Katonah-Lewisboro Special Education PTA

Katonah-Lewisboro Special Education PTA (SEPTA) is a district-wide Parent Teacher Association organized for the specific purpose of providing information and support to parents of children with special needs, including children involved in resource room help, speech and other special services. SEPTA sponsors speakers, luncheons, library resources and a parent support network. A schedule and description of the meetings will be posted on our web site. All are welcome. For information, contact one of the SEPTA officers.

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The Board of SEPTA wants to inform the SEPTA community that Barbara Milone, who has been a notable social worker at KES, has been named as a CSE chairperson. Barbara will join Cindy Greenberg and Catherine McNulty in this role, and all will be working with Dr. Phyllis McGill, Director of Special Services in chairing spring CSE meetings. Open to all Katonah-Lewisboro School District Students RISING STARS BASKETBALL This is a non-competitive instructional program for boys and girls in our community with special needs. The focus will be on fundamentals and skills of basketball such as dribbling, shooting and passing in a controlled setting. FOR: Boys and girls, grades K-12 WHERE: Lewisboro Elementary Gym WHEN: Saturdays, January 23rd - March 20th (no class 2/6 and 2/20) TIME: 2:30PM - 4:00PM FEE: $60.00 ACTIVITY #: 111003-A1 Send or bring check to Parks and Rec Dept. in Goldens Bridge http://www.lewisborogov.com/Government/departments/ parksandrecreation/docs/currentbrochure.pdf READ OUR SPRING 2010 NEWSLETTER ONLINE Inside this issue you will find a letter From Dr. Catherine McNulty, Special Education Supervisor, "Humor for Survival," a calendar of events and MORE! Special Education Parent Handbook This book provides answers to the most frequently asked questions about the special eduation process. Katonah-Lewisboro School District Office of Special Services Directory This is a directory of all the Special Services Staff working in all Katonah-Lewisboro schools.		2010 Parent Coffee Hours with Dr. McGill The date is rescheduled to the morning of Wednesday, March 17, 2010 (St. Patrick's Day) at the Office of Special Services (at the rear of JJHS). Time to be announced. QUESTIONS? Direct any questions to Judie Frantz : secretary@klsepta.org Overcoming Anxiety in Children *Monday, March 8, 2010* (Snow Date March 15) 7:15pm Refreshments 7:30pm Program Begins Location: John Jay Middle School Library Presented by: Lauren Smith, LCSW Description: Lauren Smith, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, will share strategies that you can use to help your children reduce their anxiety. As part of her work as a psychotherapist and facilitator of the Systematic Training For Effective Parenting (S.T.E.P.) workshops, Lauren shows practical ways to overcome anxiety in both children and adults so that it does not overwhelm them. In this presentation, she will cover recent research and proven stress reduction techniques that you can use at home. SEPTA welcomes parents, educators and administrators to this evening presentation. RSVP: online to rsvp@klsepta.org. Monday, May 3rd Understanding Complimentary and Alternative Interventions to Help the Special Needs Child 7:15pm Refreshments 7:30pm Program Begins Location: John Jay Middle School Library Presented by: Dr. Seth Pearl, DC CCN CNS Description: Dr. Pearl is a Board Certified Chiropractor and Certified Clinical Nutritionist with a focus ain the field of special needs. His presentation will discuss how nutritional and neurologic therapies may enhance the functioning of the nervous system, allowing a child to improve his/her health and wellness. Dr. Pearl will discuss complimentary and alternative therapies such as dietary intervention, structural therapies, auditory therapy and other brain-based activities. SEPTA invites parents, educators and administrators to this evening presentation. Please rsvp online to rsvp@klsepta.org more...