Special Education Parent Teacher Association Redwood City

Community Engagement 

Our supportive community is open to all! Join us every 3rd Friday of the month for a parent social hour on Zoom or in-person!  Our first social hour will be on September 20 at 7pm on Zoom.  Link to register: https://bit.ly/SEPTARsocial

Contact us at (650) 517-3320 or email us at septarinfo@gmail.com for more information.

Upcoming Events/Próximos eventos

• Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 7:00-8:30pm

INTRODUCTION TO THE SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Register: https://bit.ly/SEPTAR917

Join our upcoming Association Meeting and meet the RCSD Special Education Department.  Maeve Mulholland, Director of Special Education and other department staff will be discussing their roles, push-in/pull-out services, how to access support for your child and more! Q&A time is provided.

      Presentación del Departamento de Educación Especial

      Registro: https://bit.ly/SEPTAR917

       Participe en la próxima reunión de la Asociación y conozca al

       Departamento de Educación Especial de RCSD.

       Maeve Mulholland, directora de educación especial, y otros

       miembros del personal del departamento discutirán sobre sus

       roles, los servicios de inserción y extracción, la forma de

       acceder al apoyo para su hijo y otros temas relevantes. Se

       reservará un espacio para preguntas y respuestas.

• Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 7:00–8:30pm 

ROLE OF PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS &

SUMMER SCHOOL UPDATES

Register:

https://bit.ly/SEPTAR521

Join us to hear from the dedicated RCSD Paraprofessional Educators as they share insights into their vital role in supporting our children's education.

Maeve Mulholland, Director of Special Education, will provide

essential information about Summer School 2024.

Discover how this program will benefit students with diverse learning needs.

• Tuesday, March 19, 2024
  7:00–8:30pm 

PANEL DISCUSSION ON SELF-ADVOCACY

Register: https://bit.ly/SEPTAR319

Join us for a discussion with disabled self-advocates! Learn about

how they speak up for themselves to communicate their hopes in living

a self-determined life.

• Martes, 19 de Marzo de 2024
  7:00–8:30 p.m

Regístrate: https://bit.ly/SEPTAR319

¡Únase a SEPTAR para una discusión con autogestores de personas

discapacitadas! Descubra cómo hablan por sí mismos para comunicar

sus esperanzas de vivir una vida autodeterminada.

• Tuesday, February 13, 2024
  7:00–8:30pm

Register: https://bit.ly/SEPTAR213

INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: PURPOSEFUL FUTURE FOR ALL

Join us for a special evening to discuss meaningful inclusive education for all students. “Inclusion is about a place rooted in belonging, community, and relationships that honors the diversity of all student identities. ”

• Martes, 13 de Febrero. 2024 @ 7:00–8:30 pm Regístrate: https://bit.ly/SEPTAR213

EDUCACIÓN INCLUSIVA: UN FUTURO CON PROPÓSITO PARA TODOS

Acompáñenos en una velada especial para hablar de una educación para todos los alumnos. "La inclusión consiste en un lugar arraigado en la pertenencia, la comunidad y las relaciones que honra la diversidad de todas las identidades estudiantiles" .

• Tuesday, January 16, 2024 @ 7:00pm

Discover Dyslexia

Gain insights into dyslexia and how to support your child

Speaker: Ashley Koedel, M.A.

Director of Educational Services, Morrissey Compton

Topics Covered:

🚩 Identifying Warning Signs

🌟 Effective Strategies for Parents and Teachers

📝 When to Seek Assessments and Support

Register: bit.ly/SEPTAR116

• Martes, Enero 16, 2024 @ 7:00pm

Descubra la Dislexia

Obtenga información sobre la dislexia y cómo apoyar a su hijo

Oradora: Ashley Koedel, M.A.

Director de Servicios Educativos, Morrissey Compton

Tópicos cubiertos:

🚩 Identificación de señales de advertencia

🌟 Estrategias efectivas para padres y maestros

📝 Cuándo buscar evaluaciones y apoyo

Regístrate: bit.ly/SEPTAR116

• Martes, Noviembre 21, 2023 @ 7:00pm

ROMPIENDO BARRERAS

Taller sobre el IEP para Padres de Niños que reciben servicios de Educación Especial.

Dr. Gabriela Pérez, de los Servicios de Salud del Comportamiento del Condado de San Mateo, presentará sobre cómo prepararse y entender el proceso de IEP, así como la forma de ser un fuerte defensor de su hijo dentro del sistema de Educación Especial.

Esta presentación será hablada en Español, habrá interpretación simultánea disponible en Inglés.

Registro: bit. y/SEPTAR1121

• Tuesday, October 17, 2023 @ 7:00pm

Navigating Transitions

Learn about the important transitions your child will go through in Special Education.  

Presenters will be from the RCSD Special Education Department Staff and Teachers, and a representative from the Sequoia Union HS District.

Choose one of 3 breakout rooms: Pre-k to Tk/K, Elementary to Middle School, or 8th Grade to High School

Register: bit.ly/SEPTAR1017

• Tuesday, September 19, 2023 @ 7:00pm
  Join us to meet Special Education Director, Dr. Maeve Mulholland, and the rest of the Special Education team! 

We will discuss plans for this school year, explain different staff roles, different services Redwood City School District offers, and answer your questions in a Q&A session.

Register: bit.ly/SEPTAR919

• Thursday, May 18, 2023 @ 7:00pm

Advocacy for Impact

Sheraden Nicholau from  the State Council on Developmental Disabilities will share an overview of the State Council’s work and discuss advocacy. Growing your advocacy skills can make a positive impact in your life, and in the lives of others.

Register: https://bit.ly/SEPTARmeet

• Thursday, April 20, 2023 @ 7:00pm

Embedded Instruction by Samantha Gross Toews. She will talk about how we can meaningfully design instruction for students with extensive support needs in an inclusive classroom. We hope to see you there!

Register: https://bit.ly/SEPTARmeet

Presentation

• Thursday, February 16, 2023 @ 7:00pm

Agenda and Presentation 

Register: https://bit.ly/SEPTARmeet

Presentation by Pat Hornbecker, the President of the Board of Directors for The Arc of California. She will speak to us about how she advocated for her disabled son during his school years.

• Thursday, January 19, 2023 @ 7:00pm:

Presentation by teachers from Special Day Classes. We will talk about curriculum, daily routines and inclusion support in SDCs. All grade levels will be represented.

Agenda and Presentation

Register: https://bit.ly/SEPTARmeet

• Thursday, December 15, 2022 @ 7:00pm: Inclusive Schools Week Presentation by Sam Drazin

Agenda and Presentation

Register: https://bit.ly/SEPTARmeet

• Thursday, November 17, 2022: Association Meeting

Register: https://bit.ly/SEPTAR1117
Agenda and Presentation

Past Events

• Thursday, October 20, 2022: Association Meeting
  Register: https://bit.ly/SEPTAR1020
  Agenda & Presentation

• Magical Bridge Meetup: Sunday, October 16 at 11am

• Thursday, September 15, 2022:
  Introduction to Special Education Department
  Zoom: https://bit.ly/SEPTAR915
  Agenda Presentation

• Tuesday, May 24, 2022: Inclusive Education in College: Supporting your Child’s Self-Determination in Preparation for Their Future  

• Tuesday, March 15, 2022: Creating Financial Security for a Loved One with Special Needs.  Tuesday, 

• March 22, 2022: Parenting When You're Gone.  

• Martes 24 de Mayo, 2022: Educación Inclusiva en la Universidad: Apoyar la Autodeterminación de su Hijo/a en la Preparación para su Futuro  

• Martes, 15 de Marzo, 2022: Creación de Seguridad Financiera para un Querido con Necesidades Especiales.  

• Martes, 22 de Marzo, 2022: Crianza de los Hijos Cuando Te Hayas Ido.