Ithaca Special Education

Parent Teacher Association

Events

March Meeting

Thursday, March 12, 2026


Time: 5:45–7:00 pm

In person Location: Beverly J. Martin Elementary School Library at 302 W Buffalo Street, Ithaca

Hybrid Linkhttps://meet.google.com/aks-iyij-sib

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 347-343-5828‬ PIN: ‪595 384 420‬#


Topic: Test Accommodations

Focus: Family planning for smooth and successful state and College Board testing with Margie Shaw, Associate Principal of Inclusion, Ithaca High School.

Email us questions at IthacaSEPTA@gmail.com.

See the flier here.

Child's hands typing on a laptop keyboard.

April Meeting

Thursday, April 9, 2026


Time: 5:45–7:00 pm

Location: Dewitt Middle School Room E219

Address: 560 Warren Road, Ithaca

Hybrid Link: TBD

Topics: Middle School Studio Art Program and IEP / 504 Team Meeting Preparation

Focus: Tools to advocate for your child’s needs. Building independence and self-esteem.

Email us questions at IthacaSEPTA@gmail.com.

See the flier here.



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May Meeting

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Time: 5:45-7:00 PM

Location: Tompkins County Public Library

Address: 101 East Green Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

Hybrid Link: TBD

Topics: Planning for Next Year, Applying for OPWDD, and Elections

Focus: Discuss summer support and help SEPTA by voting on next year's budget, officers, and priorities.

Email us questions at IthacaSEPTA@gmail.com

See the flier here.

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Past Meetings

The meeting notes include useful information, resource links, and active discussions topics.

Check out the meeting agendas and notes to get a sense of what SEPTA meetings are like!