We would like to welcome all parents, professionals and friends. As a volunteer organization we count on our members to share valuable knowledge, help keep information current, and increase the awareness of the activities and works of this group to the whole community. Any effort of interested individuals to participate and give input is much appreciated! We hope you will become involved this year and share your gifts and talents to the benefit of our children.
Kathryn Silva is the new Director of Student Services
Kathryn Silva has replaced Susan Gala as the new Director of Student Services. She was previously the Special Education Coordinator for the Leominster Public Schools where she has worked since 2000. Prior to that, she spent eight years as a Social Worker and Clinical Department Head for the LABBB Collaborative in Lexington, MA. Ms. Silva has also worked as a Clinical Director, a therapist and a clinician. She received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Boston College, her Master of Social Work from Smith College for Social Work, and completed her Certificate of Advance Graduate Studies this month in Educational Leadership from Fitchburg State University.
Clocker jewelry for sale!
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Bracelets: $13; Cell phone charms: $8; Earrings: $5; Rings: $5
Please contact Sue at slankton@comcast.net or 508-881-7637 to order.
All profits support ASHPAC’s activities such as Parent Workshops, AHS Senior Scholarship Programs, teacher requests, equipment requests, Ashland Community Education’s Hitting the Keys program, LockerMates organizers, and more.
Event Schedule
| Date | Speaker | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 9/20/11 | Kathy Silva | Meet and Greet the Administrators |
| 10/11/11 | Dr. David Whelan, Director of "Think: KidsClinic" | Rethinking Challenging Kids |
| 11/8/11 | Lynne Mitchell | Building Independence for Your Child |
| 1/10/12 | Inclusion | Movie Night-Including Samuel |
| 2/??/12 | Federation for Children with Special Needs | Basic Rights Workshop |
| 2/7/12 | Attorney Lisa Rico | Setting up a Trust for Your Special Needs Child |
| 3/13/12 | Sibling Issues and Sib Shop Support Groups | Matthew Kelliher-Gibson |
| 4/10/12 | Susan Senator | Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Special Needs Child |
| 5/8/12 | None | ASHPAC Board Member Election |
Please let us know of any speaker or topic suggestions you might have. You can email suggestions to ashpac_web@hotmail.com or contact Mary Ellen at 508-628-5010.
News Update:
Mrs. Gala has retired:
After 10 years as Special Education Administrator, Susan Gala retired this summer. ASHPAC would like to thank Mrs. Gala for the contributions she has made and wish her well in her retirement.
ASHPAC Mailing list and Updating of the Website:
Updating this website’s information is one of this group’s goals. We welcome your input. We are also looking to update our mailing list. Any information regarding ASHPAC mailing lists will be coming directly to ASHPAC and is confidential. If you have any comments, suggestions or information to share, please send an e-mail to ashpac_web@hotmail.com.
Fundraiser:
Our annual Thanksgiving Pie and "Secret Kitchen" Fundraiser will run September 27th, 2011 - October 13st, 2011.