SEPTAR Meetings & Events
All are welcome to attend and participate in SEPTAR meetings! We feature guest speakers at all of our meetings. Spanish interpretation is provided.
Register: https://bit.ly/SEPTARmeet
Upcoming Events
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.
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, 2022 @ 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
Thursday, February 16, 2022 @ 7:00pm: Pat Hornbeker, the President of the Board of Directors for The Arc of California, will speak to us about how she advocated for her disabled son during his school years.
Presentation Slides
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Thursday, December 15, 2022 @ 7:00pm: Inclusive Schools Week Presentation by Sam Drazin
Thursday, November 17, 2022: Association Meeting
Register: https://bit.ly/SEPTAR1117
Agenda and Presentation
Past Events & Presentations
Thursday, October 20, 2022: Association Meeting
Register: https://bit.ly/SEPTAR1020
Agenda & PresentationMagical Bridge Meetup - Sunday, October 16 @ 11am - 1pm.
Thursday, September 15, 2022: Introduction to Special Education Department
Zoom: https://bit.ly/SEPTAR915
Agenda PresentationTuesday, 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.
My Dream School Project: Systemic Approach to Inclusive Education / Least Restrictive Environment
Learn why school districts are moving to full inclusion models and what it means to be in a Least Restrictive Environment. Catch the premiere of our new short film: My Dream School Project. Thursday, May 20th, 2021, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Visit this Padlet to access a recording of the presentation and see a variety of materials to support inclusive practices in schools.
Due to privacy of the students who participated in the short film, we will not post the film here, but will accept individual requests for access to the short film. Please send requests to septarinfo@gmail.com.