Special Education Parental Advisory Council
Weston SEPAC
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The Weston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (Weston SEPAC) is an all parent volunteer group of that promotes a network for parents of children with disabilities to provide a forum to share information, support, provide resources and discuss important issues.
We provide educational presentations for parents and teachers of special needs and typical students. We meet with school administration and school committee members to give our input on policies and programs that impact our children. We promote and raise awareness of children with special needs. We meet with our state representative to share and discuss information to advocate for children with disabilities.
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This Colorado Middle School Banned Phones 7 Years Ago. They Say Students Are Happier, Less Stressed And More Focused
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Teachers at Mountain Middle School in Durango knew they had to do something.“The agency found that the school violated state rules when its staff put Benson in a face-down restraint position for nearly an hour.
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3 California school employees to be charged with manslaughter in death of special needs student
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The student was reportedly restrained face-down for nearly an hour before becoming unresponsiveWhy Is Middle School So Hard for So Many People?
Attention, Students: Put Your Laptops Away
Attention, Students: Put Your Laptops Away
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Researchers Pam Mueller and Daniel M. Oppenheimer found that students remember more via taking notes longhand rather than on a laptop. It has to do with what happens when you're forced to slow down.