AVON SEPTA, Avon Special Education Parent Teacher Association

AVON SEPTA, Avon Special Education Parent Teacher Association Avon Special Education Parent Teacher Association (Avon SEPTA)

Avon, Connecticut What is SEPTA?

-SEPTA is a PTA within a school district.

SEPTA brings together people who are interested in special education and children with special needs.
-SEPTA supports, strengthens and promotes the welfare of children with special needs.
-SEPTA promotes an understanding of special education and strives to enrich the lives of children with special needs. WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF SEPTA?

-To ensure that all children receive an education that allows th

em to reach their full potential.
-To bring together parents, families and teachers of children with special needs in order to share their experiences.
-To educate parents about special education, including the identification and placement procedures for children with special needs.
-To inform legislators, school boards, and the community about the importance of special education programs.
-To improve the lives of children by providing cultural, social and physical enrichment.
-To advocate for children with special needs and their right to a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. SEPTA Officers (2020-2021)

President: Jessica Stevens (TBS parent)
Vice Pres: Alison Leeds (RBS parent)
Treasurer: Jenn Lavore (AHS parent)
Secretary: Jennifer Knox (RBS parent)
Staff Representatives: Dimpy Malvania (TBS parent) | Stephanie Lane (AHS parent)

10/22/2023

Miracle League Trick or Treat is just 9 days away! Let's all hope for some decent weather on Sat. Oct. 28th so that we can hold it outdoors on our Miracle League field. Be assured though that the event will go on RAIN OR SHINE. Plan B is to move indoors to Sedgewick Middle School in West Hartford. Let's all think positive thoughts that we will be able to go ahead outdoors.

09/28/2023
08/16/2023

Dear Avon SEPTA members,

We are writing this note with a heavy heart and as a final effort in hopes to find people in the community who could help take on the Avon SEPTA organization and board member roles.

As many of you know, trying to find “extra” time at the end of the day or on weekends can be challenging for families with children with special needs. The current board (many of whom have been on the board for 5+ years) is unable to sustain the work needed to keep this organization going. As we move to more digital communications and as a result of Covid, we’ve also seen declining membership numbers, rising costs of membership dues, and low event participation. Our hope is to find new board members who can breathe new life and energy into Avon SEPTA. The current board is happy to meet and help transition new members.

Board member roles are a 2-year commitment. Board meetings take place once a month (generally an hour) with the goal of having one event a quarter. Time commitment varies by role and time of the year, but can be modified and delegated depending on personal or board needs.

If there is not enough interest, Avon SEPTA will be dissolved. Per our PTA by-laws, all remaining funds will be donated to 501(c)(3) organizations whose purposes are in accordance with those of the National PTA.

If you are interested in joining the board, please email [email protected] by August 27.

Thank you!

Links with more information:
About Avon SEPTA: https://avonsepta.memberhub.com/
CT PTA: https://www.ctpta.org/

Special Education Parent Teacher Association of Avon
[email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/AvonSEPTA/

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07/19/2023

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