Mamaroneck-Larchmont SEPTA E-News

Special EDition E-Newsletter

 
March 23, 2012
In This Issue
Important Program
Preparing for Teacher's Conference
Annual Review Survey
Lord & Taylor Benefit
Summer Programs
More Programs
Quick Links
 

Guides to Special Education 

  

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CHADD

Disability.gov

Council for Exceptional Children

 

 

Dear SEPTA Members & Friends,

 

Spring is in the air and we hope you are all enjoying the freshness of this season.  Of course, it is a very busy time of year for us all as well.

 

We hope you will join us for another important speaker program on Tuesday, March 27th at 7:30 p.m. in Hommocks Library -- Dr. Michelle Greenberg will present on Cognitive Behavior Therapy - learn more below about this and other programs.  Also, in this newsletter we share information for parents of elementary school children - please see our article on "Preparing for Your Teacher's Conference".

 

SEPTA invites members to serve on its nominating committee to identify candidates for next year's SEPTA Board.  If you are interested in serving on the nominating committee or on SEPTA's Board, please contact Cecilia Absher  ctabsher@att.net

 

SEPTA is here working for you -- through informative speaker programs, casual coffees and our on-going efforts to bring you important resources and information and to advocate for children with learning or social  needs.  Please join SEPTA and consider us in your charitable giving plans.  See the SEPTA website for membership forms and to pay online via PayPal.

 

SEPTA is the only District-wide PTA serving parents and staff working with children who have learning or social differences or special needs - whether classified to receive special education or not. Please join SEPTA and stay in touch!

 

Sam Jensen,

SEPTA President

Cecilia Absher - Past President and ENews Editor

   

Speaker Program - Cognitive Behavior Therapy. 

Tuesday, March 27th at 7:30 PM - Hommocks library.  

  

Does your child have behaviors that you wish could be changed in a positive way? Do you wish your child was less anxious or could focus better academically?
 

Please join us as we welcome --
 Michelle Greenberg, PhD and a specialist at Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants of Westchester who will speak about how specific therapy treatments can help overcome obstacles and resolve problems that may be impeding your child's development

  

Key questions include:

What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and how can it help my child?

What is Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT) ?

How can these therapies improve my child's ability to succeed socially and academically?

  

When:  Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Where: Hommocks Middle School Library, 130 Hommocks Road, Larchmont 

 

     This presentation is free and open to everyone.
 Questions: Contact Linda White-Banta at Lmbanta@optonline.net

 

 
Preparing for an Elementary School Teacher's Conference
 
It is that time of the year again - elementary school conferences.  How can you make the most of your and the teacher's time?  What do you hope to learn and what information should you ask for or share? 
 
If you browse through the various topic headings on the school district's Curriculum & Instruction webpage, you can learn much about the curriculum, state standards, assessments and literacy and math programs.  You will also find links to information about supports such as Response to Intervention and Academic Intervention Services.
 
We have some tips and suggestions you might find useful as you approach your teacher's conference - Click here for our full article.
Annual Review Survey
 
SEPTA and the Mamaroneck School District want to hear from parents of children receiving special education when your annual review Committee (or subcommittee) on Special Education process is completed this year.  How did the process go and what feedback do you have?  Please take our survey - click here.
 
Lord & Taylor Shopping Benefit - Buy a Ticket for $5 - Help SEPTA & Save Big! 
 

SHOP SMART. Do good! A fundraising shopping event. Lordandtylr2012
Support SEPTA!  We use our funds to provide important programs and to supporty impactful faculty grants.

 

With the special ticket you will --
Save 20% on one special item

Save 25% off one item in Ladies' Sportswear, Dresses and Suits
Save 25% off one item in almost anything in Men's

Save 15% all day long, including cosmetics!

Save an additional 10% on top of all the other savings when you use your Lord & Taylor card
 

 
You may buy a ticket online by clicking here and selecting Larchmont-Mamaroneck SEPTA as the Organization.  Free shipping for all ticket purchases!  Questions?  Contact Marianne Hoffman

 

NOT SURE WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL DO THIS SUMMER???

Start Planning Early at The Eastchester Resource Fair!

(Bring the Kids!)

 

Wednesday, March 28th @ 7pm

Eastchester HS Media Center

  

Come to an informal gathering of camps, sports organizations, social groups, and a host of other

activities geared toward special needs students

including ADHD & autistic students, of all ages.

 

Come Stroll through and meet

and/or collect info

from vendors, represented at

this no-pressure event!! Doors will be open

from 7pm-8:30

  

(If you know of a service provider you would like us to include/invite, email us at eevange@gmail.com) 

 

 More Helpful Parent Programs:

 
Time Management Teleclass With Leslie Josel on April 2nd
 
It's 10:00pm: Has Your Teen Done His/Her Homework Yet? Tips, Tools, and Techniques to Teaching Students Time Management

to everyone through a teleclass!

 

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Navigating the Spectrum
and
The Westchester County Department
of Community Mental Health

are proud to sponsor

The Sixth Annual Autism Information Fair

Sunday April 22nd from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Westchester County Center - 198 Central Avenue - White Plains, NY

Learn more - click here,