Special Education Parent Advisory Council
NEEDHAM SPED PAC
2008-2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held from 7-9 pm at the
Broadmeadow School Music Room; 120 Broadmeadow Road, Needham
From 7:00-7:30 we will have light refreshments; presentations will begin
promptly at 7:30.
September 15 What’s New in Needham Special Education
Needham Special Education Administrators
October 27 What are tests testing? Understanding Psychological
and
Neuropsychological Assessment
Joseph Moldover, Psy.D., Integrated Center for Child Development
November 17 Understanding Executive Functioning and Practical
Classroom Strategies
Alex Michaels, Executive Director, Milestones, Inc.
December 8 Holiday Party for Families
6 – 8 pm
Boston Sports Club in Wellesley – Laser Tag, Games, Food
January 12 Access to the General Curriculum: How to use
the IEP as a tool to
ensure effective progress
Adam R. Goldberg, M.Ed., Educational Consultant,
Chief Executive Officer of The Goldberg Center for Educational Planning™
February 9 Local Activities and Camps Open House
*** Will be held in Broadmeadow School Performance Center ***
March 9 Strategies for Improving Written Expression
Bonnie Singer, Ph.D., CCC
President/CEO, Architects for Learning
*** Will be held in Pollard School Auditorium from 7:30-9:30***
April 13 Inclusion of Special Needs Children in Regular
Ed. Classrooms
May 11 Forming Friendships: How to facilitate peer interactions
Arleen Schwartz, M.Ed, Floortime Practioner,
Lori Hodgins Brazil, M.Ed, and Cari Feingold, M.S. OTR/L
Founders and Directors of Adventures Outside the Box
June 8 Panel Discussion: Dealing with the Emotional Stresses
of Parenting a
Special Needs Child
For more information or to be placed on our e-mail list, please contact PAC co-chairs Tee Stock at edandtee@rcn.com or 781-444-4528 or Maureen Callahan at maurcallahan@comcast.net or 449-4023