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Support

In School Support

Pupil Services office is located at 701 New England Road, Guilford, CT 06437. Download the 2020-2021 Program Overview. More information on Pupil Services can be found from their webpage. 

Tel. (203) 458-0001 | Fax. (203) 453-5924

Director of Pupil Services: Jason Sconziano (Sconzianoj@guilfordschools.org)

Outside Resources

Books/Articles

  • "Differently Wired" by Deborah Reber

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  • "Smart but Scattered: the revolutionary 'executive skills' approach to helping kids reach their potential" by Peg Dawson

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  • "Steps to Independence: teaching everyday skills to children with special needs" by Bruce Baker

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  • Wrightslaw's "From Emotions to Advocacy" and "Special Education Law," both by Pam and Pete Wright. 

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  • "Preparing for Life" by Jed Baker

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  • "The Hidden Curriculum" by Brenda Smith Myles, Melissa L. Trautman and Ronda L. Schelvan

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  • "Indigo Children" by Lee Carroll and Jan Tober​

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  • "Nowhere to Hide:  Why Kids With ADHD and LD Hate School and What We Can Do About It" by Jerome J. Schultz

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  • "A Handful of Quiet:  Happiness in Four Pebbles" by Thich Nhat Hanh (Grades K-4)

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  • "Sitting Still Like a Frog:  Mindfulness Exercises for Kids (and Their Parents)" by Eline Snel (Ages 5 to 12)

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  • "I Am Peace:  A Book of Mindfulness" by Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds (Ages 4 to 8)

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  • "What Does It Mean To Be Present?" by Rana DiOrio and Eliza Wheeler (Ages 4 to 8)

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  • "Mindful Kids:  50 Activities for Calm, Focus, and Peace" by Whitney Stewart and Mina Braun

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  • "Master of Mindfulness:  How To Be Your Own Superhero In Times Of Stress" by Laurie Grossman (Ages 5 to 12)

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  • Harvard Business Review Article: "How Busy Working Parents Can Make Time for Mindfulness" by Michelle Gale 

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  • Parents With Confidence Article:  "25 Mindfulness Practices Your Kid Will Actually Want To Do" by Angela Pruess

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  • Childhood 101 Article:  "Mindfulness for Kids: 9 Apps To Help Them Be Calm, Focused and Relaxed" 

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  • Childhood 101 Article:  "5 Yoga and Mindfulness Practices for Families"

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Government

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       [You can search statutes             and bill information at this           site.​]

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  • CT Birth to Three Program

       www.birth23.org

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  • CT State Department of Education https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Services/Special-Education

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  • CT Department of Developmental Services

       https://www.ct.gov/dds/site/​

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Guilford  Special Education Parent Teacher Organization

Our Mission

Guilford's town-wide Special Education Parent Teacher Organization (SEPTO) mission is to create collaborative relationships between Guilford Public Schools, families of individuals with disabilities, and the community through support, education and empowerment.

© 2023 SEPTO Guilford

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