MTSD Special Education Newsletter

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope you all had a wonderful, relaxing time with your families last week. It's hard to believe we are already here, but the weather is getting a bit more brisk and snow will be here before we know it!

If you haven't visited our website recently, please bookmark it and visit. I hope to continue to build upon this resource for our families.

Our year is off to a great start as we make our way through the second quarter of the year. Thank you for your continued support of your children and the teams who work with them each day.

Amber

Parent Information Sessions
Our first parent information session was held on October 11, 2023. We introduced the IEP document (or, reviewed it, depending on your experiences). You can find the Google Slides presentation below.

Our next session is scheduled for December 6, 2023. We are excited to feature the behavioral expertise of our very own Stephanie Baynham, Behavior Interventionist, and Joshua Stehman, Consultant (K-12 Autistic Support and Emotional Support). Please join us at the same link (click here!) from our October session. An announcement via Sapphire will also be coming closer to the session date.

North Star Subcommittee

Our North Star at Manheim Township: To create a welcoming and supportive environment where all students, staff and families feel a sense of belonging

Thank you to our existing and new subcommittee members! We look forward to seeing you in January.

• December 6 - Parent Information Session 2: Behavioral Supports (Virtual)
• January 17 - North Star Subcommittee Meeting (Virtual)
• January 23 - end of marking period 2

Touchstone Foundation - a resource for parent mental wellness

Understood - a resource for connecting with other families

Hope Served - community resource for adults with disabilities

Reagan's Journey - community resource that includes Reagan's Closet in Lancaster

Wunder app - community app by Understood.org

PA Parent and Family Alliance - resource for various mental health challenges for families/children