Building Literacy Success for Every Student

Wednesday, Feb 26nd, 7pm (Virtual)

As a follow-up to the movie screening of “The Right to Read,” Dr. Sarah Hardy (Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Teaching) and Renee Limauro (District Special Ed Literacy Coach) from RPS will continue the literacy discussion on February 26. This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about reading disabilities, literacy screening in our schools, literacy programs, and updates on the new literacy program (ARC Core) that was adopted by the Reading Public Schools in 2022 that is in keeping with the science of reading as discussed in The Right to Read.  

To Register:

• Register for the Building Literacy Success for Every Student Presentation using this link; you can also use this link to pre-submit general questions for presenters to address. 

For Student Specific Questions:

• Reach out to your child’s general education teacher, as a first step for any specific questions or concerns regarding your child’s specific scenario. Please review the effective communication channel that can be found here starting at the 26 minute mark.

• Student Services Office Hours: Use this Student Services Office Hours link to schedule a time to discuss student specific questions with Student Services if you need additional assistance after discussing concerns with your child's teacher, specialist, case manager, assistant principal, principal and/or special education team.

• Feel free to reach out to the Reading SEPAC Board if you need additional support or connections.

The Right to Read - Award Winning Documentary:

• The Right to Read Film: The Right to Read video is now available for free on Youtube

• The Right to Read Panel Discussion Moderated by Thomas Wise (Chairperson, Reading School Committee):   Available on RCTV Youtube page

Past Relevant Presentations: 

• So You Think Your Child Has Dyslexia

• Understanding Reading Strand By Strand

• Tiered Support for Students Presentation

Please note that registration is required to receive the zoom link to the literacy presentation. 

FCSN Workshop - Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Wednesday, March 26nd, 7pm (Virtual)

Join us for an informative online workshop with The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN).  

Click here to register for the Social Emotional Learning Workshop

Registration required to receive the zoom link for the workshop.

Wachusett Mountain Meetup 

Monday, March 10th

Teacher Inservice is coming up on March 10 (Mon) where students have no school.  Why not grab the family and join us for an informal winter meetup at nearby Wachusett Mountain (About 1-hr drive from Reading).  You won't have to worry about finding a table for everyone to relax and eat after a day on the slopes.  We have taken care of reserving a private lounge just for Reading SEPAC to hang out.  Drop by anytime between 8:30-3pm.

Please note, no outside food or beverages can be consumed inside the lounge.  Use of the Wachusett Mountain lounge requires us to order from their catering menu for each attendee.  We kindly ask for a suggested donation of $20 per person to help chip in to offset a portion of the cost for the catered breakfast and lunch (we will fundraise for the rest).  An ala carte menu will also be available all day if you would like to order additional snacks, food, or beverages.  If you are experiencing financial hardship we still want you to come; just email us so we have an accurate headcount.

General parking is free and there are several handicap parking spaces available.  If you would like to guarantee parking in the upper lot, please pre-reserve a VIP parking space through Wachusett’s website (See Wachusett Visitor Guide).  Please note, all snow recreational sports, private or group lessons, VIP parking, upgraded menus, bar tabs, or other services & activities are at your own expense.  

• RSVP for our Winter Meetup using this link;

• Deadline to RSVP is February 23, 2025 (Sun); 

• Suggested donation of $20 per person;

Email Wachusett Mountain (adaptive@wachusett.com) if you are interested in learning more about their adaptive lessons and would like to schedule personalized sessions for your children.