CEC-NH Monthly Newsletter
Dear CEC Member,
We welcome you back to the 2023-24 school year! The Board of Directors hopes the school year is off to a great start. We’d like to take a few minutes to fill you in on the latest CEC-NH news.
First, the strength of CEC has always been its members. At a time when the field of education continues to struggle with personnel shortages and post-pandemic impact, we want to recognize and celebrate all you do to meet the needs of students with disabilities. You don’t just show up – you bring your A game each day. THANK YOU!
CEC-NH Board of Directors
Now we’d like to introduce you to your new Board of Directors. They are:
- Jennifer Katz-Borrin, President, SAU 20
- Amanda Hughlock, President Elect, SAU 85,
- Kelly Mask, Past President, SAU 49
- Brianna Connell, Treasurer, SAU 6
- Nancy Fournier, Treasurer Elect, SAU 79,
- Mary Beth Goodell, Secretary, Retired, Education Consultant
- Terra Geer, Member at Large, Education Consultant
- Mary Paradise, Member at Large, SAU 46
- Jodi Gutterman, Member at Large, SAU 33
- Crystle Perry, Member at Large, SAU 59
- Michelle Mason, Member at Large, SAU 58,
- Melyssa Donovan, Member at Large, SAU 20
CEC-NH and Board members can be reached at the following CEC-NH. The Board meets virtually every month. Members will be invited to attend Board meetings when there is a speaker. More information on how to attend virtually will be sent in a separate email.
CEC-NH Committees
The Board is currently finalizing several committees to facilitate the work of CEC-NH. Descriptions and responsibilities for each committee will be shared in the November newsletter. At that time, everyone is encouraged to volunteer for a committee of their choice. The needs and interests of its members will shape the work of CEC-NH. Your participation is essential to growing our organization.
CEC National Conference
If you’ve never been to the national CEC Conference, you are missing one of the most exciting special education professional development offerings. The conference will be held in San Antonio on March 13, 2024 - March 16, 2024. There is still time to register at this link: https://exceptionalchildren.org/. If you are planning to attend, please let Amanda Hughlock, President Elect, know so NH folks can network while in San Antonio. You can reach Amanda at ([email protected]).
In Case You Haven’t Heard
The world of special education is always changing, and this year is no different. Here is information to be aware of as the school year progresses. Please see the: Updated Dyslexia Legislation with Technical Advisory from NHED and Restraint and Seclusion.
Tip of the Month:
Just as you scheduled student services based on their IEPs, set up a weekly/monthly schedule for when and how you will progress monitor each student’s IEP goals. Quarterly progress reports will be due before you know it and each report should answer the following question: Given the progress to date, is the student is on track to meet their IEP goal, and if not, what will be done to change the student’s trajectory?
Again, on behalf of CEC-NH, we look forward to a productive year.
Sincerely,
Your CEC-NH Board of Directors