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Below
is a
collection of articles and information related to special education and
disabilities.
Please
note, the
information contained on the pages in this section is intended as a
resource only. Inclusion of it is not to be considered an endorsement
by QPAC. If
your child needs assistance when attending programs, please contact the
program/organization directly to discuss their needs.
Teen Center Social Group
QPAC, in association with the
YMCA, is please to announce the continuation of this exciting program
– The Teen Center Social Group. This program is facilitated by two
enthusiastic instructors who provide instruction and strategies for
building social skills to adolescents with Asperger’s Syndrome/High
functioning Autism. The Teen Center Social Group is a place where
young adults can recognize, practice, and feel at ease with everyday
social encounters while building confidence, developing friendships,
and having fun in a cool, relaxed atmosphere! Click here (pdf) for the flyer. Contact Laura Keeley, QPAC Public Relations, for more information.
Transportation
Issues
Please remember that if you do have an issue with your students
transportation, it is VERY important to contact the QPS transportation
office at 617-984-8964. In
an effort to be receiving the most accurate information as possible
regarding any transportation issues/concerns families may have, we
request that after you log a concern with the QPS transportation
office, you also send an email to Tony Thompson, Chairperson of the QPAC Transportation Committee at: Martin55@verizon.net.
Sending QPAC an email with the
transportation providers name (QPS, VHS RAZZ, etc.), nature of the concern
and verifying that QPS has been made aware of your concern plays a
crucial role in QPAC addressing any ongoing issues that may be
occurring. In addition, sharing any follow up or resolve to your
concern with QPAC would also be helpful. Please be aware, sharing any
of the above requested information is not mandatory, only helpful, and
should be done on a voluntary basis only.
A Tribute to the King
The Quincy School-Community Partnership proudly presents “A Tribute to
the King” featuring Donny Edwards with the Velvet Elvis Band on Friday,
March 26, 2010 at 8:00 pm at the Boston Marriott Quincy Hotel, 1000
Marriott Drive, Quincy. Donny Edwards is the two-time world champion
Elvis Tribute artist. You will think you are really seeing and hearing
The King! Tickets can be purchased at any Quincy Public School or by
calling 617-984-8731. All proceeds to benefit the Quincy Public Schools
Teacher Mini-Grant Initiative Program.
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Visions of Community Conference 2010
The Federation for Children with Special Needs, along with co-sponsors, is excited to announce this year’s Visions of
Community conference will be held Saturday March 13, 2010 at the
Seaport/World Trade Center-Boston.
The conference features dozens of break-out sessions (many presented and/or
translated into Spanish, Portuguese, and Cantonese) with topical strands and
information covering Early Childhood, Special Education, No Child Left Behind
(NCLB), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Health Care for
Children with Special Needs, Transition, Social/Recreation Opportunities and
more. Network with other parents and families and pick up free resources in our
exhibit hall packed with more than 60 vendors.
Registration fee is $75 per person if you register on or before February 12,
2010; fee is $90 per person after February 12. Last day to register is March 5,
if space remains available. Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided at
no cost. Registration can be made online using a credit
card or through mail by downloading the registration form (pdf) and sending with a
check made payable to the Federation for Children with Special Needs.
Interpretation services, childcare, transportation, and scholarships may be available. Please see the Federation's website for more details.
Milton Recreation Department to host "Lose the Training Wheels"
The
objective of Lose the Training Wheels is to teach individuals with
disabilities to ride a conventional two wheel bicycle without
training wheels. This
program uses specialized equipment, coaching and encouragement to
reach this goal. Staff
from Lose the Training Wheels (LTTW), in partnership with Milton
Parks & Recreation, will conduct the program. The LTTW staff will
supervise the progress of the participants and direct the work of
volunteer “spotters”. They will also make necessary adjustments
to the trainer bikes for each participant. This program is open to
children with disabilities, aged 8 and over. Non-residents of Milton
may apply. Click here (pdf) for more information and registration.Special Education Rights Workshop in Quincy
Ellen
Chambers of the nonprofit special education watchdog group, SPEDWatch,
will conduct the workshop “Basic Rights: Denied” on Saturday May 15
from 10 am to 1 pm at the Ward IV Community Center in Quincy. Participants
will learn how to use special education law, policy, procedure, and
basic advocacy techniques to address the most common problems and
regulatory violations that occur at each stage of the special education
process. The material is presented within a meaningful context so it is
easy to understand and retain. This is powerful information that will
give parents and others the ability to effectively maneuver around
systemic roadblocks that frequently deny children a free appropriate
public education. Fee for the workshop is $35 per person, $60
per parenting couple. Registration is required by contacting SPEDWatch
at (978) 433-5983 or info@spedwatch.org Click here for a registration
form.
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