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Special Thoughts to our Deaf Community...

In light of the tragic events that occurred in Lewiston on the evening of Wednesday, October 25th, MADSEC would like to express our thoughts and prayers to the families and friends who lost loved ones or who sustained injuries during this tragedy.

We are deeply saddened, and are sending our thoughts, strength, and support to all of those affected by this unimaginable event. We know this tragedy has impacted our close-knit school communities and during these difficult times may we be there for each other.

Take care of yourself and others.

Listing of Support Resources

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MADSEC Annual Awards

MADSEC is now accepting nominees for their
2023-2024 Annual Awards.

Thank you to those serving students with disabilities. Your devotion to the field of special education is greatly appreciated.

Special Education Administrator of the Year

Special Education Teacher of the Year

Special Education Professional of the Year

Special Education Support Staff of the Year

Deadline: March 31, 2024 by 4:00pm

*Must be a member of MADSEC for nomination

MADSEC Annual Scholarships

A. Leigh Phillips Scholarship

Lou Fontana Scholarship

Deadline April 30, 2024

Professional Learning Opportunities

Getting Started with Augmentative/Alternative Communication: Dispelling Myths & Applying Best Practices
Virtual Workshop
January 12, 2024
8:30-11:30am EST
MADSEC member: FREE *thank you for your membership
Non-MADSEC member: $25/registrant

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Looking for Strategies to Support Students with Behavior Needs?
Join Amanda Wilson, Ed.S, NCSP, BCBA, LBA and Danielle Gonyea, MS, BCBA, LBA from Navigating Behavior Change, in collaboration with MADSEC, as they present the following online workshops to assist general education teachers, special educators and school leaders.

About Amanda & Danielle

Workshop: Fundamentals of an Inclusive Elementary Classroom: Core Strategies to Increase Engagement and Decrease Disruptive Behaviors
January 25 & 26, 2024 (new date)
Discounted pricing:
$69/person (MADSEC member); $99/person (Non- MADSEC member)
Free registration for every 5 registrants per district/organization

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Advanced Workshop: Foundations of Behavior- From Understanding to Effectively Intervening on Challenging Behaviors
March 7 & 8, 2024 (new date)
Discounted pricing:
$69/person (MADSEC member); $99/person (Non- MADSEC member)
Free registration for every 5 registrants per district/organization

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Workshop: Intervening at the Classroom Level to Reduce Challenging Student Behavior for the School Principal
February 13, 2024 (new date)
Join Amanda & Danielle from Navigating Behavior Change, LLC from 11:00am-1:00pm for a virtual lunch and FREE training to support school staff attending one or more workshops being offered by MADSEC, in collaboration with Navigating Behavior Change

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SAVE the Date!
2024 Directors' Academy "Made in Maine" & Annual Awards Ceremony
June 24, 25, & 26, 2024
Atlantic Oceanside, Bar Harbor, ME

MADSEC Happenings

2023 Directors' Academy
Bar Harbor, Maine
'Back to the Sea' Conference & Annual Awards Ceremony
Presenters: Rushton Hurley, Erin Frazier,
Eric Herlan, Rachel Sears & Jonathan Ruterbories

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