The Pleasantville Special Education PTA (SEPTA) is a district-wide Parent Teacher Association organized for the specific purpose of providing information and support to parents and caregivers of children with special needs, including those with 504 plans or IEP’s, receiving RTI or general building level support. Our mission is to create a true sense of community for all families of children with disabilities, from EI and CPSE through high school to age 21. SEPTA sponsors speakers, parent gatherings, library resources and educational programs in an effort to create a true parent support, community network. All are welcome. For more information, contact one of our SEPTA officers.

2012-13 Membership is closed.                                                                       Follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PleasantvilleSepta
*$30 annual fee covers your membership to all three schools, ages 0- 21!                                                                                            or on Twitter @PvilleSEPTA 

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THE 2013-14 SEPTA SLATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED NEXT WEEK!

 Congratulations to those honored at the SEPTA Year End Celebration:

SEPTA Community Partner of the Year, Lesa Rader of Pace University (Lab Program Supporter)

SEPTA Educational Partner of the Year, Jane Mwanza (Occupational Therapist)

SEPTA Parent Partner of the Year, Mary Brazell (Inspiring Mom)

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Introducing TWO great NEW Programs:

IT'S OFFICIAL::SUMMER CAMP!  Yes, there is now a community based Pleasantville Summer Camp for VIP Kids!
Click here for more details: http://pvillesepta.com/12.html (NOTE: Deadline May 24th)

 NEW: The Pleasantville Laboratory School at Pace University

The Pleasantville Union Free School District is pleased to announce the opening of its new and innovative transition program, The Pleasantville Laboratory School at Pace University. The program is designed for students 18-21 years of age who are working towards a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (formerly IEP Diploma). Go to our Facebook page for the full program description. Contact Mike Voron at PHS for details: VORONM@pville.k12.ny.us 

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RECENT SEPTA EVENTS:

  Dr. Carolyn McGuffog recently discussed the new NYS HS Diploma Credential.
Please click here to view the PPT and click here to watch the VIDEO
Learn more here: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/SACCmemo.htm 
Link to the CDOS Standards: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/cte/cdlearn/  and Exit Summary: http://tinyurl.com/bnrsv69

  Understanding Neurofeedback presentation by: Gerry Radano, LMSW, AIBT
Click here to access the powerpoint presentation.

 Our SEPTA Winter Spa Night Fundraiser was a huge hit!
Special thanks to everyone who joined us and for the team at Tiffany Nail Salon for helping us out again.

 "Navigating 504 Plans!" Discussion:
Many thanks to the 3 Pleasantville Assistant Principals, who are the Section 504 administrators, and to Sheryl Frishman of Littman Krooks for her insights.
Download Sheryl's PPT here and Download the P'ville SD PPT here.
Helpful link: A parent's guide to Section 504 in public schools:
http://www.greatschools.org/special-education/legal-rights/868-section-504.gs?page=1

 Our winter event with Dr. Fred Volkmar of the Yale Child Study Center was amazing.
Many thanks to BASS of Bedford for their generous sponsorship of the private reception.
Click here to access the video: http://youtu.be/ijijJHWDg20  
And download the PPT: Volkmar PPT
RECOMMENDED RESOURCE:
"A Practical Guide to Autism: What Every Parent, Family Member, and Teacher Needs to Know."
By Fred Volkmar and Lisa Weisner http://tinyurl.com/d5vhcun

 The 6th Annual "Colleges with a Difference" GAP YEAR Panel Discussion was Excellent!
Watch the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EanW7lnhOO4

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 PLEASANTVILLLE Very important Player (VIP) Program:

The VIP Programs are finished for this year, but if you would like to be on the VIP mailing list, contact: 
Colleen Wagner at cwagner@pvillesepta.com or on follow their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pville-VIP/116308855141386

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  Visit the Pleasantville SEPTA Parenting Collection at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library.

The Pleasantville Special Education Parent Teacher Association (Pleasantville SEPTA) has partnered with the
Mount Pleasant Public Library to create an inclusive, multi-media parenting collection.
Use this link to learn more and view the collection: http://tinyurl.com/8rgxgsq

Thanks for Visiting!

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