ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS In accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts General laws, Chapter 30A, Section 20, notice is hereby given for the following meeting of the: Arlington School Committee Standing Subcommittee: Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Wednesday, January 19, 2022 7:00 PM PARENT WORKSHOP: DEMYSTIFYING DYSLEXIA Current Research, Practices, and Policies Related to Students with Specific Learning Disabilities in Reading with Sarah Gannon, MEd, Consultant, Crafting Minds via Zoom Meeting ID: 931 7005 1984 Passcode: 972103 Arlington SEPAC acts as a resource for parents and advises the district regarding meeting the needs of students with special needs. We provide support and networking opportunities for parents and guardians of children with special educational needs, offer workshops and guest speakers to help families become better informed about special education issues and meet regularly with school officials to participate in the planning, development and evaluation of special education programs in town. Business Meetings 2021-2022 Business meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month, and alternate morning and evening meetings to accommodate the widest variety of schedules. Meetings will be held via Zoom as long as permitted by Massachusetts open meeting regulations. All are welcome to attend. Massachusetts law requires all open session meetings of public bodies to be accessible to members of the public, including those with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the meeting, contact the Administrative Assistant to the Arlington School Committee Liz Diggins at [email protected]. Town of Arlington, Massachusetts PARENT WORKSHOP: Summary: DEMYSTIFYING DYSLEXIA Current Research, Practices, and Policies Related to Students with Specific Learning Disabilities in Reading with Sarah Gannon, MEd, Consultant, Crafting Minds via Zoom Meeting ID: 931 7005 1984 Passcode: 972103 Arlington SEPAC acts as a resource for parents and advises the district regarding meeting the needs of students with special needs. We provide support and networking opportunities for parents and guardians of children with special educational needs, offer workshops and guest speakers to help families become better informed about special education issues and meet regularly with school officials to participate in the planning, development and evaluation of special education programs in town. Business Meetings 2021-2022 Business meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month, and alternate morning and evening meetings to accommodate the widest variety of schedules. Meetings will be held via Zoom as long as permitted by Massachusetts open meeting regulations. All are welcome to attend.