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Special Education Private School Forum at the Stamford JCC

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The Stamford JCC Inclusion Department is presenting a hands-on workshop for parents titled “Special Education Parent Forum: Pursuing a Specialized School Placement” on September 26 at 7:00 p.m.

The first part of the program will offer a panel discussion with Attorney Lawrence Berliner and special needs school representatives. The second part of the evening will offer parents the opportunity to engage in break-out sessions with school representatives to obtain more information and find out how the school could best fit the needs of their child. To register for the workshop, please contact Liza Fahey, Special Needs/Inclusion Coordinator at the Stamford JCC at (203)-487-0946 or lfahey@stamfordjcc.org . Registration is highly recommended. Panel Discussion Speakers:

Attorney Lawrence Berliner, CT Special Education Law Attorney

Eagle Hill School: Clay Kaufman, Head of School and Sue Rappaport, Assistant Director of Admissions and Placement

Pinnacle School: Dr. Alisa Dror, Head of School and Sunan Jones, Director of Admissions

Winston Preparatory School: Beth Sugerman, Head of School and Michelle Rolfe, Director of Admissions

About the schools:
Eagle Hill School in Greenwich, CT is a co-ed day and 5-day boarding school for students ages 5-15 with language-based learning differences including Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Auditory Processing Disorder, Executive Function Disorder, and ADHD.

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Special Education Private School Forum at the Stamford JCC on March 14th

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The Stamford Jewish Community Center (JCC) is presenting a hands-on program for parents titled “Special Education Parent Forum: Pursuing a Specialized School Placement” on March 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

A panel of special needs experts will help parents navigate the school process and empower parents in finding the right educational fit for their child who is struggling in school. The Stamford JCC is located at 1035 Newfield Avenue in Stamford, CT. This workshop is FREE and open to the public. Reservations are strongly suggested. To register, please contact Liza Fahey, Inclusion/Special Needs Coordinator at the Stamford JCC at (203)-487-0946 or lfahey@stamfordjcc.org .

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‘A Part of His Life Now’: New Canaan Firefighters Honor NCHS Student Jack Major

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Though many residents may only associate firefighters with sirens and smoke during major crises, the work that takes place behind the scenes—such as cleaning, maintenance and housekeeping—is absolutely essential, officials say. For the past year, New Canaan High School junior Jack Major has contributed to this vital aspect of the New Canaan Fire Department’s operation. “He helps us clean up, takes care of weeds, wipes down the trucks,” Fire Capt. Mike Socci said of the teen. Socci and more than one dozen fire and school officials joined family and friends at the firehouse on Main Street on Wednesday for a celebratory lunch in honor ofMajor’s contributions. Socci and Fire Chief Jack Hennessey presented Major with a monogrammed plaque recognizing his enthusiasm and dedication to the job.