Unraveling the Testing Maze:  School Psychologists:  Mike Fish and Alisa Pozner

Mike Fish, NCSP and Alisa Pozner, NCSP will give an overview of the testing process.  The discussion will focus on the theory behind observations of the student and different observation formats and tools.  We will look at the different facets of evaluations to include cognitive, social/emotional, attention and academic areas.

Handout - Unraveling the Testing Maze

Thursday, March 18, 2010  Ventress Library 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Parent Presentation on MCAS

The Marshfield Public Schools Special Education Department and Parent Advisory Council invites all parents to attend a presentation on The MCAS & Students with Disabilities. The workshop will be presented by Johanne Pino of the Massachusetts Advocates for Children and is scheduled for Thursday March 18, 2010 from 6:30 to 8pm at the Marshfield Ventress Memorial Library.

This course provides background about MCAS and reviews the rights of students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum. It also covers your child’s right to receive necessary MCAS accommodations (such as increased breaks, small group, or a reader) or an alternate MCAS test to make sure your child has a fair chance to show what they have learned. Sample MCAS questions, reporting requirements, and results for students with disabilities are also included.

This workshop is funded by the Massachusetts Advocates for Children, is open to the public, and is free to all participants; however, we kindly ask that you register in advance by contacting Susan Moyse @ 781-837-7689 or susan.moyse@verizon.net.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010   MES Auditorium   7:00-9:00 pm

Summer Recreational Opportunities:

                        Marshfield Recreation

                        GPARC

                        Pilgrim Area Collaborative

                        Kids Konnection

Link to Power Point Presentation

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  FBMS Library 7:00-9:00 pm

Transitions within the MPSD:  Come and learn about transition strategies at each of the school levels.

Special Education Parent Advisory Group

“The Marshfield Special Education Department and Parent Advisory Council welcome parents to attend a presentation on “Transitions within the MPSD” for children with special needs. This meeting is intended to help parents understand changes that may occur in the delivery of services as their children transition to new schools within Marshfield. Information on the supports available and transition strategies at each of the school levels will be provided to help parents feel more comfortable. In addition, a review of the WEB program for incoming middle school 6^th graders will be covered. The following MPSD staff will be available to answer parent questions and concerns:

Preschool: Donna Admirand, Preschool Coordinator

Elementary: Gayle Webster, Team Chair

Middle School (including WEB program): Deb Podbelski, Sped Department Head

Marshfield High School: Diane Valliere, Sped Department Head

Chris Godino: ASD District Wide Specialist

Susan Dupuis: Special Education Director

The meeting is open to all parents and will be held on Wednesday May 19^th at the Furnace Brook Middle School Library from 7pm – 9pm.  We hope you can join us!”