Are you curious about the types of cases that end up in front of the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) and what the outcomes are? Join SEPAC's free workshop on Wednesday, January 20, 7:30pm via Zoom. No registration required.

Needham SEPAC committee member, parent of two boys, and local attorney Pamela Greenfield will be sharing what she learned about the trends in 2020 case law from a recent presentation she attended.

See the SEPAC website for more details and Zoom link to join the meeting.

Greater Boston PFLAG will be hosting a series of workshops and presentations focused on information, resources and social activities for both trans youth and their families throughout the day on Saturday, January 23rd from 9:00am - 3:30pm!

Sign up at our registration link to stay informed about updates and to attend any or all of the workshops.

Our neighbors at the Nathan Hale School in Roxbury are learning from home and need your support! Friends of Nathan Hale organization is working to distribute books and at-home school supply kits to 200 students.

You can support this effort by donating like-new books for grades preschool - 6th grade. Books can be dropped off at 141 Hawthorn Avenue in Needham. The population of the school is predominantly children of color so books that are multicultural are especially needed.

Friends of Nathan Hale is also accepting monetary donations to support this effort. Donations can be made at the Friends of Nathan Hale website.

Please email Donna Vello with questions at donna.vello@gmail.com

Need help with feeding your family during this difficult year? Please visit Lasagna Love, an organization set up to match families looking to help other families with contactless meal deliveries.

During this unprecedented time of remote learning, Needham parents, caregivers, and guardians are seeking guidance and resources to assist their students. In response, Needham Community Education has launched the NCE Parent University, with some upcoming workshops that provide parents with tips and strategies for helping their children keep focused, improve their executive function skills, set up their learning spaces, and more.

You can register online for "How To Support Your Elementary or Middle School Student in Remote Learning" and "Strategies for Reducing Academic Stress and Creating Successful Students" at this link.

If you have questions about the Parent University or suggestions for future workshops, please contact Amy Goldman, Director of NCE Adult Programs at amy_goldman@needham.k12.ma.us

We are Assistance From a Distance, a free virtual tutoring service for kids in grades K-6. During these unprecedented times, my fellow Assistance From a Distance members and I wanted to provide a free, fun, and practical tutoring experience for students around Needham. Our goal is to help our fellow community members and families during times in which students are experiencing a new and unusual learning experience. Whether your child needs help in a specific subject or just guidance we are here to help!

If you are interested please fill out this form!

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at assistancefromadistance2020@gmail.com

Please see the attached flyer regarding the METCO Needham Parent Council and reach out to Sinceree Diego at needhammpc@gmail.com for more information.

Citizens for Needham Schools (CNS) is a great source of information for what’s happening in the district, including School Committee meetings, budget updates, and district-wide initiatives. We believe that communication and collaboration between educators and community members is essential to providing high-quality, innovative education to Needham students.

Website & newsletter: CitizensForNeedhamSchools.com
Facebook: CNSNeedham
Twitter: @cnsneedham

Consider Joining the CNS Board
CNS is also seeking board members who are civically engaged with an interest in issues related to education and Needham Public Schools. The board engages in robust conversation and welcomes diverse viewpoints. CNS Board members serve a three-year term and responsibilities include attending 5-6 CNS Board meetings, watching and writing summaries of 2-3 school committee meetings, and engaging with and providing NPS-related information to the community on an ongoing basis via social media, school meetings, and your personal network.

Learn more and apply at CitizensForNeedhamSchools.com