South Central

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The 22 cities/towns that comprise our area are: Nashua, Hudson, Pelham, Windham, Salem, Derry, Londonderry, Litchfield, Merrimack, Bedford, Manchester, Auburn, New Boston, Goffstown, Dunbarton, Hooksett, Candia, Sandown, Danville, Hampstead, Atkinson and Plaistow.  Other neighboring towns are also involved:  Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Mascenic Regional Cooperative, and Milford.

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January 4, 2012
South Central Round Table Discussion

This was the first of three separate regional discussions to continue the conversation on family-school partnerships in special education. This event focused on using the PTA's National Standards for Family/School Partnerships to Improve Family School Partnerships in Special Education. Attendees left this meeting wanting to start a monthly or quarterly support group for parents involved in the special education programs at school and opening discussions about improving communication as a partnership.

March 9 brings another discussion to the South Central area - read right sidebar and register today!
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What's Happening in the South Central Area


Join us February 9, 2012 from 6-8 at Merrimack Middle School for a discussion focusing on "strategies or ideas for using the results of the NH Department of Education’s Parent Involvement Survey in Special Education in your district". Registration required, please contact frontdesk@picnh.com or call 224-7005. Download the pdf flier here.

Link to the Parent Involvement Special Education Survey

A third round table discussion will be scheduled in March on increasing your district's response rate for the NH Department of Education's Parent Involvement Survey in Special Education.

 

Parent Leadership in Special Education Training Scheduled in Exeter


As parents you are the leaders in your family. You have unique experiences, and expertise that others can benefit from.
Many parents of children with disabilities want to become more involved in school improvement initiatives. But in order for parents to successfully participate as members of these partnership teams, they need to understand the overall special education system and how to successfully work with school district personnel. The New Hampshire Connections project is excited to offer the Parent Leadership in Special Education Training. This training is designed to develop and utilize the leadership skills of parents of children with disabilities so that they may partner with parents and schools to develop parent support groups, planning school improvement activities and to support school personnel. A  training is being offered on Thursday nights in February in Exeter. Check out this pdf flier and call to apply!

 

 

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South Central



If you're interested in joining the Network, please contact
Joe Hatch
South Central Facilitator
(603) 848-4251
jhatch@picnh.org

 


Forum on Special Education


Family-School Partnerships in Special Education
South Central Forum
McDonough School, Manchester

Recently there was a world cafe style forum that provided an opportunity for teachers, parents, special education directors and community members to participate in small group discussions about family-school partnerships in special education in a relaxed setting. Participants from Hampstead, Hudson, Litchfield, Manchester, and Sandown attended our initial kick-off event. See summary highlights here.

NH Connections will be holding three additional round table discussions focusing on:

  •  Reviewing the newly adopted NH Standards and Goals for Family School partnerships
  •  Understanding the Department of Education’s Parent Involvement Survey for Your Region
  •  Making Your Voice Heard- Participating in the Next Department of Education’s Parent Involvement Survey

These discussions will provide you with a safe place and opportunity to:

  •  ask questions,
  •  share your concerns, and
  •  learn how to make a difference for your family, your school, and in your community.

Leave with concrete ideas and make a difference.

For more information, contact Joe Hatch at 848-4251.