Harborfields SEPTA

The Special Education PTA (SEPTA) of the Harborfields School District is a PTA unit with an Executive Board of Officers that volunteer their time under the auspices of the New York State and National PTA. In collaboration with the Department of Special Education, SEPTA helps individuals and groups make a real difference for children with special needs and their parents. SEPTA represents children in grades K thru 12 that receive services under the umbrella of 'Special Education' in addition to children who are in the gifted and talented program.

Children that are classified in special education include but are not limited to children who have speech and other developmental delays, are learning disabled, multiply handicapped in areas of learning, may have an Attention Deficit Disorder or other neurologically based disorders, and children that are physically challenged.

Goals and Objectives

• To increase membership.
• To encourage the educational community to unite to improve the lives of children and youth with special needs.
• To provide educationally pertinent workshops.
• To contribute relevant and accurate reading materials and resources to parents.
• To furnish up-to-date information and analysis on timely state and federal legislative issues.
• To provide advocacy assistance as it relates to the education and provision of services for children with special needs.

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