Dear fellow Hanoverians:
This just in from the PAC!
A Parent’s Look at Testing & Evaluations: Your Role & Responsibilities
Tuesday, March 9th (Snow date – March 16th)
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Hanover Middle School (Library), Whiting Street
Elaine Rabbit will present an overview of educational testing and the
evaluation process. This presentation will focus on a parent’s role as it
applies to evaluations and assessments for their child.
Topics will include: How do you request testing? How do you participate in
a school district’s evaluation process? Also, what are some questions to
ask an evaluator, tips on looking at evaluation reports, and how to research
additional information. The presentation will conclude with a question and
answer session; participants are welcome to bring their questions.
Presented by: Elaine Rabbitt, Parent Support Specialist, EMR Parent Support
Services. Elaine currently advocates for her own son and mentors and
supports families in their journey of advocating for their children. She has
received training through the Federation of Children with Special Needs and
Wrightslaw.
What is the Hanover Parent Advisory Council?
The PAC is a parent group whose mission is to work toward understanding,
respect, support and appropriate education for all children with learning
differences in our community. The Hanover PAC will provide an opportunity
for parents to network and share information as well as a way to work
constructively with our schools to make them the best they can be for all
children.
Check out our new web site www.hanovermasspac.webs.com for further
information and upcoming events. It’s loaded with links to important
resources and documents. Also, any changes or cancellations to our programs
will be posted there. For further information, please call Sue at
781-826-8261 or Karen at 781-826-0137.
For "Around Town on the Web",
Cathy H-B
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