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January 24 Meeting1/27/2019 School Committee Presentation Subcommittee
February 5 at 6PM A report of CSEPAC business, accomplishments, goals, and budget projections will be share alongside the results of the Parent Needs Assessment Survey. Concerns and recommendations will be shared. Afterward, it will be posted on the website. A recording will be on chelmsfordtv.org/watch/youtube/ "Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results." – Andrew Carnegie CSEPAC Email A vote was taken and members unanimously approved a new SEPAC email address for business. [email protected] is the business email. This is a public email used to schedule agenda items and attend to PAC business, subject to OML and FOIA. This email can be accessed by the public when requested. [email protected] is a private and confidential email for parents to request information and resources. No SEPAC business will be conducted via this email. Zen Den for BSA event Feb 2, 530-730PM CSEPAC will host the Zen Den at BSA Sweetheart Dance. Volunteers needed. Zen Den is a sensory friendly play space. CSEPAC is interested in helping to host activities/booths at school wide events. We have materials for Zen Den. Executive Functioning Chelmsford Public Library, McCarthy Room April 4, 7-830PM Presented by: Speech and Language Pathologist, Karen Grabowski, and Special Educator & BCBA, Kristine Wiltz. Together, they will describe executive functioning deficits and focus on how to address your child’s needs at home. Tools and techniques will be offered across all grade levels. This is a free event, open to the public. RSVP appreciated. Upcoming Workshops TBA We are working on setting up a workshop for this spring on (1) 504 Plans and (2) Anxiety. Visions of Community Seaport World Trade Center Host: FCSN Mar 9, 730AM-430PM https://fcsn.org/voc/ A Conference for Families of Children with Special Needs and the Professionals Who Serve Them
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Are you thinking about attending visions of community?
Chelmsford SEPAC has the opportunity to sent one interested parent at no cost as a benefit of our MassPAC membership. Send in your letter of interest to [email protected] by February 1st and you will be registered to win! Additional information including key note speaker, workshops, and registration information can be found here: https://fcsn.org/voc/ A Conference for Families of Children with Special Needs and the Professionals Who Serve Them Saturday, March 9th, 2019, 7:30am – 4:30pm | Seaport World Trade Center | 1 Seaport Lane, Boston, MA Workshops on: assistive technology, Autism, IEP goal-setting, self-care, transition planning, …and more!
Registration for Visions of Community is $80/person before 2/8/19 and $95/person after 2/8/19. The cost for our Becoming a Leader Youth Forum is $50/person. Partial, scholarships are available
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Introducing our new Secretary!1/25/2019 We are so excited to have Laurie McCarron back on the board as secretary.
She was unanimously voted into the position at the January 24th meeting. Laurie held the position in the spring of 2018 and took a short break to focus on training and education. She co-runs the Chelmsford Special Education Parent Support group, which is a parent organization that hosts in person and on online forum. Laurie is active on the State level, networking with other SEPAC's and promoting #SEPACAWARENESS.
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Zen Den at BSA Sweetheart Dance1/22/2019 CSEPAC will be volunteering at the Byam School Association's Sweetheart Dance on Saturday Febraury 2, 530-730pm.
The Zen Den is a sensory friendly play space that allows children who need a break to relax during busy school wide events. Volunteers help to keep materials tidy and share information about CSEPAC. If you are interested in volunteering for 30-60 minutes, please contact a board member ASAP. We'd love to have you play with us! edit: Valentine's Dance was changed to Sweetheart Dance AB
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Harrington PTO Heritage Festival1/14/2019
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Free Babysitting1/7/2019 One of the reasons people listed in the survey as a reason they have not attended CSEPAC events is the need for child care.
We've coordinated with the Exploring Early Childhood program at Chelmsford High School to provide on site child care. Child care will be provided by high school volunteers working to complete their service hours. To reserve your spot, email Joan Murphy, CHS Exploring Early Childhood teacher:: [email protected] with the subject heading “Child Care for CSEPAC Meeting.” Please include your name, phone number, the number of children you need care for, and the children’s ages. Do not include any other personal or identifying information. CSEPAC Winter/Spring 2019 Meeting Schedule CSEPAC Business Meetings CHS Learning Commons, 7-9pm January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23* Workshop: An IEP for My Child Chelmsford Public Library, 645-845pm January 15 *Elections will be held at the May meeting. In order to vote in elections, members must have attended at least 1 meeting prior in the same school year. AB |