Past Events 2006-2007
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DATE AND TIME

LOCATION
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September
2006

 

 
 

October
2006

AB SpEd PAC Board Meeting

Oct 4, 2006 @ 7:00 PM
Administration Building Conf Room

AB SpEd PAC General Meeting

Oct 18, 2006 @ 7:00 PM
Junior High School Library

November
2006

AB Special Education Parent Workshop

Nov 2, 2006
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Congregation Beth Elohim
AB SpEd PAC Board Meeting Nov 15, 2006 @ 7:00 PM (rescheduled from Nov 1)
Administration Building Conf Room
Educators Forum on Downs Syndrome Nov 7, 2006
8:30-3:00
Holy Cross College
How to Effectively Advocate for Students with Asperger’s Syndrome Nov 8, 2006
9:30-11:30
AANE
182 Main St
Watertown, MA
Experts Talk About Alternative ADHD Treatments Nov 8, 2006
7:00-9:30 PM
Curtis Middle School
Auditorium
Sudbury, MA
Parenting the Explosive Child Sun Nov 12, 2006
10-3 PM
Babson College
Wellesley, MA
Social Skills & Behavioral Strategies for Students with Developmental Disabilities Tues, Nov 14, 2006 4-6 PM Lunenburg Public Library
ADD–After the Diagnosis Tues, Nov 14, 2006 7-9 PM Groton-Dunstable Regional High School Black Box Theatre
703 Chicopee Row, Groton
Educator’s Conference – Teaching Students with Asperger Syndrome Nov 15, 2006
8:00-4:30
Bentley College
Waltham, MA
Sensory Tips for Surviving the Holidays & Holiday Shopping with Therapro Nov 15, 2006 7-9 PM
Rescheduled to Dec 5th
OTA Watertown
124 Watertown Street
Watertown, MA

 

Parent Support Group for Children with Challenges Fri, Nov 17, 2006
9:30 AM
A/B Regional High School
Room 131 East
Update on The Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act 2004 Fri, Nov 17, 2006
9:30-12:30
Charles River ARC
7 East Militia Hts Rd
Needham, MA
Autism Support Group Fri, Nov 17, 2006
10-12
(3rd Fri each month)
Groton Public Library
Community Room
BSEA Information re: Mediations & Hearings Mon, Nov 27, 2006
10:00 AM -1:00 PM
Dept of Education
Conf Rm 203
350 Main St
Malden, MA
The DORE Program “From the Inside Out” A Non-Medicinal Treatment for Learning Difficulties Mon, Nov 27, 2006
6:35 - 8:45 PM

 

Stevens Memorial Library
345 Main Street
North Andover, MA
Change Your Inner Talk: Change Your Life Nov 29, 2006
7-9 PM
Hallowell Center
142 North Rd
Sudbury, MA
Autism Support Group Thurs, Nov 30, 2006
7-9 PM
(last Thurs each mo)
Groton-Dunstable Middle School North - Library
Parent Group for Preschool Age Children with Special Needs Thursday, Nov. 30th
9:30 – 11:15 AM
Goodnow Library
big meeting room, first floor

December
2006

Special Olympics Unified Sports Basketball

Registration deadline: Dec 1, 2006
Starts: Jan 7, 2007 3-4 PM
Tyngsboro Sports Center
Leadership Development Summer Internship Program for College Students with Disabilities
Registration deadline: Dec 1, 2006
Starts: Summer 2007
Washington, DC
Minute Man Arc MinuteKids After School Program Register now for Nov 27, 2006 to March 2, 2007 Winter session Minuteman ARC
130C Baker St Ext
Concord, MA
Parent Group for Preschool Age Children with Special Needs Dec 4th
9:30 – 11:15 AM

 

Goodnow Library
big meeting room, first floor

 

A Conversion With Special Educators Dec 4, 2006
9:30 AM
Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
Rm 131 East
IEP Workshop Dec 4, 2006
7-9 PM
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
169 Leland St
Framingham, MA
Adolescent Psychology: The Parent Version Dec 5, 2006
7 PM
Lincoln-Sudbury High School
390 Lincoln Rd
Sudbury, MA
Auditorium
Asperger’s Disorder & Autism – An Update on Understanding and Interventions Dec 5, 2006
 
Mansfield, MA
Success in School for Students with Asperger’s Syndrome Dec 5, 2006 AANE
182 Main St
Watertown, MA
Sensory Tips for Surviving the Holidays & Holiday Shopping with Therapro

 

Tues, Dec 5, 2006
7-9 PM

 

OTA Watertown
124 Watertown Street
Watertown, MA

 

Yelling Doesn’t Work! How to Help your Child Comply at Home and in the Classroom Using Positive Behavioral Supports Dec. 6th, 2006
7– 9 PM
Goodnow Library
21 Concord Road
Sudbury
AB SpEd PAC Board Meeting

 

Dec 6, 2006 @ 7:00 PM

 

Administration Building Conf Room

 

Asperger’s Disorder & Autism – An Update on Understanding and Interventions Dec 7, 2006 Nashua, NH
Understanding Asperger’s Syndrome – Interventions and Strategies for Parents Monday, Dec. 11th
7:00-9:00 PM
AANE
182 Main Street
Watertown
How Difficult Can This Be?  F.A.T City Workshop Video Presentation Dec 12, 2006
7-9 PM
Groton-Dunstable High School
703 Chicopee Row, Groton
Library
 
Parent Group for Preschool Age Children with Special Needs

 

Dec 28th
9:30 – 11:15 AM

 

Goodnow Library
big meeting room, first floor

 

January
2007

AB SpEd PAC Board Meeting

Jan 3, 2007 @ 7:00 PM
Administration Building Conf Room
How to Effectively Advocate for Students with AS in the Public School System Wed, Jan. 17th
7:00-9:00 PM
AANE’s office
182 Main Street
Watertown
Fitness Class for Children with Mild to Moderate Special Needs Mon Jan 22 to March 5, 2007 (Mondays) Weston Community Center
20 Alphabet Lane
Weston, MA
Parent Support Group for Asperger’s - Natick Mon Jan 22, 2007
(4th Monday each month)
7:15-8:45 PM
Morse Institute
Natick Public Library

Study Room 2A
Route 135
Natick, MA
BSEA Information re: Mediations & Hearings Wed, Jan 24, 2007
10:00 AM -1:00 PM
Dept of Education
Conf Rm 203
350 Main St
Malden, MA
New DIR/Floortime Course Wed, Jan 24, 2007
7:00-9:00 PM
weekly (6 sessions)
Astra Foundation
524 Main St
Acton, MA
Dance Therapy with Jen Wiles-Balser, MA, DTR Jan 25th, 2007
9:15-11:15 AM
Goodnow Library
21 Concord Rd
Sudbury, MA
The DORE Program Tues Jan 30, 2007
7-9 PM
Goodnow Library
21 Concord Rd
Sudbury, MA

February
2007

Minute Man Arc Mid-Winter Wine Tasting Feb 1st, 2007
5:30-6:30 and
6:30-9:00 PM
Minute Man Arc
130 Baker Ave Ext
West Concord, MA
Sexuality Education for Young Adults with Disabilities Ages 18-27 Feb 1st, 2007
6:30-8:00 PM
(10 Thursdays)
Seven Hills Foundation
81 Hope Ave
Worcester, MA
Planning a Life: Making the Most Out of High School Feb 2&3 2007
2 full days
FCSN
1135 Tremont St
Boston, MA

AB SpEd PAC Board Meeting

Feb 7, 2007 @ 7:00 PM
Administration Building Conf Room
Sensory Integration Dysfunction: What it is and How to Help at Home Thursday, Feb. 8th
7:00 PM
R J Grey Jr High
Acton, MA
AANE Concord Support Group Feb 8th
7:30-9:00 PM
(2nd Thurs each month)
Minuteman ARC for Human Services
1269 Main St
West Concord, MA
Summer Programs for Children with Special Needs Mon Feb 12, 2007
7-9 PM
Hemenway Elementary School
Framingham, MA

AB SpEd PAC General Meeting

Feb 21, 2007 @7:00 PM
(tentative)
TBD

Executive Functioning Presentation
by Sarah Ward

Feb 28, 2007
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Acton-Boxboro Regional High School
Auditorium (note room change)

March
2007

Elsa Abele “What Can I Say?” “What Did You Say?” Using Language to Build Social Skills Mar 1&2, 2007
(2 day workshop)
Espousal Retreat Center
554 Lexington St
Waltham, MA
Dr. Rick LaVoie “It’s So Much Work To Be Your Friend” – Helping the child with learning disabilities find social success Mar 2, 2007
(1 day workshop)
Fitchburg State College
Weston Auditorium
160 Pearl St
Fitchburg, MA

AB SpEd PAC Board Meeting

Mar 7, 2007 @ 7:00 PM
Administration Building Conf Room
FCSN Visions of Community Annual Conference Sat Mar 10, 2007
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
World Trade Center
Boston, MA
High Expectations: Creating an IEP Vision Statement for Your Child Thurs Mar 15, 2007
7-9 PM
King Admin Bldg
Desmarais Room
Framingham, MA
(follow link for directions)
AB SpEd PAC Quarterly Meeting and MCAS Accommodations Presentation (Liza Huber, Sandy Daigneault) Tues Mar 20, 2007
7 PM
Acton-Boxboro Regional High School
Library
Study Strategies by Joan Finger at Nashoba Regional Sped PAC meeting Wed Mar 21, 2007
7 PM
Sawyer School Library
100 Mechanic Street
Bolton, MA
Neuro-psyche Testing – What it is and How to Understand the Test Results
Dr Neessen
March 27, 2007
7:30 PM
RJ Grey Jr High School
Acton, MA
BSEA Information re: Mediations & Hearings Mar 28, 2007
10:00 AM -1:00 PM

 

Dept of Education
Conf Rm 203
350 Main St
Malden, MA
Laugh Out Loud Benefit Gala - AANE March 31st Newton Marriott

April
2007

AB SpEd PAC Board Meeting

Apr 4, 2007 @ 7:00 PM
Administration Building Conf Room
Followup Discussion (after Mar 27th neuro-psyche testing presentation, without Dr Neessen) Wed, Apr 11, 2007
9:30 AM
Acton-Boxboro Regional High School
Rm 131
Fitness classes for special needs children Apr 23 to Jun 4, 2007 (Mondays 4-5 PM) Weston Community Center
20 Alphabet Lane
Weston, MA
Financial Planning for Families of Special Needs Children at Nashoba Regional Sped PAC meeting Wed, Apr 25, 2007
7 PM
Sawyer School Library
100 Mechanic Street
Bolton, MA

May
2007

AB SpEd PAC Board Meeting

May 2, 2007 @ 7:00 PM
Administration Building Conf Room
Adolescents, ADHD & High Risk Behaviors John R. Knight, MD May 10, 2007
7:00 PM
Boston Marriot Newton
2345 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA
Autism, PDD & AD(H)D Conference May 12, 2007
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Protestant Guild Learning Center
411 Waverley Oaks Road (Rt. 60)
suite 104
Waltham, MA
How Difficult Can This Be? Understanding Learning Difficulties May 14th, 2007
7-9 PM
King Administration Bldg
Desmarais Room
Framingham, MA
Down Syndrome Parent Group Presents “Yelling Doesn’t Work” Wed, May 16th, 2007
7-9 PM
St Anns Church Hall
130 Boston Tpke (Rt 9E)
Shrewsbury, MA
When to Worry About Worry and What to Do About It Wed, May 16th, 2007
7:30 PM
RJ Grey Jr High School
Library
Acton, MA
Sarah Ward Executive Function Presentation May 17th, 2007
7-9 PM
Bishop Elementary School
25 Columbia Rd
Arlington, MA
"Negotiation, building bridges between home and school, advocacy for your child" at Nashoba Regional Sped PAC meeting May 17, 2007
7 PM
Sawyer School Library
100 Mechanic Street
Bolton, MA
Annual AB SpEd PAC Meeting and Elections for Board Members Monday May 21, 2007
7 PM
RJ Grey Jr High School
Library
Acton, MA
BSEA Information re: Mediations & Hearings May 23, 2007
10:00 AM -1:00 PM
Dept of Education
Conf Rm 203
350 Main St
Malden, MA
Disclosure: Talking to Others About Your Child’s Special Needs May 23, 2007
7-9 PM
Natick Town Hall
3rd floor
Learning Outside the Lines – Carroll School Speaker Series Thurs May 24, 2007
7 PM
The Carroll School
Spaulding Auditorium
25 Baker Bridge Rd
Lincoln, MA
Special Education Law: Children with Aspergers Syndrome May 30th, 2007
7-9 PM
Watertown Public Library
123 Main St
Watertown, MA

June
2007

Challenging Behavior in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Advances in Understanding & Treatment by Michael Powers, Psy.D. Fri Jun 1st, 2007
8:45 AM - 4:40 PM
Springfield Marriot Hotel
2 Boland Way
Springfield, MA
Basic Rights Workshop Mon Jun 4th, 2007
7-9 PM
Shaker Lane School
Library
Littleton, MA
Asperger’s Disorder & Autism: Advances in Understanding & Interventions by Celine Saulnier Ph.D. Tue, Jun 5th, 2007
8:45 AM - 4:40 PM
Doubletree Riverfront Hotel
50 Warren St
Lowell, MA
Planning for Success – College Planning for those with Attention or Learning Disabilities Tue, Jun 5th, 2007
7-9 PM
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional HS
390 Lincoln Rd, Sudbury
Special Education Law – Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Wed, Jun 6th, 2007
3-5 PM
The Cookie Jar
564 Main St
Fitchburg, MA
Yelling Doesn’t Work! What You Can Do to Help a Child Comply at Home and in the Classroom Using Positive Behavior Supports Wed, Jun 6th, 2007
7-9 PM
St Anne Church Hall
130 Boston Tpke
Shrewsbury, MA

AB SpEd PAC Board Meeting

Jun 6, 2007 @ 7:00 PM
Administration Building Conf Room
International Conference on Autism – New Initiatives for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Fri, Jun 21st, 2007
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Boston Higashi School
Randalf, MA

July
2007

Summit Summer Camp for Students with Asperger’s Syndrome & ADHD in Grades K– 8 July 2 - July 20 155 Ararat St
Worcester, MA
 

Aug
2007

Jamie Eldridge: A conversation about special education Wed, Aug 8th, 2007
7:00 PM
Harvey Wheeler Center
1276 Main St
West Concord, MA
The Son-Rise Program Start-Up Aug 19 - Aug 24, 2007 South Undermountain Rd
Sheffield, MA
Sept
2007
Professor Dan Huston: How Mindful Communication Can Increase Your Emotional Intelligence Sept 18th, 2007
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Hallowell Center
142 North Road
Sudbury, MA
The Latest in Non-Medicinal Treatments for ADHD - Edward Hallowell, MD & Wynford Dore Sept 19th, 2007
6:00 - 9:00 PM

 

Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School
Auditorium
390 Lincoln Road
Sudbury, MA
Down Syndrome Congress Board Member Dr. Brian Skotko Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 2:30 PM Public Access Cable Channel
www.lifematterstv.org
 
 BOSTnet 3rd Annual Statewide Conference - "All Means All" Friday, Sept. 21st
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Northeastern University
Curry Student Center
Boston, MA
 
Study Strategies and Homework Helpers- Strategies for minimizing stress and gaining success Wed Sept 26, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM
Crisafulli School,
Robinson Road,
off of 225, Westford, MA
Dining hall,
Surviving and Thriving in Challenging Times by Dr. Robert Evans Thursday, Sept 27
7:00 PM
Swampscott High School
Auditorium
Vincent Carbone, ED.D. - Language Instruction & Nonvocal Learners Friday, Sept. 28th
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
American International College
Springfield, MA
Success and Asperger's Syndrome: New Ideas and Strategies by Dr. Tony Atwood & Carol Grey Friday and Saturday
Sept. 28th & 29th
2007
John Hancock Hall
Back Bay Events Center
180 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA
Free Transition Workshop - School Dayz: Turning 22 Sat, Sept. 29th
 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
CMARC
147 New Boston Street
Woburn
Oct
2007
Developing Cognitive Skills to Ensure Math Success Oct 3rd, 2007
7:00 PM
The Carroll School
Spaulding Auditorium
25 Baker Bridge Rd
Lincoln, MA
Update on Mental Health Services for MassHealth Consumers Thursday, Oct. 4th, 2007
12:00 noon to 1:00 PM
Conference Call
1-866-905-8894
Super Skills: Building Social Competence in Students with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Related Disorders October 5th
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Holiday Inn Nashua
9 Northeastern Blvd.
Nashua, NH 03062
603-888-1551
3rd Annual Devins Charity Chili Cook-Off Oct 7th, 2007
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Devens Common
Exit 37 off of Route 2
So You Think You Need an Attorney Oct 11th, 2007
7-9 PM
Peirce Elementary School
Cafetorium
85 Park Avenue Extension
Arlington, MA
Labeling and Diagnosis in Child Psychology, Neuropsychology and Special Education Oct 11th
7:00 PM
Norwell High School
Little Theater
Robert Brooks, Ph.D. - Working with Angry and Resistant Youth Friday, Oct. 12th
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
American International College
Springfield, MA
Shop at Whole Foods and Support Children with Autism Tuesday, Oct. 16th Any Whole Foods in MA
Acton Boxborough Parents of Children with Challenges (ABPCC) Group Meeting Wed, Oct 17th, 2007
9:30 AM
Acton-Boxborough Regional HS
Acton, MA
Room 131E
Basic Rights Workshop Wed., Oct. 17th
7:00 PM
Nashoba Regional High School
Bolton, MA
Conference for Families of School Age Children who are Visually Impaired, Blind, Blind Multi-Handicapped or Deaf & Blind Ages 6-22 Saturday, Oct. 20th
8:15 AM - 3:30 PM
Perkins School for the Blind
175 Beacon Street
Watertown, MA
Q & A About Pharmocological, Herbal and Behavioral Treatments for Children with ADD/ADHD Oct 23rd
6:30-7:30
148 Worcester Street
West Boylston, MA 01583
Bullying 101 for Parents, with Carolyn Imperato Oct 24th, 2007
7:30 PM
R. J. Grey Jr High
Acton, MA
Library
Beyond Discipline: From Compliance to Community Oct 27th, 2007
 
Sheraton Ferncroft
Danvers, MA
Financial Planning for Children with Special Needs Oct 30th, 2007
7-9 PM
R. J. Grey Jr High
16 Charter Rd
Acton, MA
BSEA Mediation & Hearing Information Sessions Oct 31, 2007
10 AM to 1 PM
DOE, 350 Main Street,
Conference room 3A
Malden, MA
 
Nov
2007
Movement, Exercise, Learning and the Brain Nov 1st, 2007
7:00 PM
The Carroll School
Spaulding Auditorium
25 Baker Bridge Rd
Lincoln, MA
Carol Stock-Kranowitz, M.A. - Helping the Out-of-Sync Child Friday, Nov.2nd
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
American International College
Springfield, MA
Acton-Boxborough 2nd Annual Parent Workshop Friday Nov 2nd
8:30-2:30
Temple Beth Elohim
Acton, MA
Planning a Life: FCSN Transition Planning Conference Nov. 2nd and 3rd from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Federation for Children with Special Needs
1135 Tremont Street, Suite #420
Boston, MA
Harvard Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders: From Childhood through Adulthood Fri Nov 2nd 8-5
Sat Nov 3rd 8:45-5
Hyatt Regency Boston Downtown Crossing
Boston, MA
Nonverbal Learning Disorders Assoc. Conference Fri Nov 2nd
Sat Nov 3rd

 

Sheraton Stamford Hotel
Stamford, CT
General ABSpEdPAC meeting
(Cancelled)
Wed, Nov 14th
7:00 pm
R.J. Grey Jr High
Library
Overview of Psychological and Educational Testing: What a parent needs to know Wed, Nov 14th
7:15 pm

 

Nashoba Regional HS
Bolton, MA

 

ABPCC presentation on Learning Disabilities Nov 27th, 2007
7:30 PM
R.J. Grey Jr High
Library
Alternative Treatments for ADHD & Aspergers

 

Tues Nov 27th, 2007
7-9 PM

 

Hallowell Center
Sudbury, MA

 

Classroom Accommodations for Elementary AS Students Nov 28th, 2007
8 AM - 12 noon
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA
Joining Voices Conference Nov 29th, 2007
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
UCC Conference Center
Framingham, MA
 
Acton & Acton-Boxborough Preliminary FY '09 School Year Budget Discussion Nov 29th, 2007
7:30 PM

 

R.J. Grey Jr High
Library

 

Navigating the Special Education Process: A Seminar Exclusively for Parents Nov 29th, 2007
7-9 PM

 

Integrated Center for Child Development
340 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA
Dec
2007
Landmark High School's Student Advocate Program Dec 1st, 2007
9-11 AM
Landmark High School
Drake Admin Building
Film Premiere: "Including Samuel" Tues Dec 4th
6:30 PM
UMass Boston Ballroom
Campus Center
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston
Using Language to Build Social Skills in the Workplace Dec 6th and 7th
9:30 - 4:00
Espousal Retreat Center
Waltham, MA
Making Sense of Our Kids' Behavior Dec 11th
7:30-9 PM
Chenery Middle School
Faculty Dining Room
95 Washington Street
Belmont, MA
Social Skills Development Dec 12, 2007
7 PM
R.J. Grey Jr High
Library
Friendships and Social Coaching: Helping Kids Make and Keep Friends Dec 12, 2007
7-9 PM
 
Crisafulli Elementary School
13 Robinson Road
Westford, MA
Housing Options for Adults with AS Tues Dec 18th
7:30-9:00 PM
AANE office
85 Main Street Suite 101
Watertown, MA
Jan
2008
Understanding Your Special Education Basic Rights Mon Jan 14th
7-9 PM
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School
Conference Room B
390 Lincoln Road
Sudbury, MA
Yelling Doesn't Work!
Cancelled
Jan 16th, 2008
7 PM
R.J. Grey Jr High
Library
Dr. Michael Wood: The Americans with Disabilities Act Jan 16th, 2008
7:15 PM
Nashoba Regional HS
ASC Room
Bolton, MA
The Orton-Gillingham Approach Jan 17th, 2007
7:00 PM
The Carroll School
Spaulding Auditorium
25 Baker Bridge Rd
Lincoln, MA
Transition Planning Workshop Series for Parents of Teens: Transition Planning 101 for Teens with Aspergers Jan 17th, 2007
7:00-9:30 PM
AANE
85 Main Street, Suite 101
Watertown, MA
Transition Planning Workshop Series for Parents of Teens: Next Steps & Strategies Plus Q&A Jan 24th, 2007
7:00-9:30 PM

 

AANE
85 Main Street, Suite 101
Watertown, MA

 

How Does Your Engine Run: The Alert Program for Self-Regulation Jan 25-26
9 AM - 5 PM
Sheraton Colonial Hotel & Golf Club
1 Audubon Road
Wakefield, MA
Dealing With Your Child's Anxiety Jan 31st, 2008
7:30 PM
R. J. Grey Jr High
Library