Georgetown SEPAC 2015-2016 Meeting Schedule

The Georgetown Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Meeting schedule for the 2015-2016 school year is as follows: SEPTEMBER 15th: SEPAC Meet & Greet. Our first meeting of the year will feature Dr. Donna Straight, Ed.D., our Director of Special Education. Dr. Straight and other members of the Special Education Department will provide parents with an overview of the vision for the Special Education Department for the 2015-2016 school year. Additionally, parents will be able to ask questions and share concerns. Other topics will include: fundraising and parent participation. Please note that we will have two 2 Georgetown SEPAC Fall 2015 meeting times for this first meeting of the year: (1) 9:00 – 10:00 AM in the Main Office Conference Room (1st Floor) at the Penn Brook School; and (2) 7:00 – 8:00 PM in the Library at the Penn Brook School. OCTOBER 13, 2015: SEPAC Monthly Meeting. General Q & A, information sharing and group discussions on a variety of Special Education Topics. Please note that this runs from 7:00 – 8:00 PM in the Library at the Penn Brook School. NOVEMBER 10, 2015: SEPAC Monthly Meeting. Deconstructing the IEP: Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know, but Were Afraid to Ask. Presented by Sandy O’Connor, Georgetown’s Elementary Special Education Coordinator. Ms. O’Connor will review the IEP form, individual sections and discuss the differences between an IEP and a 504 Plan. Please note that this runs from 9:00 – 10:00 AM in the Main Office Conference Room (1st Floor) at the Penn Brook School. DECEMBER 15, 2015: SEPAC Parents Holiday Coffee Connection. An informal gathering the celebrate the Holidays with other SEPAC parents. Refreshments will be served. Please note that this runs from 7:00 – 8:00 PM in the Library at the Penn Brook School. JANUARY 12, 2016: SEPAC Monthly Meeting. Extended School Year Services (“ESY”): What is ESY and Who Qualifies? Presented by Dr. Straight. Please note that this runs from 9:00 – 10:00 AM in the Main Office Conference Room (1st Floor) at the Penn Brook School. MARCH 15, 2016: SEPAC Monthly Meeting. General Q & A, information sharing and group discussions on a variety of Special Education Topics. Please note that this runs from 9:00 – 10:00 AM in the Main Office Conference Room (1st Floor) at the Penn Brook School. APRIL 12, 2016: SEPAC Monthly Meeting. Special Education Law Boot Camp. Presented by Shelby Walker. This seminar will focus on the basics of both state and federal special education law. Additional practice points on the do’s and don’ts of negotiation, tips and strategies for how to be an effective advocate for your child while building trust and respect. We will also cover the “W’s” of Advocacy: When should I begin advocating for my child? What laws should I become familiar with? What else do I need in order to be an effective advocate? Please note that this runs from 7:00 – 8:30 PM in the Library at the Penn Brook School. MAY 10, 2016: SEPAC Monthly Meeting. General Q & A, information sharing and group discussions on a variety of Special Education Topics. Please note that this runs from 9:00 – 10:00 AM in the Main Office Conference Room (1st Floor) at the Penn Brook School. JUNE 14, 2016: End of the Year Wrap-Up and Shining Stars Awards. We would like to recognize Georgetown Educators, be they teachers, therapists, aides, support staff or administration, that have been exceptional in their support of our children and/or 3 Georgetown SEPAC Fall 2015 Special Education programs within the School District. Please note that this runs from 7:00 – 8:00 PM in the Library at the Penn Brook School. If there is a topic you would like to learn more about, or a speaker you think we should invite to a meeting, please send all suggestions, comments or concerns to Shelby Walker at georgetown.spedpac@yahoo.com.