Beverly SEPAC

We invite you to join us at our upcoming meeting on Monday, June 8th at 7:00 PM. Please use the link in the bio (Instagram) or below (Facebook) to receive the meeting link on Monday. Thank you!

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We invite you to join us at our upcoming meeting on Monday, June 1st at 7:00 PM. Please use the link in the bio (Instagram) or below (Facebook) to receive the meeting link on Monday. Thank you!

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Ever wonder why Occupational Therapy (OT) is recommended privately, but denied at school?

Join Danvers SEPAC for a virtual parent education workshop breaking down why OT eligibility varies across settings, and what that could mean for your child.

Guest speaker Cody Lukasik, a licensed OT, brings a unique perspective as both a school-based therapist and the founder of Emerging Kids OT, a Wellesley-based practice providing in-home OT services across Massachusetts. Cody will help explain how these different systems operate and offer insight on the wide range of OT strategies and interventions that can support growth, regulation, functional skills, and meaningful participation for students in everyday environments.

This workshop may be especially helpful for parents navigating IEPs, 504s, or private evaluations.

This Wednesday, April 15 | 6–7:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Pre-registration is Required

Check out this amazing opportunity at the Franklin Park Zoo at the end of the month! Register is required by April 15th.

Save the date for a SENSORY-FRIENDLY Touch-A-Truck event on Sunday, April 19th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM in lot 14 at Endicott College. This event is FREE with food available for purchase.

A list of autism-friendly summer camps provided by The Autism Society of MA. 😎

The Autism Society of MA has published a list of Autism Friendly Summer Camps in MA and the surrounding areas: https://usercontent.flodesk.com/f1802490-3036-4804-86f8-022299bbc859/upload/xci7yhn928/Autism-Friendly_Summer_Camps_in_Massachusetts.pdf?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_srom7s8yxjthe

Another organization that is handy to bookmark. Thanks Greater Massachusetts Special-Needs Events for all you do to keep the community in the know of what's going on!

• Beep Baseball at Fenway Park bit.ly/4e0aPic
• Accessible Performance of “Charlotte’s Web” bit.ly/4vekBn8
• Special Ed. Updates for Massachusetts Families bit.ly/4ttlfvd
• Arts Better the Lives of Everyone Conference bit.ly/3Q2LwlB
• Disability & Transition Resource Fairs bit.ly/3MBYlCd
• Miracle League Baseball: Acton bit.ly/4suOOfU
• Special Ed. Appeals “Mediation & Facilitation” bit.ly/3Nwi8n9
• Special Olympics MA bit.ly/3v6TYpK
• Inclusive/Adaptive Team Sports bit.ly/4suOOfU
• Transition-to-Adult Disability Workshops: bit.ly/3TC4XSc
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The Federation for Children with Special Needs is a wealth of information and resources to check out!

Join us this spring for a new webinar series from Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Federation for Children with Special Needs focused on key topics in special education.

📅 April 29 | 6:30–7:30 PM
Topic: Educational Environments in Massachusetts

What does “least restrictive environment” really mean—and why does it matter? This session will explore how LRE impacts student learning, what the data tells us, and how families can engage in meaningful conversations to support student success.

Plus, don’t miss the rest of the series:
📌 May 27 – Post-School Outcomes
📌 June 17 – Graduation & Dropout Outcomes

All sessions are virtual and open to all: https://bit.ly/4tgwoiX?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_tny6fegage

📧 For details and registration: [email protected]

The Beverly SEPAC (Special Education Parent/Caregiver Advisory Council) invites the community, educators, community leaders, and SEPACS to join us for a special webinar on Monday, April 13th at 7:00 PM focusing on the framework of the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) in a school setting and the importance of MTSS in a student’s education.

Alyssa Crimmins will be our presenter and is a local caregiver and school-based Occupational Therapist in addition to being an MTSS lead. We are grateful for her willingness to share her knowledge of this topic with the community and look forward to hearing from her!

Please note that registration is necessary for a webinar. Questions can be submitted ahead of time or during the webinar via chat. Use the link in our bio (instagram) or below (Facebook) to register or by using the QR code. Feel free to reach out with any questions and pass the info along to others!

Register HERE: https://tinyurl.com/mvef9e9x