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Welcome to Manhasset SEPTA’s enewsletter. Check our website at www.ManhassetSEPTA.org for news updates and information about our past meetings, pilot programs for 2009-10 and other helpful resources.

Please note…we will be using a new email address manhassetsepta@gmail.net –please email to sign up for future enewsletters as we transition over this year.

Manhasset SEPTA events:

Thur, Nov 5-SEPTA Presentation to BOE

Join SEPTA when we present over $9K to the Manhasset BOE for 2009-10 Pilot Programs in our schools, including four special education support programs and one gifted and talented program. Manhasset BOE Board Room, High School 2^nd Floor at 8pm.

Tue, Nov 10 -Manhasset SEPTA Presentations

Wholistic Support for Spectrum Children, Drs. Palevsky and Sherr (see attached flyer) Manhasset Public Library Community Room at 7:30pm-9pm.

Thur, Nov 12-Manhasset SEPTA Panel Discussion

Current Approaches for Treating for Autism, Panel Discussion (see attached flyer)

Manhasset BOE Board Room, High School 2^nd Floor at 7pm-9pm.

Local Events:

Tue, Nov 3-East Islip SEPTA Presentation

Rick Lavoie on Creating a happy, Healthy Family: Blue Print for the Home Front. East Islip High School at 7pm. Contact Bonnie Buckley at bonster827@aol.com to reserve a seat.

Fri, Nov 13 and Sat, Nov 14-Elija Presents Wrightslaw 2 Day Bootcamp

Pete and Pam Wright’s Special Education Law and Advocacy Bootcamp at Marriot Residence Inn, Plainview. Call 516-433-4321 to register or online at www.elija.org/wrightslaw2009cc.

Mon, Nov 16-LIParent Technical Assisitance Center’s Overview of Part 200 Regulations/Special Education regulations. Workshop covering special education regulations at 7pm in Linderhurst—Call 631-603-3300 to RSVP.

Wed, Nov 18-National Autism Assoc. Presentation

Dr. Houston on the Role of Enzymes in Autism and Gut Issues. 6pm at Rebecca School, 40 East 30^th Street 5^th Fl. Log onto www.naanyc.org for details.

Thur, Nov 19-BOCES Transition After High School

Nassau BOCES programs , training, and programs reviewed at 6:30-9pm at BOCES Barry Career & Tech Ed. Center. Call Denise Theil at 516-622-6832 to reserve a seat.

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Remember, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER—Please forward this on, and send us info to share! It is Manhasset SEPTA’s mission to empower with knowledge, supporting parents and staff to give every child excellence in education and quality of life.

Many thanks, Manhasset SEPTA

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