The presentation scheduled for discussion at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Mar 24, 2015. The first elementary level Best Buddies program is at Keller Elementary School in Franklin, MA

1. Best Buddies – Keller
First ever elementary
chapter in the nation –
right here in Franklin!
Eric Stark, Principal Keller Elementary School
Stephanie Geddes, IEP Coordinator
Elizabeth Fitzmaurice, Director of Pupil Personnel Services

2. March is Best Buddies
month!
Best Buddies Mission:
To establish a global volunteer
movement that creates opportunities for
one-to-one friendships, integrated
employment and leadership
development for people with
intellectual and developmental
disabilities (IDD).

3. Our story …
• May 2014: Trip to State House to share our proposal
with Senator Spilka
• September 2014: Meetings in the fall with BB
National and BB MA, facilitated by Senator Spilka
and Superintendent Sabolinski
• February 2015: Meeting with BB MA
• March 2015: Planning with Eri Frangiadakis, BB MA
Thank you to Senator Spilka
and Superintendent Sabolinski!

4. Learn about us!
• MEET OUR ADVISORS:
Britt Dubendris Sarah Fishman
Special Educator STRIVE Keller Special Educator Keller

5. Learn about us!
• COME:
o Keller PCC April 9th 7 pm
o Presentation from BB MA
o Overview of process: training and selection, kick-
off, etc.
• READ:
o BBK Bulletin
o Letters to parents

6. Connect with Us
@kellerschool @fps4students
Follow us!
#1bbkeller

7. Celebrate our Kick Off!
• Dodge Ball Tournament
o Sunday May 3rd
o 2 – 5 PM
o HMMS
o Keller faculty teams
• Keller Fun Run
o Friday May 29th
o 4 pm
o Keller school grounds

8. Next Steps
• June workshop
o June 12th at Keller
o interested grade 3 & 4 buddies to attend
• Summer Student Leadership Institute
o August 12 & 13th
o Oak/HMMS Complex
o identified upcoming grade 4 & 5 buddies
• Advisor Training
o September Professional Development with Best Buddies MA

9. Thank you …
Senator Karen Spilka
and Superintendent Sabolinski
… for your support.
Without your dedication this would not have been
possible!

10. Looking to the Future
Questions?