Welcome to Special Education

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The Waltham Public Schools Special Education Department is responsible for making sure that our 1000 students with special education needs successfully access the general education curriculum with the support of specialized instruction and support services. Our students, who range in age from 3 to 22 years old and are in grades Pre-K through post grade 12, have learning needs that are met in the least restrictive educational environment as possible. Specialized programs are found in each building.

Waltham Support Services
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School Adjustment Counseling, and Speech and Language Therapy

Parents' Notice of Procedural Safeguards
DESE's notice to parents about procedural safeguards for all students receiving services in MA public schools.

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The WSEPAC is a state mandated and supported advisory group comprised of parents, guardians, teachers and administrators working in partnership to promote an innovative environment where children with learning challenges have equal access to educational opportunities, while ensuring that our schools strive to improve educational outcomes for all children. Our meetings are free and open to the public.

For more information call (781) 856-7165

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PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO BOOST EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS

Sponsored by: Canton Parent Advisory Council for Student Services, Luce Capt, Wachusett SEPAC, Sharon SEPAC, Stoughton, Millis SEPAC, North Reading SEPAC, North Middlesex SEPAC, Needham SEPAC, Wayland SEPAC, Duxbury SEPAC, Waltham SEPAC, Peabody SEPAC, Northboro/Southboro SEPAC, Mansfield SEPAC, Stoneham SEPAC, Northbridge SEPAC, Norwell SEPAC, East Hampton SEPAC, Somerville SEPAC, Foxboro SEPAC

WHAT ARE EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS?

They enable us to pay attention, to organize and plan task and materials, to stay focused on them and manage emotions and be flexible, and to keep track of what we are doing
Learn practical strategies to help your child develop skills and become more independent

SPEAKER: Sarah Ward

Sarah is an internationally recognized expert on executive function skills and regularly presents seminars and workshops on the programs and strategies she has developed with her Co-Director Kristen Jacobsen. Sarah has co-authored the 360 Thinking Executive program and co-developed the educational products the Academic Planner and Tracknets, as well as the Time Tracker Program and Get Ready *Do*Done instructional approach. Described as 'revolutionary' and 'groundbreaking' their 360 Thinking Program received the Innovative Promising Practices Award from the National Organization CHADD. She has presented to and consulted with over 1600 public andprivate schools in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
TUESDAY APRIL 23, 2024
6PM

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kNs3z1sfTAGnaQZa3MZ-xQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Next meeting: Tuesday, April 23

SEPAC Meeting Dates

May 8 - Basic Rights Workshop: Evaluation and Eligibility

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