015-2016 Student Services Recap, Welcoming of our new School Representatives and 2016-2017 planning SPARK/SEPAC: How to Make and Keep Friends WEDNESDAY MARCH 16, 2016: 7-9 pm, Natick High School Donna Shea and Nadine Briggs, friendship experts and social
coaches, offer tools to help your child achieve social success. Nadine and
Donna provide easy to implement and actionable tips that assist children in
attaining, maintaining and sustaining improved social skills and true &
lasting friendships. Metrowest Special Needs Resource Fair Please join us for this free event to learn about local resources, activities, and services available to individuals and family
members with special needs. The fair is designed to offer MetroWest families
the opportunity to learn about dozens of programs, services, products and
resources – all in one location. Note: Children are welcome.
We will have an arts and crafts area staffed with volunteers so parents
and caretakers can take in the fair. Click here for a list of participating vendors SEPAC Board Meeting TUESDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2016: 7-9pm, Natick Town Hall, -3rd floor Please join Natick SEPAC to get an update on the upcoming Metrowest Special Needs Resource Fair. Elementary Specialized Programs THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2016: 7-9pm, Natick Town Hall, -3rd floor Please join Tim Luff, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Paul Tagliapietra, Assistant Director of Student Services for a presentation on the Natick Elementary Specialized Programs. Understanding your Child's Learning Style The different ways students take in and generate information can greatly affect how and whether they succeed in school and later in life. The presenter will identify the features of different learning styles and through interactive discussion with the group participants will explore how parents and teachers can harness a child’s learning style to help him/her achieve success in many different environments, including the classroom. SEPAC Board Meeting THURSDAY JANUARY 7, 2016: 7-9pm, Natick Town Hall, -3rd floor Please join Natick SEPAC to get an update on the upcoming Metrowest Special Needs Resource Fair and SPARK/SEPAC event: How to Make and Keep Friends. Volunteers are needed. 2015 Past Events Basic Rights Training DECEMBER 3, 2015: 6:30-8:30pm, Natick Town Hall 3rd floor, 13 E Central St. Free babysitting provided: Must register for babysitting by Monday 11/30 by emailing naticksepac@gmail.com A speaker from the Federation for Children with Special Needs helps parents navigate the process to request support services and understand the laws/guidelines surrounding special education. This meeting is highly recommended for parents just starting the special education process or parents that have a child on an IEP but have never attended a Basic Rights workshop before. Meet the Student Services Team An opportunity to meet and interact with the Student Services Staff Student Services Recap, Board Member elections and 2015-2016 planning THURSDAY MAY 28, 2015: 7 pm, Natick Town Hall (3rd Floor) 2014-2015 Student Services Recap, Welcoming of our new School Liaisons and 2015-2016 planning |
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