FLPSSpecServ

Franklin Lakes Public Schools Director of Special Services and Counseling

[FLPSSpecServ @FLPSSpecSrvcs]

Today @FranklinLakesPS trained over 100 staff members in Handle With Care’s verbal deescalation and we finished training the entire staff as QPR Suicide Gatekeepers 💕❤️‍🩹💜

[FLPSSpecServ @FLPSSpecSrvcs]

Today @FranklinLakesPS mental health professionals from @FAMSPatriots @wasprincipal @hmr_school and @crspandas finished our second day of restorative practice training. We learned about the power of building community through repairing harm and strengthening connection

[FLPSSpecServ @FLPSSpecSrvcs]

The special education audit is in and published!

Now comes the important work of families, staff, and students collaborating on a collective path forward to enhance our strengths and address our opportunities for improvement.

https://t.co/879Atzi0gw

[FLPSSpecServ @FLPSSpecSrvcs]

Last night @FranklinLakesPS BOE meeting, Ernie and Monica Palestis did a fabulous job summarizing the Special Services Audit.

In the coming days, the entire report will be posted on the District website and we look forward to partnering with parents to plan our pathway forward

[FLPSSpecServ @FLPSSpecSrvcs]

Thank you to all the parents who came out last night and asked great questions of Mr. Fogarty as we continue to work together to improve our district and maintain transparency.

[FLPSSpecServ @FLPSSpecSrvcs]

Be sure to join BOE attorney Stephen Fogarty updating the community on recent changes to HIB policy and practice. Tomorrow @ 7 pm @ FAMS. 📖 #BeKind

[FLPS @FranklinLakesPS]

NJSBA Workshop 2022 is in the books! Thank you to Board President Elisa Billis for presenting with me!

[FLPSSpecServ @FLPSSpecSrvcs]

Ernie and Monica Palestis finished up their week of observing @FranklinLakesPS classes as part of their special education audit.

Everyone they have met talks of their kindness and brilliance. In the coming months they will provide a formal report to the BOE in a public session.

[FLPSSpecServ @FLPSSpecSrvcs]

Just a reminder this is happening today. Come have a voice in creating a community that cares for all 💜

[FLPSSpecServ @FLPSSpecSrvcs]

Join our first Special Services Parent Advisory Group meeting on 10/13 at 9:30 a.m. in the Vocal Music Room at Colonial Road School.

We provide a forum for to discuss policies, programs, and practices that impact children with special needs.

@FranklinLakesPS

[FLPSSpecServ @FLPSSpecSrvcs]

Congratulations to Superintendent Gregorio Maceri for a new contract and another five years! The @FranklinLakesPS are lucky to have you and the stability you bring to the district.

[FLPSSpecServ @FLPSSpecSrvcs]

Look at her run! Not only has Drea Brown provided speech services for @FLPS and @crspandas for over two decades she also crushes it on the pavement, finishing the Chicago Marathon in 4:43:13.

We are impressed and proud of you Drea! 🏃‍♀️💜👟

[FLPSSpecServ @FLPSSpecSrvcs]

Join our fabulous team at Woodside Avenue School as the lead teacher for our self-contained LLD Bridges program. Full time and tenure track position!

Job #618

https://t.co/0sJ71Bwpwg

[FLPSSpecServ @FLPSSpecSrvcs]

FLPS is hiring a FT tenure track Reading Specialist to support learners with special needs capture the love and possibilities that can only be found in books

Apply below Job#619, like, share or retweet to spread the word. 📚 💜 📖

https://t.co/baLvrmDNtv

[Gregory Vacca @IHHSPrincipalNJ]

Looking forward to seeing everyone this evening! #BeBrave @RIHSuper @ihhsptso @IHHS_Counselors

[FLPSSpecServ @FLPSSpecSrvcs]

@SarahMZerwin offering PLC on student-led learning. She is an incredible asset to the educational community as her voice guides teachers on how students can become self-reflective leaners who assess themselves instead of being driven by grades 📚❤️

[Brad Weinstein @WeinsteinEdu]

Important reminder! 🙌
📷 Unknown

[FLPSSpecServ @FLPSSpecSrvcs]

We have 99 followers. Who is going to be lucky #100?! 🐥

[FLPSSpecServ @FLPSSpecSrvcs]

Happy to announce that tonight the FLPS BOE approved Gianna Gravinese as our newest school social worker to support the social and emotional needs of our FLPS students!

#MentalHealthMatters

[FLPSSpecServ @FLPSSpecSrvcs]

As the last day of Suicide Awareness week, check out the @OnOurSleeves "Talking with kids about suicide is one of the most important conversations you can have."

I am looking forward to helping the FLPS community support mental health!

https://t.co/xdZ8fMD5nP