SEPAC News

BRAINTREE SPECIAL EDUCATION
PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
www.gpvillage.com/braintreesepac


EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND THE IEP
A Workshop for Parents
Wednesday, February 3, 2016, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Thayer Public Library, 798 Washington St., Braintree


The Federation for Children with Special Needs will present this workshop which will address the communication skills needed by parents participating as members of the IEP (Individualized Education Program) Team. The presentation includes communication skill building techniques to help parents engage effectively in the IEP process through clear and concise communication. Participants will learn about pitfalls to avoid and applying best practice strategies to resolve conflict when it occurs.


If you have any questions, please contact Leah Nabstedt (SEPAC) at 617-943-2452 or via email at jnabstedt@verizon.net

Revised Dates for School Calendar

1/27 ½ Day – Professional Development
2/15-19 February Break
3/1 NO SCHOOL – Presidential Primary Election Day
3/2 SCHOOL IN SESSION FULL DAY (Previously Scheduled ½ Day)
3/25 Good Friday
3/30 ½ Day – Professional Development
4/18-22 Spring Break
5/27 ½ Day – Professional Development
5/30 Memorial Day
6/17 Last day for students, K-9, and all teachers Half Day, unless necessary to go beyond this date to meet the 180 day requirement
6/20 Last day for students, grades 10 & 11, Half Day, unless necessary to go beyond this date to meet the requirements of the
180 day requirement

June 21-27= 5 snow days built into
Calendar, should they be needed

BHS Mid Term Exam Schedule

Mid-Year Exam Schedule:
Monday, Jan. 25th
7:45 am English
9:45 am Social Studies
.
Tuesday, Jan. 26th
7:45 am Math
9:45 am Foreign Language
.
Wednesday, Jan. 27th
7:45 am Science
9:45 am Make-up