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Paperwork for Families of Special Needs Kids - Get Organized!

"Paperwork for Families of Special Needs Kids - Get Organized!" 

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"Para-Professional Appreciation Event"

This free workshop, presented by members of the executive committee, will provide samples, suggestions and ideas on how to manage the overwhelming amount of paperwork involved for raising a child with special needs.  In addition, from 6:30 - 7:00pm, the executive committee is sponsoring a "Para Appreciation" event.  All para professionals in the Point Pleasant Borough school district are encourage to attend, where they will receive a gift bag, delicious treats, chair massages and more!  Our parent committee would like to thank the Point Pleasant districts hard working and dedicated para-professionals for all they do for our children.  

Following the hour long meeting, parents will have an opportunity to meet with other parents, share ideas and ask advice about topics that concern them. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of the wealth of knowledge available in our community.

The purpose of the Point Pleasant SEPAC is to provide opportunities for parents and community members to offer input to their district on critical issues relating to students disabilities; to promote communication and programs within the community to encourage understanding, acceptance and inclusion of children with special needs;provide informational forums to parents, educators, students and professionals involved with children with special needs.

Meetings are free of charge and open to anyone who is interested. Refreshments will be served.
Free childcare will also be provided by the Pt. Pleasant High School Ambassadors.

Future meetings are:

Thursday, March 20th: Health and Sexuality Issues Presented by Cheryl Kasper, MSW 

Wednesday, April 23rd: Life After High School Financial Planning.  Presented by Donald Brown, Special Needs Planner who assists families in planning for the financial future of their children with special needs, from MetLife Solutions Group

Wednesday, May 7th:  Awards& Recognition for Community Members and Organizations, Elections.  (Nominations are currently being accepted via email!)

Please get involved!
For more information, please contact Regina or John McAllen, 
pointpleasantsepac@gmail.com 
http://www.pointpleasantsepac.com/ 
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