The Committee for Special Education (CSE) is a parent-led, volunteer organization serving families of children with IEPs, GIEPs, and/or 504 Service Agreements in the Lower Merion School District since 1972.
Our mission is to support families with information about laws and policies that affect families of children with educational, social, emotional, or medical needs.
Our mission is to support families with information about laws and policies that affect families of children with educational, social, emotional, or medical needs.
The CSE offers:
upcoming EventsJanuary 26, 2023 (Thursday), 7pm-8:30pm
CSE/ISC- Education Program for Families & Educators “Trauma Informed Care for Parents and Caregivers” Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/8750564118 Presented by LMSD Student Services, the Interschool Council and the Committee for Special Education. This program will feature Dr. Aviele Koffler, Licensed Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist, and Program Administrator of Mental Health Services, and Sousan Robinson, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified School Counselor, and Certified Family Recovery Specialist both from the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU). Dr. Koffler and Ms. Robinson will help parents understand what is trauma, how trauma impacts the brain, and how parents and teachers can use a trauma-informed approach to support their children and students. CSE February Transition Series (weekly): A 4-part series on building an inclusive life for students with disabilities. Starts February 1st.
WHEN: The 4-part series will be held every Wednesday in February, 6-8 pm, starting February 1st. For details on each session, see the attached flyer or click here. It’s never too early to start thinking about and planning for life beyond school for all students, but especially for our students with disabilities. The PA Inclusion Collective is excited to bring another thought-provoking, practical 4-part virtual series focused on advancing inclusion. This February, we are proud to host "Starting with the End in Mind,” to detail how to design an inclusive educational experience starting in the earliest grades in order to establish the foundation for a successful transition to adulthood for students with disabilities. REGISTER AND SPREAD THE WORD. Register here. You must register to receive access to the sessions and recordings. Our featured speakers will be award-winning filmmaker Dan Habib and his son Samuel Habib, a 23-year old college student and aspiring multimedia producer, who will share their work and perspective to help you and your student with disabilities transition to higher education and integrated employment as adults. The CSE welcomes new volunteers. Please contact CSE at cse.lmsd@gmail.com if you would like to be a CSE rep for your school, contribute ideas for programming, or network with other parents.
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