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Connecting Families Series \u2013 June<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Presenter: Ann Phelan<\/span><\/h3>\n

Ann Phelan, MA, CAGS, Manager of Resources and Engagement, has spent most of her career in education and human services, specializing in support for individuals with disabilities. A former Special Education Chair, she has authored curricula on diversity, bullying prevention, and social-emotional learning, including The Peaceful Classroom, and her nationally recognized work in sexual abuse and abduction prevention was featured on 48 Hours with Connie Chung. Her background spans social work, counseling, trauma-informed practice, and mindfulness, and she is a certified Sexuality Education Specialist with expertise in intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since earning her Massachusetts Certificate as a Transition Specialist in 2019, Ann has focused on guiding students and families through the \u201cTurning 22\u201d process, providing personalized, family-centered transition planning that promotes independence, dignity, and meaningful community engagement.<\/p>\n

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