Two Year Comprehensive Transition Program at LESLEY UNIVERSITY

INFORMATION SESSION 

Threshold Program at Lesley University

        WHEN:     Monday NOV 29, 2021 4:00–5:00 pm
                          Monday DEC 13, 2021 10:00–11:00 am
                          Thursday JAN 27, 2022 10:00–11:00 am

        WHERE:  Virtual via Zoom 

        SAVE YOUR SPOT:  Please register by completing this registration form. 
                                             Call 617.349.8181 with any questions.

Threshold's two-year comprehensive transition program prepares young adults with neurologically based learning disabilities for the world of work and independent living. Students are a part of Lesley's on-campus community in Cambridge, MA. They gain career training in order to be successful in the workplace and in the real world. They learn how to budget, pay bills, use transportation, and be engaged members of their community. And best of all—they make friends for life. 

THRESHOLD STUDENTS WILL: 

 Learn how to live an independent life 

 Explore a variety of employment interests, including, food service, office, retail, or early childhood education 

 Gain professional experience through internships 

 Reside on Lesley's campus and become part of our community 

 Augment their skills by continuing on to Threshold’s Transition or Bridge programs (optional)

Learn more at our information session and lesley.edu/threshold-program

SPaN's Virtual Conference and School Fair - Early Registration Extended!

 



 

 

 

Early Registration Rate Extended Until April 1 ! Join Us & Register Today! 2021 CONFERENCE & VIRTUAL SCHOOL FAIR!! 

 

Platinum Sponsor Silver Sponsors   See All Sponsors & Exhibitors Here!  Join us for this year's virtual conference, The Therapeutic Response to the Intersection of Learning, Mental Health and Behavior, which will focus on the many students whose access to, and effective progress in education are impacted by mental health disorders, neurological impairments or other disabilities that limit the student's ability to behave in an expected or "typical" manner. These students and their families often find it difficult to navigate the IEP process & identify appropriate educational services and the right placement to implement those services.  When a school placement is recommended that can implement those services, it can be challenging to get clear information related to proposed placements that will address the identified needs.

 

Check out the agenda, and all of our sponsors and school and vendor exhibitors. Schools and vendor exhibitors will have virtual break-out rooms in which attendees will be able view digital brochures, videos, as well as, engage in live chats with representatives during certain times. Don't miss out! Register today!       Wednesday, April 7, 2021 EVENING -to- Thursday, April 8, 2021 FULL DAY   Get More Information and Register Here!   $50 early registration rate extended! $60 after April 1

FREE Workshop on: Practical Trauma-Informed Strategies to Reduce Anxiety in Students

 

Register now! Jessica Minahan

Practical Trauma-Informed Strategies  to Reduce Anxiety in Students Virtual Speaker Series    Wednesday,  May 12th  12:30pm- 2:30pm Jessica Minahan,  M. Ed, BCBA     Register now! Read Jessica's Bio!   *With up to one in three children struggling with anxiety in this country, overwhelmed adults require a new approach as well as a practical and easy-to-implement toolkit of strategies that work.   *Students with autism are at greater risk than their typically developing peers for developing anxiety and anxiety disorders such as phobias, OCD, and social anxiety disorder.   *In the time of COVID19, and the subsequent societal changes, anxiety has become ever-present in students of all ages.    *It is probable that during a pandemic that heavily impacts everyday life, levels of anxiety in children and teens are even higher, and the possibility of subsequent trauma greater.    Presentation   Through the use of case studies, humorous stories, and examples of everyday challenging situations, participants will learn easy to implement preventative tools, strategies, and interventions for:   *reducing anxiety *increasing self-regulation *accurate thinking *self-monitoring   Virtual classroom and traditional classroom examples will be shared   Register now!     410 Totten Pond Road Waltham, MA 02451 TEL: (781) 895-3200  FAX: (781) 895-3226 Advancingmilestones.com   ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

 

FREE Workshop For Western MA. Families on Pre-ETS

 Does your child have special needs and is of "Transition" age (14 - 22)?  Have you heard the term "Pre-ETS" at a Team meeting or Transition meeting and want more information?

The Federation for Children with Special Needs is collaborating with Easterseals MA for a one-hour Lunch and Learn on March 30, 2021 at 12:00 pm.

 

Please join us for a panel of Pre-ETS providers serving the Western Mass area including Easterseals, Viability, Stavros, and NEBA as well as MRC.

 

Panelists will be answering these questions:
1. What are Pre-ETS?
2. What are the components of Pre-ETS?
3. Why is it important that students access these services?
4. What is the school’s role in Pre-ETS?
5. What is MRC’s (Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission) role?
6. How do you connect to the services?

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/.../tJMud-GorT0uHtYftPy...

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Nancy Mader, MA

Director of Community Support Services

 

P.617.226.2858

nmader@eastersealsma.org

 

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

 

ESMA Core Values: Respect, Commitment, Integrity, & Collaboration

eastersealsma.org

 

ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

 ART CLASSES

DECORATIVE BOTTLES AND JARS

Just click on which ever age class you are interested in for more information and to sign-up.

FOR 7-12 YEAR OLDS

Art for Special Needs Children: Decorative Bottles and Jars
by Gayla Berry, M.Ed., Former Teacher, Homeschooling Parent, Visual Artist, Co-Founder of Heart and Hands Art Collaborative

FOR 12-16 YEAR OLDS

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Art for Special Needs Children: Decorative Bottles and Jars
by Gayla Berry, M.Ed., Former Teacher, Homeschooling Parent, Visual Artist, Co-Founder of Heart and Hands Art Collaborative

FREE Virtual Workshop on: GUARDIANSHIP & ALTERNATIVES

CASE COLLABORATIVE

presents: 

GUARDIANSHIP AND ALTERNATIVES

A PRESENTATION BY ATTORNEY MEREDITH H. GREENE,

SPECIAL NEEDS ATTORNEY AND CHAIR OF THE SPECIAL NEEDS PRACTICE GROUP AT FLETCHER TILTON,

THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021 

7:00 – 8:30 PM

For parents and family members of persons with an intellectual or developmental disability, this seminar provides an overview of the legal consequences of reaching the age of emancipation at 18. Discussion will include a description of the range of decision- making options.

We will discuss Guardianship, the powers and duties of a guardian, the procedure of initiating a guardianship, and substituted judgement. We will also cover Supported Decision Making as an alternative to Guardianship, along with basic concepts such as Legal Emancipation, Presumption of Competence, Least Restrictive Alternative, and prioritization of the areas requiring decision- making. 

Zoom Link will be emailed to registered participants one hour before presentation begins.

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Meredith H. Greene practices in the firm’s Trust & Estate Department and focuses on special needs planning, estate planning, guardianship, conservatorship, adult services advocacy, and government benefits advocacy. Ms. Greene was trained as a parent advocate representing children and families in the area of special education through the Federation for Children with Special Needs. She is a member of multiple organizations on behalf of individuals with special needs.

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Please register via email to: scampbell@casecollaborative.org

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Please join us for this informative seminar.

Parents, caregivers, and professionals are welcome to attend.