Category Archives: Resources

Jan. 20 Meeting to Feature Presentation on Auditory Processing

Next week’s Special Education Community Meeting features a presentation on Central Auditory Processing Disorder.  Families and educators:  come learn more about this complex and increasingly common diagnosis and its impact on students’ learning.  See attached meeting announcement 1.20.15 SpEd Community Mtg Agenda for details and full agenda.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015      7:30- 9:30pm
District Meeting Room, 525 Academy St. Maplewood

Agenda:


1. Welcome – Sonya Selig                   7:30pm
2. Announcements & Updates         7:40pm
District Special Services Staff
Board Update – new BOE Liaison
Budget Update
School Liaison Updates
3. Understanding Central Auditory Processing Disorder  8:00pm
Maureen Jones, MA, CCC-SLP
4. Communicating with the District: who,                                8:30pm
what, and where to look for answers
Jane Bleasedale
5. General Discussion                            8:45pm
6. Breakout Groups                                 9:15pm
7. Adjourn                                                   9:30pm

Resource Fair Oct. 22 in Millburn

Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Millburn Public Library
6:30pm -8:30pm

Featuring Representatives From Area Organizations and Businesses that Support the Educational and Developmental Needs of Students of all Ages and Abilities

Exhibitors will include those that offer:
»  Therapeutic Services (occupational therapy, speech therapy, etc.)
»  Recreational Services (adapted sports programs, special needs camps)
»  Legal services (guardianship, special needs trusts)
»  Educational Services (ABA providers, tutoring, assessments)
»  Counseling Services (psychologists, social workers, social skills groups, college and career counseling, organization and study skills)
»  Allergy Related Services (Epi-pen accessories, nut-free and/or gluten free food items)  
EMPOWERMENT through INFORMATION, RESOURCES and SUPPORT to allow students with disabilities the OPPORTUNITY to reach their FULL POTENTIAL