General Meetings 2019-20
September 26 – Specific Learning Disabilities & Specialized Programs
(Dyslexia, ADHD & Executive Function)
Presentations and Related Links:
YouTube Video
September 2019 SLD & ADHD Meeting Flyer
Meeting Agenda
How Parents/Guardians Can Gain Understanding & Build Their Child’s Executive Functioning Skills – Debra Gately & Christine Panarese, BPS Assistant Director(s) for Special Education K-8
Enhancing and Practicing Executive Function Skills with Children From Infancy to Adolescence _Center for Developing Child_Harvard University
Executive Function 101 Prepared by the National Center for Learning Disabilities
Resource List for Executive Functioning _ SSD Family & Community Resource Center
Strengthening Executive Function in Children _ Tips for Parents and Practitioners _ Parent Further
Relevant Laws in Education for Reading and Dyslexia
Decoding Dyslexia Book List_ Nancy Duggan
Perkins Library Application for Free Library Service_Individual
Free BookShare Account
Learning Ally
*Nancy Duggan’s, Executive Director of Decoding Dyslexia MA, presentation can be seen on our YouTube Channel. Slides are not authorized for posting.
October 24 – Basic Rights and Developing an IEP & 504 Plan
Presentations and Related Links:
YouTube Video
Oct 2019 Basic Rights Meeting Flyer
Basic Rights of Special Education – Attorney Pamela Coveney_ Disability Law Center
A. Letter to Request An Evaluation for Special Education Services
B. Evaluation Consent Form
C. School District Refusal to Act
D. Letter to Request An Independent Evaluation
E. IEP Service Grid
F. Placement Consent Form
G. IEP Signature Page
H. Sample Letter When School Does Not Deliver IEP Services
I. Transition Planning Form
J. Know Your Rights Suspensions & Expulsions
K. Delegation of Decision Making Authority
Adolescent Autonomy Checklist
BTU_ Inclusion Done Right – Ilene Carver
November 21 – Resource Fair
Presentations and Related Links:
November 21st Special Needs Resource Fair Flyer
2019 Resource Vendor Fair List and Table Directory
A Sample of Handouts Available at the Resource Fair:
Special Education Alphabet Soup _ Popular Acronyms
Mayor’s Commission For Persons With Disabilities – City of Boston
WAV Taxi Cabs (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles) – City of Boston
Community Support & Care Coordination Programs For Children with Special Health Care Needs – DPH
Children and Youth With Special Health Needs Program -DPH
BPS Assistive Technology Terminology_ Consultation and Evaluative Information
Kennedy Day School at Franciscan Children’s _So Every Kid Can
Boston Children’s Hospital Autism Spectrum Center
The Autism Program at Boston Medical Center
The Autism Program at BMC Teens Engaged As Mentors (TEAM)
Autism Support Insurance Centers
Stipends And Support for Caregivers – Caregiver Homes
The Will To Work Program – Goodwill
The Transition To Work Program – Goodwill
The Employment Supports Program – Goodwill
Strive Program – BPS Office of Special Education
Important Transition Turning 22 Information Every Family Should Know_DDS
DDS Greater Boston Area Office Contact Information and General Information
DDS Greater Boston Area Office Children’s Services and Family Support Services
DDS Children’s Services Coordination
DDS Metro Boston Family Support Centers and Autism Support Centers
December 14 (Saturday, 3:00 P.M. – 6:00 PM) Parent Social Event
Presentations and Related Links:
Boston SpEd PAC Family Social Flyer
January 23 – Assistive Technology Workshop (AAC, Ipads etc…)
Presentations and Related Links:
YouTube Video
January 2020 Assistive Technology General Meeting
Technology As a Social Tool – Elise Wulff, MGH ASPIREMicrosoft Learning Tools- Tisha Nguyen & Tanairi Sorrentini, Microsoft
Microsoft 365: Education: Learning Tools
Assistive Technology & Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices – Aubrey Rubin, BPS
February 27 – Advocacy, Bully Prevention & Open Discussion
Presentations and Related Links:
YouTube Video
February 2020 General Meeting Flyer_ Advocacy Bull Prevention & Open Discussion
Helping Parents Deal with Bullying in Children’s Lives – Boston VS Bullies
Bully Prevention & Intervention For Students With Disabilities _ Jodie Elgee _ Succeed Boston at the CIC MASS Advocates Standing Strong
Self Advocate Transition Tips for Parents
(Cancelled) March 26 – ABA Services, Strategies & Techniques for dealing with Behavioral Challenges
Presentations and Related Links:
As a precautionary step to help avoid the spread of COVID-19, the meeting is cancelled.
March 26 General Meeting Flyer_ ABA Services & Managing Challenging Behaviors
The Autism Program at Boston Medical Center
Parent Leadership in Autism Network (PLAN) at BMC
April 30 – Transition Services & Special Needs Trusts
Presentations and Related Links:
YouTube Video
April 30 Zoom General Meeting Flyer_Transition Services & Special Education Services During COVID-19 Q & A
Transition Planning Attorneys Melanie Jarboe & Alicia Warren _Kotin, Crabtree & Strong, LLP
Transition Services in the Boston Public SchoolsBPS_ Marcia Fitzpatrick_ Assistant Director of Transition ServicesA Family Guide to Transition Services in Massachusetts_MA Rehabilitation Commission & Federation for Children with Special Needs
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The Link Center Transition Brochure_Federation for Children with Special Needs
May 28 – Extended School Year (ESY) & Board Elections
Presentations and Related Links:
ESY & Board Elections May General Meeting Flyer
Extended School Year (ESY) 2020 _ Cindie Neilson_BPS Assistant Superintendent of Special Education
Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Board (SpEd PAC) Board Positions