Upcoming Meetings/Events

SEAL Meetings 2024-2025

• Meetings are every second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. via zoom. All scheduled meetings are subject to possible changes.

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Please Note: SEAL all meetings are via Zoom

Fall Events

September 28 – Meet & Greet: Back-to-School Bowling

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Shaker Bowl, East Longmeadow

Kick off the school year with a fun morning of bowling! Parents, caregivers, and children are welcome—let’s build connections and friendships while having fun.

October 8 – The New Middle School Project & Special Education

Speaker: Dr. Marty O’Shea, Superintendent

Discover how Longmeadow’s new middle school will better serve students with special needs. Learn about the thoughtful design that supports academic, social, and emotional growth.

November 12 – Workshop: Basic Rights & Understanding the IEP

Presented by the Federation for Children with Special Needs

Learn the ins and outs of the IEP: why it matters, how it’s built, and what services and goals can be included. Empower yourself with knowledge of your rights and tools to advocate for your child.

December – No Meeting

Enjoy the holidays with your loved ones!

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Winter / Early Spring Events

January 14 – Mental Health Presentation

Speaker: To be announced

Join us for an important discussion on supporting the mental health needs of children with disabilities.

February 11 – Workshop: Creating a Post secondary Vision

Presented by the Federation for Children with Special Needs

Learn how to write and use a student’s postsecondary vision to guide transition planning and prepare for future success.

March 11 – Workshop: Transition Planning (Ages 14–22)

Presented by the Federation for Children with Special Needs

Explore strategies for preparing students for adulthood, understanding the age of majority, and supporting independence and postsecondary goals.

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Spring Events

April 8 – Special Education Budget Overview

Speakers: Nicole Paris-Kro, Director of Special Education and Thomas Maza, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, will be providing valuable information on financial planning and allocation for special education services. Understand how the district allocates resources for special education and what this means for families.

May – End-of-Year Wrap-Up Gathering (Date TBD)

Let’s close out the year together! A casual get-together for parents and caregivers to reflect, connect, and celebrate the year.

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Meeting Format:

Most meetings will be held on Zoom. Select in-person gatherings will be announced in advance.

Join us to connect, learn, and grow—together we are stronger!