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From the Executive Board

New QPAC Executive Board and Annual Goals!
With our annual elections complete, we now have a new Executive Board! Members for the 2012 - 2013 school year are:
  • Jill Gichuhi, President
  • Maureen Lynch, Vice President
  • Mia Hurld, Treasurer
  • Jen Keane, Outreach
  • Linda Perry, Public Relations
    (we are still in need of a Secretary - contact Jill if interested)
We also have new Goal Areas for the upcoming year. In the coming weeks, we will determine specific actions and activities for each Goal Area. Our meeting and event schedule will also be finalized in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!

Come To Think Of It Meeting - May 22nd, 6:30 at Christ Church - an RSVP is Requested
Are you struggling to raise a child with behavior issues? Do you spent your nights worried about tomorrow’s behaviors or dread the next call from the school? You are not alone. Join other parents with similar concerns for Come to Think of It, a parent-to-parent information and support group for those raising children with challenging behaviors. More information.

Special Education Subcommittee Meeting - May 30th, 7 pm at Quincy High
The purpose of the Quincy School Committee’s Subcommittee on Special Education is to provide the School Committee direction on the issues and programs that affect special education students within Quincy Public Schools. Special Education Subcommittee meetings are held in conjunction with QPAC and Quincy Public Schools administration, and are open to the public. More information.

Other QPAC News
Handouts for Understanding Educational Evaluations and Accessing Community Supports & Services are now available online!
The QPAC Resource - March 2012 issue now available!
Did you get your Instant Alert?

Upcoming Meetings and Events
Come To Think Of It Meeting: May 22nd, 6:30 pm at Christ Church
Special Education Subcommittee Meeting: May 30th, 7 pm at Quincy High
QPAC Spring Social: June 7th, 6:30 pm at The Fours
Citywide Parents Council Meeting: June 11th, 7 pm at Broad Meadows
School Committee Meeting: June 13th, 7 pm at Temporary City Council Chambers
Come To Think Of It Meeting: June 26th, 6:30 pm at Christ Church

Resources
Download our Dispute Resolution Resources!
The Guide to Disabilities is now available!
Looking for info on SEPACs? Check out these Resources!

Community Events

Financial Planning for the Future of Your Child with Special Needs
Get Back in Your Own Bed!How to Help Your Child Sleep Better (So You Can, Too)
Bike Riding 101 for Parents

IEP and School Wide Strategies to Prevent Bullying of Students with Disabilities
Confused by All the Claimed “Treatments” Out There for ASD? How to Make Treatment Decisions for Your Child

   
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