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Mission
The Special Education Alliance provides a network of support for parents and caregivers of students with developmental or physical disabilities. The SEA offers access to relevant information and education while providing opportunities to connect with other parents/caregivers. We advocate for collaboration among families, school administrators, educators and professionals to foster successful educational outcomes.
History
The SEA was formed in the fall of 2016 and functioned as a committee under the Methacton Coordinating Council (MCC). In March 2023, the SEA became a Home & School department under the MCC. The SEA includes dedicated parents representing our district schools. Our members are committed to serving as SEA representatives and liaisons at each Home & School meeting to share the SEA mission and to keep each school updated with future meeting dates and topics.
We are part of Methacton’s Home & School.
The Methacton Special Education Alliance (SEA) is a department under the Methacton Coordinating Council (MCC), an umbrella organization promoting and supporting the Home & School organizations at Methacton.
Meet the Methacton Special Education Alliance Home & School Board:
Reba Mann, President
SEAPresidentMethacton@gmail.com
Sandy Katz and Jodi Kohar, Co-Vice Presidents
Amy Smith, Co-Secretary
SEASecretaryMethacton@gmail.com
Julie Stephens, Co-Secretary
Michelle Jackson-Greenawalt, Treasurer
SEATreasurerMethacton@gmail.com
District Collaboration
The SEA partners with the district to identify professionals to speak, train or consult, who offer strategic opportunities to effect positive change in special education at Methacton. We schedule regular meetings with school administration and the board to share feedback and collaborate on new and existing initiatives.
Ways to Engage with the SEA
- Attend speaker presentations to get information relevant to your family’s needs.
- Attend parent/caregiver and family social events to connect with others who understand the journey.
Stay connected!
- Follow us on Facebook! We share many different resources to help support special education families. Facebook.com/SEAofMCC
- Subscribe to our email list,
https://facebook.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bbb159c0e6b4754b02cc41aee&id=43b092ad8f,
and get SEA updates sent right to your mailbox. - Join the planning committee and share your views on upcoming presentations and events.
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Upcoming Events
May 21, 2023
SEA End of Year Picnic
April 20, 2023
Belonging Matters
Unlocking the Power of Relationships to Build A
More Inclusive School Community
Al Condelucci, Ph.D.
February 2023
Starting with the End in Mind
4-Part Series
PA Inclusion Collective Members
The PEAL Center
January 19, 2023
Navigating Behavior: The ABCs of Understanding and Supporting Your Child's Success
November 17, 2022
10 Myths about Special Education Law and
Inclusion of Students with Disabilities
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
October 20, 2022
SEA Back to School Night
for Special Education
7:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting
May 19, 2022
Methacton Comprehensive Special Education Plan
Dr. Susan Angstadt
Director of Pupil Services
Dr. Amy Mangano
Supervisor of Special Education, K-4
Dr. Danielle Fowlston
Supervisor of Special Education, 5-8
Dr. Erika Thomas
Supervisor of Special Education, 9-12
https://forms.gle/SxYYQxzReWvB2GtdA
April 20, 2022
How to Qualify and Program
for Extended School Year (ESY) in 2022
Kathleen M. Metcalfe, Esq.
Maria Vetter
Raffaele & Associates, LLC
Register for Zoom Link here:
https://forms.gle/pcNiYMfqhwa4oNDJ6
March 17, 2022
Mrs. Erika Thomas, Supervisor of Special Education, MHS
Niki Brislin, Transition Coordinator, Special Education Coordinator, 9-12
Kimberly Kulp, K-12 Career Counseling
Kris Koberlein, Project Consultant, Secondary Transition, MCIU
Presentation Slides - Putting the "I" in IEP, Preparing for Life After High School
January 20, 2022
Dr. Susan Angstadt
Dr. Amy Mangano
Dr. Danielle Fowlston
Dr. Brianna Bernardo, Springfield Psychological
Larysa Spisic , PTS, Inc.
Amanda McLaughlin, PTS, Inc.
R.E.A.C.H. - PROVIDES INTENSIVE THERAPEUTIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE SCHOOL SETTING FOR STUDENTS (GRADES K-12) WHO REQUIRE THIS LEVEL OF CARE
S.O.A.R. - AN MTSS APPROACH (GRADES K-4) THAT SUPPORTS THE BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTSOctober 28, 2021
Dr. Susan Angstadt, Director of Pupil Services
Introduction of the new team of Supervisors of Special Education
Dr. Amy Mangano (K-4th Grades)
Dr. Danielle Fowlston (5th -8th Grades)
Dr. Erika Thomas (9th - 12th grades)
Dr. Angstadt and her team will provide an overview of the structure of the team and process of Individualized Education Programs for our special education students.
May 20, 2021
Register here:
https://forms.gle/9c2nD5tAAsfsyWtb7
March 25, 2021
Register here: https://forms.gle/oJPJp66boLgsPx5f6
February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2021
Register here: Inclusiveschooling.com/pa-zoom
February, Focus on Inclusion! The PA Inclusion Collective: A Four Part Series
November 19, 2020
Mindfulness & learning how to
create a peaceful home even in these stressful times
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Register here:
https://forms.gle/pjMEFDc1HVUn7XiR8
October 15, 2020
Inclusion for K-12 & Beyond
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Virtual Zoom
Register here:
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Community Resources
Children with ADHD and Adults with ADHD (CHADD) in Bucks and Montgomery Counties
Got Transition - Health Care Transition
Mental Health Partnerships (Montgomery County Chapter)
Methacton Unified Sports Track
Montgomery County Down Syndrome Interest Group (MCDSIG)
MCIU Right to Education Local Task Force
MCIU Secondary Transition Services
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) of Montgomery County PA
OVR Early Reach Transition Career
Parent Center Hub: Guiding Questions for Youth Exiting High School
PaTTAN - Engaging Families in Transition Planning
Special Olympics, Montgomery County
Special Olympics Unified Sports
Transition Discoveries ...coming soon
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Calender of Events
7:00 p.m., all Zoom
Calendar of Events:
May 21, 2023
SEA End of Year
Picnic
April 20, 2023
Belonging Matters
Unlocking the Power of Relationships to Build A
More Inclusive School Community
Al Condelucci, Ph.D.
February 2023
Starting with the End in Mind
4-Part Series
PA Inclusion Collective Members
The PEAL Center
January 19, 2023
Navigating Behavior: The ABCs of Understanding and Supporting Your Child's Success
November 17, 2022
10 Myths about Special Education Law and
Inclusion of Students with Disabilities
Patrick G. Radel, Esq.
October 20, 2022
SEA Back to School Night
for Special Education
7:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting
May 19, 2022
Methacton Comprehensive Special Education Plan
Dr. Susan Angstadt
Director of Pupil Services
Dr. Amy Mangano
Supervisor of Special Education, K-4
Dr. Danielle Fowlston
Supervisor of Special Education, 5-8
Dr. Erika Thomas
Supervisor of Special Education, 9-12
https://forms.gle/SxYYQxzReWvB2GtdA
April 20, 2022
How to Qualify and Program
for Extended School Year (ESY) in 2022
Kathleen M. Metcalfe, Esq.
Maria Vetter
Raffaele & Associates, LLC
Register for Zoom Link here:
https://forms.gle/pcNiYMfqhwa4oNDJ6
March 17, 2022
Mrs. Erika Thomas, Supervisor of Special Education, MHS
Niki Brislin, Transition Coordinator, Special Education Coordinator, 9-12
Kimberly Kulp, K-12 Career Counseling
Kris Koberlein, Project Consultant, Secondary Transition, MCIU
Presentation Slides - Putting the "I" in IEP, Preparing for Life After High School
January 20, 2022
Dr. Susan Angstadt
Dr. Amy Mangano
Dr. Danielle Fowlston
Dr. Brianna Bernardo, Springfield Psychological
Larysa Spisic , PTS, Inc.
Amanda McLaughlin, PTS, Inc.
R.E.A.C.H. - PROVIDES INTENSIVE THERAPEUTIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE SCHOOL SETTING FOR STUDENTS (GRADES K-12) WHO REQUIRE THIS LEVEL OF CARE
S.O.A.R. - AN MTSS APPROACH (GRADES K-4) THAT SUPPORTS THE BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTSOctober 28, 2021
Dr. Susan Angstadt, Director of Pupil Services
Introduction of the new team of Supervisors of Special Education
Dr. Amy Mangano (K-4th Grades)
Dr. Danielle Fowlston (5th -8th Grades)
Dr. Erika Thomas (9th - 12th grades)
Dr. Angstadt and her team will provide an overview of the structure of the team and process of Individualized Education Programs for our special education students.
May 20, 2021
Register here:
https://forms.gle/9c2nD5tAAsfsyWtb7
March 25, 2021
Register here: https://forms.gle/oJPJp66boLgsPx5f6
February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2021
Register here: Inclusiveschooling.com/pa-zoom
February, Focus on Inclusion! The PA Inclusion Collective: A Four Part Series
November 19, 2020
Mindfulness & learning how to
create a peaceful home even in these stressful times
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Register here:
https://forms.gle/pjMEFDc1HVUn7XiR8
- October 15th:
- November 19, 2020
Mindfulness - Learning How to Create a Peaceful Home Even in these Stressful Times.
Jacquelyn O’Malley, Project Mindful
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February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2021
February, Focus on Inclusion The PA Inclusion Collective: A Four Part Series
Dr. Julie Causton
Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak
Dr. Jenna Rufo
- March 18, 2021
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April 15, 2021
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May 20, 2021
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Stay Connected!
- Follow us on Facebook! We share many different resources to help support special education families. Facebook.com/SEAofMCC
- Subscribe to our email list,
https://facebook.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bbb159c0e6b4754b02cc41aee&id=43b092ad8f,
and get SEA updates sent right to your mailbox - Join the planning committee and share your views on upcoming presentations and events. Email us at seamethacton@gmail.com
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Methacton SEA Home & School Board and Members
Meet the Methacton Special Education Alliance Home & School Board:
Reba Mann, President
(Parent at Arcola and MHS)
SEAPresidentMethacton@gmail.com
SANDY KATZ (Parent at MHS)
JODI KOHAR
(Parent at Eagleville, Skyview and Arcola)
CO-VICE PRESIDENTS
Amy Smith, Co-Secretary
(Parent at Skyview, Arcola, and MHS)
SEASecretaryMethacton@gmail.com
Julie Stephens, Co-Secretary
(Parent at Worcester and Skyview)
Michelle Jackson-Greenawalt, Treasurer
(Parent at MHS)
SEATreasurerMethacton@gmail.com
Planning Committee Members:
Zenia Ardeshna (Arrowhead, Arcola)
Kelley Ludwig (Arcola)
Karen Lutz (MHS)
Ramona de la Rosa (MHS)
Peg Herbison (Volunteer Advisory Member)
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Planning Committee Meeting Schedule
7:00 p.m., all Zoom
2022-2023 Planning meeting dates:
(Moved to Wednesdays)
- September 19, 2022
- November 29, 2022
- January 25, 2023
- March 1, 2023
- March 22, 2023
- May 1, 2023
- May 24, 2023
* Meetings are subject to change if any
conflicts arise with important District meetings.
2021-2022 Planning Meetings
- July 26, 2021
- October 4, 2021
- October 25, 2021
- November 22, 2021
- January 24, 2022
- February 28, 2022 (Rescheduled for March 7, 2022)
- March 28, 2022
- April 25, 2022
- May 23, 2022
- June 27, 2022
2020-2021 Planning Meetings
- September 28, 2020
- October 26, 2020
- November 23, 2020
- January 25, 2021
- February 22, 2021
- March 22, 2021
- April 30, 2021
- May 24, 2021
- June 21, 2021
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Planning Committee Minutes