NNHS PTSO brings Dr. Michael Thompson to speak on “The Pressured Child”. The push for students to excel at school and get into the best colleges has never been more intense. Through his experience as a clinical psychologist, school consultant and speaker on the topics of children, schools and parenting, Dr. Thompson, co-author of Raising Cain, addresses America’s performance-driven obsession with the accomplishments of its kids – and provides a deeply humane response.

Co-Sponsored by: Bigelow Middle School PTO, Day Middle School PTO, the Educational Excellence Fund of the Newton North High School PTSO, PTO Council, The Newton Partnership and the Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education.

October 23rd, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Newton North Auditorium

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Topics to be presented in 2014-2015:

• Panel discussion on mental health, with emphasis on depression in children and adolescents
• Assistive Technologies workshop with Kayla McAllister, NPS staff
• Screen time for children with disabilities: What is recommended? What is too much?
• Telling your child about their disabilities / diagnoses
• IEP in a fishbowl
• Understanding Neuropsychological Testing and Evaluations

Future Newton PAC meeting dates:

November 10th –  Topic: Basic Rights
December 10th
January 8th
February 5th
March 4th
April 15th
May 14th
June 2015 – Sixth Annual Special Educators Awards Ceremony, Date TBA