SEPTAR brings families and educators together to meet the special education needs of children in Redwood City.
COMING UP
April 29, 2012 — 2 pm to 5 pm
A Benefit & Art Gallery Showing
Jigsaw Java
846 Main Street, Redwood CityLive Entertainment, Hors D'oeuvres and Drinks, Silent Auction, Live Demo of Mneme Therapy
Benefits SEPTAR Special Education PTA of Redwood City and Wings Learning Center.
Tickets $20, on sale at Jigsaw Java or www.jigsawjava.com
May 17 , 2012 — 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Navigating the IEP Process Special Education Attorney Jessica Cochran will discuss the full IEP process, your child's legal entitlements, and how to more effectively advocate.
Jessica Cochran worked as an instructional aide and as a behavior specialist before pursuing a career in law. Her practice focuses on special education law, advocating for services for children with special needs, and working on related issues such as disability rights and benefits, disability discrimination, and conservatorships.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
September 15, 2011 — 7 pm
First meeting of the year.
Meet your fellow SEPTAR members and key staff members of the RCSD Special Education department.
750 Bradford Street
Redwood City
October 12, 2011 — 9 am to 10:30 am
Morning Support Group
1690 Woodside Road #206 Redwood City
October 20, 2011 — 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Reading, Writing & Arithmetic -- Is Your Young Student On Target?
Liz Ditz of Academic Remediation will help you understand where your child's skill levels should be at year end for grades kindergarten through 3rd grade, provide easy-to-use tools to tell how your child is doing, and suggest things you can do at home to improve your child's skills.
750 Bradford Street
Redwood City
October 25, 2011 — 7 pm to 9 pm
Evening Support Group
1690 Woodside Road #206 Redwood City
November 9, 2011 — 9 am to 10:30 am
Morning Support GroupNovember 12, 2011 — 10 am to 5:00 pm
1690 Woodside Road #206 Redwood City
5% Day at JigSaw Java
846 Main Street
Redwood City
5% of all sales go to SEPTAR, all day!
November 22 , 2011 — 7 pm to 9 pm
Evening Support Group
1690 Woodside Road #206 Redwood City
December 14, 2011 — 9 am to 10:30 am
Morning Support Group
1690 Woodside Road #206 Redwood City
January 11, 2012 — 9 am to 10:30 am
Morning Support GroupJanuary 19, 2012 — 7 pm to 8:30 pm
1690 Woodside Road #206 Redwood City
Picky Eaters - Why They Are That Way And What to Do About It
Judy McCrary Koeppen MS CCC Speech Language Pathologist and Feeding Specialist specializes in picky eaters and difficult feeders in her practice in Redwood City. Her clients range in age from young toddlers on up.
750 Bradford Street
Redwood City
January 24, 2012 — 7 pm to 9 pm
Evening Support Group
1690 Woodside Road #206 Redwood City
February 4, 2012 — 10 am to noon
Using the iPad at Home, for Learning and Therapy
This workshop focuses on practical advice for using the iPad for independent leisure as well as learning, and how it can
become an invaluable means of promoting a child's language skills.Sponsored by SEPTAR and Opening Doors.
Speakers: Dawn Ferrer, Speech Therapist and iPad Application Developer
Judy McCrary, Speech Therapist
Shannon Des Roches Rosa, Autism Parenting and iPad AdvocateCost: $35 (if reserved in advance), $45 at the door.
Preregister at: is.gd/ipadworkshopRoy Cloud School
Multi-Use Building
3790 Red Oak Way, Redwood City
February 8, 2011 — 9 am to 10:30 am
Morning Support Group
1690 Woodside Road #206 Redwood City
February 28, 2011 — 7 pm to 9 pm
Evening Support Group
1690 Woodside Road #206 Redwood City
March 3, 2012
STARRY NIGHT — Helping Every Child Shine
149 Clinton Street,
Redwood City
>>Go to event page>>
March 14, 2012 — 9 am to 10:30 am
Morning Support Group
1690 Woodside Road #206 Redwood City
March 22, 2012 — 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Summer Fun Presentation and SEPTAR Board election. Find out about summer camp options and vote for next year's Board.
750 Bradford Street
Redwood City
March 28, 2012 — 9 am to 10:30 am
Evening Support Group
1690 Woodside Road #206 Redwood City
April 11 — 9 am to 10:30 am
Morning Support GroupMay 2, 2012 — 9 am to 10:30 am
1690 Woodside Road #206 Redwood City
Morning Support Group
1690 Woodside Road #206 Redwood City
May 9, 2012 — 9 am to 10:30 am
Morning Support Group
1690 Woodside Road #206 Redwood City
May 17 , 2012 — 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Navigating the IEP Process Special Education Attorney Jessica Cochran will discuss the full IEP process, your child's legal entitlements, and how to more effectively advocate.
Jessica Cochran worked as an instructional aide and as a behavior specialist before pursuing a career in law. Her practice focuses on special education law, advocating for services for children with special needs, and working on related issues such as disability rights and benefits, disability discrimination, and conservatorships.
May 22, 2012 — 7 pm to 9 pm
Evening Support Group
1690 Woodside Road #206 Redwood City
Get Involved!
Free child care, refreshments, and English/Spanish translation are provided at all meetings. Everyone is welcome!
Support groups are open to any parent or family member of a child with special needs or learning differences. We share information and ideas, meet other parents, and identify ways to take care of ourselves. Groups are facilitated by Amy Stratton MS MFTI and held at:
Sage Therapy
1690 Woodside Road
Suite 206
SEPTAR hosts an egroup for the Redwood City special education community. You can join the group by sending an email to: SEPTAR@yahoogroups.com.
Please donate books, DVD’s or other materials related to parenting, special needs, therapy etc. All items will be available for checkout to SEPTAR members. A listing of the materials will be available soon. Bring donations to a meeting or to Judy at Sage Therapy, 1690 Woodside Road #206, Redwood City.
Grants up to $250 are available for Special Education department staff for equipment, supplies, or activities. Download application form.
Make a gift! Your gift directly supports our programs. You can give online or by sending your check to:
SEPTAR
750 Bradford St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
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