QuincyPAC.org - The Home of QPAC, the Quincy Parent Advisory Council to Special Education

Help Needed!
We are currently working on two projects, and we need your help!

Parent Guide: QPAC is creating a guide to special education in Quincy Public Schools for parents, using QPS's Procedural Manual as a template. We need individulas to help review the Manual, provide input on possible additions and changes, and help draft the new guide!
Teacher Resource Guide: Teachers/staff at Quincy High School created an excellent special education resource guide for teachers, which we would like to adapt for use at other schools. We need individulas to help review the guide and provide input on possible additions and changes.

Contact Jill with you interest in working on either of these projects! Time commitment for either is a few hours, and you will not need to attend a meeting.

An IEP for my Child - February 9th, 6:30 pm at Quincy High
Join us as we host the Federation for Children with Special Needs for a presentation about the Individualized Education Program (IEP). This workshop will take parents step-by-step through IEP development, including how to articulate a vision, using evaluations to write measurable goals, and measuring their child’s progress.This workshop is free and open to the public - parents, teachers, and others are invited to attend. An RSVP is requested. More information.

Resource Center Open Hours - February 27th, 5:30 pm at Quincy High
Are you a parent, teacher, or other individual with questions about the special education process? Do you need disability-related information, assistance, resources, or referrals? Stop by the QPAC Resource Center! More information.

Come To Think Of It Meeting - February 28th, 6:30 pm at Christ Church
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.

Accessing Community Supports and Services - March 2nd, 9 am at Quincy High
Join us for an interactive workshop on identifying and accessing community supports and services for your child and family. We will discuss state agencies and services, community organizations, therapuetic providers, social and recreational opportunities, and much, much more! This workshop is free and open to the public - parents, teachers, and others are invited to attend. An RSVP is requested. More information.

QPAC General Meeting - March 13th, 6:30 pm at Quincy High
Join us as we discuss QPAC goals and activities, as well as special education programs, policies, and procedures within Quincy Public Schools. Have questions about QPAC or special education? A QPAC volunteer will be available in the Resource Center at 5:30 pm, to offer individualized assistance and support. More information.

Special Education Subcommittee Meeting - March 28th, 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
Miss Parents Rights and Responsibilities? View the materials online!
The QPAC Resource - December 2011 issue now available!
Did you get your Instant Alert?
2011 - 2012 Special Education Transportation Booklet

Upcoming Meetings and Events
School Committee Meeting: February 8th, 7 pm at Quincy High
An IEP for my Child: February 9th, 6:30 pm at Quincy High
Citywide Parents Council Meeting: February 13th, 7 pm at Broad Meadows
Resource Center Open Hours: February 27th, 5:30 pm at Quincy High
Come To Think Of It Meeting: February 28th, 6:30 pm at Christ Church
Accessing Community Supports and Services: March 2nd, 9 am at Quincy High
School Committee Meeting: March 7th, 7 pm at Quincy High
Citywide Parents Council Meeting: March 12th, 7 pm at Broad Meadows
QPAC General Meeting: March 13th, 6:30 pm at Quincy High
Resource Center Open Hours: March 19th, 5:30 pm at Quincy High
Come To Think Of It Meeting: March 20th, 6:30 pm at Christ Church
School Committee Meeting: March 21st, 7 pm at Bernazzani
Special Education Subcommittee Meeting: March 28th, 7 pm at Quincy High

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