Somerville Advise the Advisory

12/11/2021

These are funny

Funny Notes Parents Left for Their Kids Posted on January 27, 2020 by M. Green Parents leaving notes for their children is nothing new. These range from little “I love you”s in a lunchbox to friendly but firm reminders not to eat all the cereal, but occasionally parents will add a funny twist to...

01/05/2020

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We don't know what the future holds this off-season, but we know every fan shares the love we do for the G.O.A.T. Tom Brady. ❤🏈❤🐐

08/14/2019

In a video captured by boaters, a great white shark brushed up against a boat off the coast of Provincetown in Cape Cod. This is the latest in what is being called the “summer of sharks” off the coast of Massachusetts, where more than 180 sharks have been spotted this season. TODAY’s Sheinelle...

09/22/2015

Social Security Disabilities Programs

A Guide for Parents with Children with Special Needs

Presented By Kristen Alberino,

Metropolitan Public Affairs Specialist

Social Security Administration

Thursday October 22, 2015

4:00pm – 5:30pm

Franciscan Hospital for Children

Chamberlain Conference Room

30 Warren Street, Brighton, MA 02135

This presentation will discuss:

Disability benefits and services

How to qualify for benefits

How and when to apply

Online services and planning tools

Please RSVP

I greatly appreciate your assistance in getting the word out to the area SEPAC members.

Lynne

Lynne Goyuk
Educational Admissions and Outreach Specialist
Franciscan Hospital for Children and the Kennedy Day School
30 Warren Street
Brighton, MA 02135
617-779-1113
lgoyuk@...
www.franciscanhospital.org
www.kennedydayschool.org

A National Leader In Caring for Children with Special Health Care Needs

09/22/2015

http://acestoohigh.com/2012/10/03/the-adverse-childhood-experiences-study-the-largest-most-important-public-health-study-you-never-heard-of-began-in-an-obesity-clinic/

Mentions of the ACE Study – the CDC’s Adverse Childhood Experiences Study -- have shown up in the New York Times, This American Life, and Salon.com recently. In the last year, it’s become a buzzwor...

09/22/2015

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jessica-minahan/anxietythe-hidden-disabil_b_1474089.html

The Anxiety Disorders Association of America reports one in eight children suffer from anxiety disorders. Without intervention, they're at risk for poor performance, diminished learning and social/behavior problems in school.

09/21/2015

http://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Selecting-an-Advocate-English.pdf

09/21/2015

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ebfagu6a0253dbda&llr=pxn6x5iab

Join us as our cross-discipline panel of experts brainstorm ideas to build a unified, child-focused approach to social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health care.

09/21/2015

http://massadvocates.org/mac-is-seeking-a-bilingual-englishspanish-special-education-advocate/

MAC is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) special education advocate to provide assistance through our Helpline to Spanish-speaking families and to assist staff attorneys on cases for Spanish-speaking clients. The position will involve gathering client information through interviews and review of…

09/21/2015

http://massadvocates.org/on-the-hill-budget-update-final-state-budget-supports-funding-for-mac-priorities/

It’s been a tight budget year on Beacon Hill, but we have a lot to celebrate, thanks to your support and advocacy. Let’s count the ways! The Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Initiative (ICEI) program was upped to $1.2 million. The ICEI program includes 18-22-year-olds with intellectual disabilities a…

09/21/2015

http://kcsspecialeducationlaw.com/2015/09/21/providing-an-iep-may-not-suffice-if-a-district-fails-in-its-child-find-obligation/ -261

Suppose a child exhibits troubling behaviors and/or difficulties learning basic skills in kindergarten or another early grade. Suppose further that, despite the child’s problematic performance, no ...