Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center

Marlborough, MA

Friday, March 27, 2015

maaps

37th Annual Conferenceand Vendor Exposition

EDUCATION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 37th Annual Conference - Friday, March 27, 2015 The maaps 37th Annual Conference offers the largest full-day conference in New England dedicated to meeting the multidisciplinary professional development needs of both private and public special education school staff. These include but are not limited to administrators, educators, clinicians, direct care staff, chief financial and operation officers.

During the day you will have the opportunity to learn about: evidence based and emerging best practices innovative practices from dozens of regional and national

specialists in the field of special education

Additionally, network with colleagues (800+), and celebrate with the Teacher of the Year and the Direct Care Staff of the Year award winners.

WORKSHOP KEY • Audience Focus

o Educator: Teacher; Teaching Assistant; Reading Specialist

o Clinician Social Worker; Counselor; Psychologist; Speech and Language Therapist; Occupational and Physical Therapist

o Administrator: Executive Director; Education Director, Clinical Director; Program Director, Team Leader

o All Audiences: Includes above audiences as well as Residential Counselor; Child Care Worker

• Level of Evidence Based Practice

o Evidenced Based Practice: Thoroughly researched and replicated

o Emerging Best Practice: Research not fully documented

o Promising Practice: Research shows promise but no published trials

o Informational

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Quick Reference Guide 2

37th Annual Conference 3-7

Conference Registration Form 8

Exhibitor List by Company 9

Exhibitor Registration Forms 10-13

REGISTRATION INFO You can register for the Annual Conference by using the enclosed registration forms or by going to www.maaps.org. Registering online is strongly encouraged, as it will increase registrant’s chance of receiving their first workshop selection. In the past, the conference has SOLD OUT, so members are encouraged to register early.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Location: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel 181 Boston Post Road West Marlborough, MA 01752 (888) 543-9500 Price: $110 Single/Double Deadline for room rate: March 27, 2015

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ANNUAL CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE: 7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. Registration, Exhibitor Networking, Continental Breakfast 8:30 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. Keynote Address by Dr. Fabrizio Mancini 9:45 A.M. – 10:10 A.M. Dr. Fabrizio Mancini Book Signing/Break/Exhibitor Networking 10:10 A.M. – 11:40 A.M. Sessions B 11:40 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Break and Exhibitor Networking 12:00 P.M. – 1:20 P.M. Lunch, Awards & Raffle 1:20 P.M. – 1:40 P.M. Break and Desserts 1:40 P.M. – 3:10 P.M. Session C

SESSION A – Keynote Address

A-1: Dr. Fabrizio (Fab) Mancini is FOX News’s Healthy Living Expert, Hay House’s bestselling author of The Power of Self-Healing and host of his popular radio show, Self-Healing with Dr. Fab. He is also the best-selling author of Chicken Soup for the Chiropractic Soul. An internationally acclaimed educator, business leader, speaker, and President Emeritus of Parker University Dr. Fab has been featured on Dr. Phil, The Doctors, Fox News, CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC and others. He has been interviewed in various documentaries and has received honors like Heroes for Humanity, Humanitarian of the Year, CEO of the Year, and induction into the Wellness Revolutionaries Hall of Fame. Most recently, the President of Mexico named the library at UNEVE, Mexico's new leading university, after him. Dr. Mancini is also a graduate of the prestigious Institute for Educational Management in the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University.

***** Dr. Fabrizio Mancini will be available after the keynote address to autograph copies of his book. Books can be purchased ahead of time on www.amazon.com or at the conference for $20 CASH only.

SESSION B: 10:10 A.M. – 11:40 A.M. B-1: Teaching Creativity in the Common Core

Classroom – FEATURED WORKSHOP! Dr. James C. Kaufman, Ph.D. Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut Dr. Ron A. Beghetto Ph.D. Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut Participants learn key definitions and theories of creativity and then directly apply it to the classroom. Presenters discuss such issues as

how creativity and the common core standards can align, how to best give feedback that encourages creativity, and other techniques backed by scientific research that will enhance student creativity. An opportunity to ask questions and develop more concrete ideas for applying the insights and strategies is provided. (Session is repeated as C-1 in the afternoon) Audience Focus: Administrator, Educator (all grades) Emerging Best Practice

B-2: The Epidemic of Bipolar Disorder: Truth or Fiction? Dr. Christopher Bellonci, M.D. Associate Professor, Tufts Medical Center There has been a 4000% increase in the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder in children over the last two decades. This has raised a concern that we are diagnosing behavioral disorders that were once considered to be conduct disorder as Bipolar disorder which can lead to increases in the use of psychiatric medications. Longitudinal studies have looked at whether children diagnosed as having Bipolar Disorder go on to retain that diagnosis as adults (as would be expected of a psychiatric condition one does not grow out of) and in 75% of the cases these children no longer meet criteria for Bipolar disorder as adults. So what was it? Come and learn from a clinician with over 20 years working in a maaps setting about how our diagnoses may lead us astray and how we can serve youth better by focusing on teaching competency rather than trying to cure disease. Audience Focus: All Evidence Based Practice

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B-3: Evidence Based Practices in Special Education: An Overview of Why and How Dr. Bryan Cook, Ph.D. Professor, University of Hawaii Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) are critical in Special Education. Participants receive an overview of why EBPs are important in Special Education, and guidelines for selecting and implementing EBPs. Specifically, the presenter provides a definition of EBPs, describes different interpretations of EBP, and discusses what EBPs are not. In addition, an overview of online resources for identifying EBPs, and present guidelines for successfully implementing EBPs for learners with disabilities are shared. Audience Focus: All Evidence Based Practice

B-4: Common Core Fractions, Grades K – 8 Tom Schersten, B.A.

Private Consultant The Common Core State Standards demand a deep understanding of all mathematics, and facility with fractions is perhaps the content area where teachers have the greatest challenge. Participants learn to shift from a reliance on rote memorization of procedures through mnemonics into establishing a foundation for understanding of what their students are representing when they are writing the abstract symbols. Participants act out the mathematics with pattern blocks and connect these concrete actions to the written symbolic procedures. Audience Focus: Educator (K-8)

Emerging Best Practice

B-5: Meeting Students Where They Are: How to Create a Baseline Structure for Relaxation & Calm

Erika Panichelli, B.A. Program Coordinator, Mindful Practices

This highly interactive and experiential session engages participants to empower exceptional children to use relaxation, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and yoga strategies to be more focused and calm and to make more positive behavioral choices. Participants learn, first-hand, how each strategy "feels" in order to modify and personalize them for their own interactions with students. This session is ideal for Special Education teachers; Directors of Special Education programs; those who educate and support children with disabilities; and anyone interested in creating a more calm and focused learning environment. Audience Focus: All Emerging Best Practice

B-6: The Astonishing Listening Training (No Kidding!) Jeff Cotton, M.A. National Trainer, Jeff Cotton Trainings The validation of children does not come so much from helping them, as it does from hearing them. Most parents and professionals are engaged in fixing and advice-giving modes of helping which focuses on what children need to hear from us… rather than what we need to hear, and receive, from them. This profound training is designed to immerse participants in the experience of listening with an ear towards ‘being with’, rather than ‘doing for’ children. Audience Focus: All Emerging Best Practice

B-7: Creating a Positive Classroom Climate Dina A. Traniello, Ed.D. Educational Consultant; Visiting Assistant Professor, Fitchburg State University This interactive workshop focuses on Evidence-Based Practices for promoting a positive classroom environment. Participants review the importance of setting clear expectations and reinforcing the behaviors that facilitate a productive and safe learning environment. User-friendly handouts provided. Audience Focus: Educator (all grades) Evidence Based Practice B-8: Understanding Gender Identity and Working Effectively with Transgender Students Adam Glick, MSW Private Practice Therapist & Consultant This workshop helps attendees understand the many issues facing transgender youth and how to be helpful and supportive in their work with them. The presenter discusses various concepts such as gender identity formation in children, gender expression, and gender fluidity. Participants specifically look at what students who are presenting with these issues face in schools, and how staff can support them, their families, and fellow staff for whom this may be a new or unfamiliar issue. Participants also examine how gender identity may be impacted by the presence of mental health issues. Considerations are explored for setting policies regarding names, pronouns, bathrooms, locker rooms, etc. which ensure safety and support for all students. Audience Focus: All Informational

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B-9: Through the Same Door – A Journey of Transition, Self-Advocacy and Determination Micah Fialka-Feldman Trainer; Marketing & Teaching Assistant, Syracuse University School of Education/ President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities Alex Cherup, J.D. Transition Specialist, Nevada PEP, Nevada With PowerPoint and video clips, Micah and Alex tell the story of Micah’s fully inclusive life. Micah and Alex discuss inclusion, advocacy, self-determination, and college for students with intellectual disabilities. Participants learn new ideas, resources, and how to build networks of support. Further, the presenters talk about Micah’s experience in college at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan and provide insight into Micah’s legal fight and victory to live in the dorms on the Oakland University campus. Lastly, Micah talks about his most recent move from Michigan to live independently in Syracuse, New York and Alex’s focus on disability law and advocacy before, during and after law school. Audience Focus: Educator, Clinician, Transition Specialist Informational B-10: Treating Anxiety and Phobias in Children

with Special Needs Including Autism Karen Levine, Ph.D. Psychologist/ Instructor of Psychology, Harvard Medical School Anxiety and emotional dysregulation are very common in children with developmental disorders. Fears or intense distress in response to various sounds, experiences, sensory, and emotional experiences are very common. While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is effective for children who can access it, the language and cognitive skills involved are not accessible to many children with developmental disorders. This workshop illustrates how gradual exposure can be used with a pleasurable play based treatment model, adapting the key components of CBT. Audience Focus: All Emerging Best Practice

B-11: Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Mindfulness, Decision-Making and Emotional Intelligence Skills for Professionals Working with Special Needs Clients Mitch Abblett, Ph.D. Clinical Director, Manville School/JBCC Clinicians and child care professionals sometimes struggle with staying grounded, reasoned and tuned-in while facing the demands of successful work with clients. This presents a challenge to their supervisors, who also may be facing the same struggle. These tough reactions can get in the way of intervention timing, decision-making and best intentions! Presenter focuses on how to hone the crucial “inner” skill sets often not taught during one’s college, graduate school or training years! These mindfulness and emotional intelligence skills help professionals rise above the heat of the moment to flexibly, accurately, assertively, and compassionately do what’s necessary, and what matters to help children make progress. Audience Focus: All Emerging Best Practice B-12: Key Elements for Authentic Assessment of Learners Who Have Multiple Disabilities, Deafblindness, and/or Sensory Loss Susan DeCaluwe M.Ed. Itinerant Teacher of the Deafblind, Worcester Public Schools An accurate assessment of the abilities and needs of learners with complex disabilities is essential in order to provide educational programs that match their abilities and learning styles. The presenter uses PowerPoint, video segments, interactive strategies and electronic handouts to introduce necessary on-going assessment strategies for identification, implementation and program development for students who have multiple disabilities, deafblindness and sensory loss. Audience Focus: All Emerging Best Practice

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SESSION C: 1:40 P.M. – 3:10 P.M. C-1: Teaching Creativity in the Common Core Classroom – FEATURED WORKSHOP! Dr. James C. Kaufman, Ph.D. Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut Dr. Ron A. Beghetto Ph.D. Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut Participants learn key definitions and theories of creativity and then directly apply it to the classroom. Presenters discuss such issues as how creativity and the common core standards can align, how to best give feedback that encourages creativity, and other techniques backed by scientific research that will enhance student creativity. An opportunity to ask questions and develop more concrete ideas for applying the insights and strategies is provided. (Session is offered at B-1 in the morning) Audience Focus: Administrator, Educator (all grades) Emerging Best Practice C-2: Psychiatric Medications for Children and Adolescents: What We Know, What We Don’t and Why You Should Care! Dr. Christopher Bellonci, M.D. Associate Professor, Tufts Medical Center There has been a steady increase in the use of psychiatric medications to treat childhood emotional and behavioral health disorders. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that 7.5% of all youth between the ages of 6-17 years old are now taking a psychiatric medication in the U.S. These rates are even higher for children who receive public insurance (Medicaid) or are in foster care. While these medications can be critically helpful in treating the emotional and behavioral health conditions for which they are prescribed, there is a significant lack of research evidence to support some of the prescribing trends being reported. The presenter is a national expert on the topic of Appropriate Use of Psychiatric Medications for Youth and provides an engaging dialogue on the topic and why it is relevant for all staff working with children. Audience Focus: All Evidence Based Practice

C-3: Using Online Resources to Identify and Prioritize Evidence Based Practices Dr. Bryan Cook, Ph.D. Professor, University of Hawaii Presenter discusses a variety of prominent online resources that provide stakeholders with information on what works in special education. Participants explore the websites of the following organizations and the resources provided on them: Center on Instruction, Division for Learning Disabilities – Current Practice Alerts, National Autism Center, National Center on Intensive Intervention, National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities, National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders, National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center, and What Works Clearinghouse. The presenter provides guidelines for selecting, prioritizing, and implementing EBPs from these resources. Audience Focus: All Evidence Based Practice C-4: Common Core Numbers and Operations: K – 8 Tom Schersten, B.A.

Private Consultant The Common Core State Standards demand that students achieve a deeper level of understanding of the structure of the number system; including the base ten place value system, and the meaning of and relationships among the four basic operations, their properties, and how to make use of inverses and identities. Presenter models classroom activities with base ten blocks that facilitate students’ learning of place value, number sense, and mental and written computation. Audience Focus: Educator (K-8)

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C-5: One Breath at a Time: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Yoga in the Classroom Erika Panichelli, B.A. Program Coordinator, Mindful Practices

This highly interactive session engages attendees through experiential learning, reflection and peer-to-peer collaboration. Participants collaborate to create an authentic and proactive SEL implementation plan, based upon the session’s activities. Implementation plans are shared, along with data and modifications, so that participants leave with practical, tangible tools to build SEL teacher and student competency. Audience Focus: All

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C-6: Black Belt Communication Jeff Cotton, M.A. National Trainer, Jeff Cotton Trainings Speaking with skill and respect takes a conscious awareness on our parts to remain assertive and emotionally honest in our communications. The alternative is to communicate from fear, or rather passively, aggressively or passive aggressively. This rock ’n roll training illuminates skillful assertion and communication in a profound and profoundly simple manner. Audience Focus: All Emerging Best Practice C-7: Positive Behavior Support and the Use of Self-Management: Involving Students with Disabilities in their Own Behavior Support Programs Dina A. Traniello, Ed.D. Educational Consultant; Visiting Assistant Professor, Fitchburg State University Presenter focuses on evidence-based practices for empowering students to change their behavior through the use of self-management plans. Self-management is one of the least intrusive and most effective ways for individuals to change their behavior. Presenter briefly reviews the importance of self-management as a component of a positive behavior support plan and focuses on the different types of self-management programs (from least to most complex). Participants are given an opportunity to develop a plan for a target student. Audience Focus: Educator (all grades) Evidence Based Practice C-8: Treatment Should be Fun Too! A Practical Way to Make Your Treatment Multi-Modal and Experiential Christin Santiago-Calling, BS, CTRS Director of Recreational Therapy, Whitney Academy Researches tells us that youth with disabilities and behavior disorders struggle to build trust, have difficulty interpreting social cues, and are oftentimes socially isolative, resulting in an inability to appropriately interact with the world around them. Often, these students learn best through experiential education, as they tend to struggle with language focused instruction and interactions. Recreation Therapy offers a means to foster positive change within those individuals by providing therapeutic activities and experiences that allow for decision making, safe risk taking, interpersonal communication, and creative coping strategies. This workshop is experiential, offering participants an opportunity to engage in activities and develop the confidence to incorporate the activities into treatment. Audience Focus: Educator, Clinician, Residential Staff Emerging Best Practice

C-9: “No”: It’s Hard to Hear, but Important to Say. Developing Grit, Self-Discipline and Resiliency in Kids Sharon Lowry, MSW Assistant Director of Education, Doctor Franklin Perkins School Maya Gengarelli Ribot, MSW Clinician, Doctor Franklin Perkins School Kara Nelson, B.S. Clinical Case Manager, Doctor Franklin Perkins School Presenters focus on how hard work, determination, self-control, and an optimistic attitude are important predictors for success in school and life. They present a case study of a young woman’s journey of success and growth through embracing struggles as a powerful vehicle for change. Presenters share ways in which to foster the development of grit, and self –control while maintaining a hopeful vision for the future. Audience Focus: All Evidence Based Practice C-10: Making Transition a Priority Nancy Frazer Evangelista, M.Ed. Secondary Transition Coordinator, The Learning Center for the Deaf Kathleen Pignone, M.Ed., CRC Career Development Director, Bay Cove Academy Presenters share two different schools' perspective on the importance of the transition process. Review of the law and explanations on how to include transition goals into the IEP are shared. The Transition Planning Form is explored in depth. Audience Focus: All Evidence Based Practice C-11: What’s New at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE)? Marcia Mittnacht Director of Special Education, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Marcia Mittnacht discusses updates and new initiatives by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Audience Focus: Administrator Informational C-12: What’s New at the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)? Commissioner Thomas L. Weber Department of Early Education and Care Commissioner Weber discusses updates and new initiatives by the Department of Early Education and Care. Audience Focus: Administrator Informational

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maaps Advertiser, Exhibitor and Sponsor Contract

Company Name: Primary Contact Name: Address:

Telephone: FAX: E-mail ADVERTISING: PRINT Publication: Dates: Size: Location: BW or Color: Print Ad Fee:

Instructions:

ADVERTISING: WEB maaps.org – Dates: Web Ad Fee: Spedschools.com – Dates: Web Ad Fee:

Instructions:

EXHIBITS

Please reserve (#) 6’booth(s) or (#) 10’booth(s). My preferences are booth (#) or or .

Booth Fee: Additional Booth Staff Fee: The fee includes 1 staff for each booth purchased and 1 lunch. Add $55 for each additional booth person. Please note the hotel may charge a fee for electrical and phone equipment and service.

Names of booth staff (for badges):(free) (additional)

Program Book Description:

Company Name: Contact Person:

Address:

Phone: Fax:

Email: Web Site:

Important: Please attach on a separate sheet a brief (50 words or less) description of your company and/or the product(s) you will display at the meeting for use in the on-site exhibitor directory and other listings as appropriate. maaps reserves the right to edit this description in order to meet space restrictions. SPONSORSHIPS Type of Sponsorship: Sponsorship Fee: TOTAL AMOUNT DUE

Total Enclosed: BILLING INFORMATION Billing Contact: Telephone: Address:

The undersigned agrees to purchase advertisement(s), exhibit(s) or sponsorship(s) from the Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (maaps) according to the terms and conditions outlined in this contract. Signature Required: Date:

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EXHIBITORS/SPONSORS 1.) On-site services.

maaps TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Once maaps receives the contract for exhibitors and advertisers, with payment, you will receive a package of materials containing information on all matters relevant to the operation of the meeting including services provided by the respective hotels such as electrical and phone installation, identification signs, storage of freight, receiving, etc.

2.) Booth assignments. Exhibit booths are assigned upon receipt of the exhibit contract and full payment of the fee. Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Site determination will be made by maaps.

3.) Cancellations. Cancellations must be made in writing by February 20th of the conference year to receive a refund.

4.) Restrictions. (a) Exhibitors purchase space solely for their own use and may not allow other vendors to purchase/use space at their booth(s). Exhibitors may

display information/literature only at their own booth. Exhibitors shall only display material, which does not conflict with the policies and procedures of maaps, a copy of which will be provided upon request. maaps reserves the right to remove materials from the exhibition site, which conflict with any policy or procedure of maaps. Vendors and other individuals who have not purchased booth space or sponsorship may not distribute their literature at the meeting.

(b) Exhibit space will be sold to vendors, individuals, and/or corporations that provide services and/or sell products, which are related to the special education profession. General consumer goods and services will be considered on an individual basis. Exhibits on the following will not be accepted under any circumstances: non-766 approved private special education schools, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, pornographic material, firearms, fund raising activities, political campaigns. No exhibits will be placed in violation of existing maaps policies. Requests for exhibit space are accepted at the discretion of the maaps Executive Director and/or his designee.

(c) Each exhibitor is responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits to use music, photographs or other copyrighted material in exhibitor’s booths or displays. No exhibitor will be permitted to play, broadcast or have performed any music or use any other copyrighted material, such as photographs or other artistic works, without first presenting to maaps proof satisfactory that the exhibitor has, or does not need, a license to use such music or copyrighted material. maaps reserves the right to remove from the exhibit hall all or any part of any booth or display which incorporates music, photographs or other copyrighted material for which the exhibitor fails to produce proof that the exhibitor holds all required licenses. The exhibitor shall remain liable for and shall indemnify and hold maaps, their agents and employees harmless from all loss, cost, claims, causes of actions, suits, damages, liability, expenses and costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising from or out of any violations or infringement (or claimed violation or infringement) by exhibitor, exhibitor’s agents or employees of any patent, copyright or trade secret rights or privileges.

5.) Liability. The exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages, expenses and claims arising out of personal injury or damage to exhibitor’s displays, equipment and other property at the exhibit site, and shall indemnify and hold harmless maaps, its members, employees and agents, and the hotel/conference facility, its agents, servants and employees from any and all such personal injury, losses, damages, expenses and claims.

ADVERTISERS/SPONSORS 1.) Payment.

All advertisers are required to pay in advance (payment must accompany insertion order). Publisher reserves the right to hold advertiser and its advertising agency jointly liable for payments due. Advertiser and its advertising agency will be held liable for the total payment for ads cancelled after closing date.

2.) Liability. Advertiser and agencies assume liability and agree to indemnify and hold harmless publisher for all content of advertisements printed and responsibility for any claims arising therefrom made against the publisher. Advertiser acknowledges that it has not relied upon any warranties or representations not incorporated into this agreement.

3.) Restrictions (Special rules apply for website advertising – for more information see terms for each specific web site) Advertising space will be sold to vendors, individuals, and/or corporations that provide services and/or sell products which are related to special education. General consumer goods and services will be considered on an individual basis. Advertisements on the following will not be accepted under any circumstances: non-766 approved private special education schools, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, pornographic material, firearms, fund raising activities, political campaigns. No advertisements will be placed in violation of existing maaps policies. Requests for advertising space are accepted at the discretion of the maaps Executive Director and/or his designee.

All potential advertisements will be reviewed by the maaps Chief Operating Officer for a decision on acceptance and must be computerized in a PDF format. If an advertisement is approved for placement, an Advertising Contract must be completed and returned to maaps by the date specified. Full payment must be received at maaps upon approval of the advertisement. No advertisements will run in maaps publications unless full payment has been received. In addition to any legal remedy the publisher may pursue, failure to comply with the terms of the contract will result in the person/vendor being excluded from future advertisements in any maaps publication. Artwork for ads should be submitted in PDF format by 2/6/2015 and emailed to Renee Sousa at rsousa@maaps.org or Mark de Chabert at mdechabert@maaps.org.

NONCOMPLIANCE – TERMINATION maaps reserves the right to terminate this contract at any time due to exhibitor’s noncompliance with the terms and conditions outlined herein. Exhibitors agree to assume any costs or liability incurred as a result of the maaps exercising its right to terminate this contract. The exhibitor further agrees that upon termination of the contract maaps has the right to remove any and all materials from exhibitor’s display. Please sign the contract and mail with full payment and other material to Mark de Chabert, COO, Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools 607 North Avenue, 15 Lakeside Office Park, Wakefield, MA 01880 Or FAX to 781.245.5294. Questions? Call Mark at 781.245.1220.

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