he Family Center at the Northshore Education Consortium provides high quality educational information, community resources and parent support programs for families with special needs and at-risk children. It is located at the Kevin O'Grady School in Beverly and is available to all families and professionals from within the North Shore community.

The Family Center offers an environment where families always feel welcome. Parents and other family members are greeted by empathic staff knowledgeable about children with special needs. The Family Center provides a lending library with books, articles and up-to-date literature on a multitude of topics including special needs, at-risk youth, medical, developmental and behavioral conditions, substance abuse and parenting. Computer access is available for families with links to national and community organizations and agencies. The Center provides further support to families through parent support groups, parent trainings and educational workshops. Click here for Program Information

Family Center Workshops
Workshops are a way to learn new information and also provide an opportunity to meet other parents and professionals who share similar interests. All workshops are free and open to the public. Registration is required.
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Parent Trainings
Parent trainings provide an opportunity for parents to come together in small interactive groups to learn about a specific topic. Groups are taught by specialized professionals with expertise in the area. Space is limited for Parent Trainings. Registration is required.

Parent Groups
This is a time when parents who have children with similar special needs have an opportunity to come together in the Family Center to share ideas, resources and friendship. Parent groups are free and are open to all parents.


Other Services

• Computer/internet access
• Access to bookmarked websites
• Research assistance from Family Center staff
• Bulletin board of community programs/events
• Children's corner

H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Information

• HINI Flu (Swine Flu) Fact Sheet
• Talking with Your Children about H1N1 Flu
• Flu Symptom Check List (English)
• Flu Symptom Check List (Spanish)
• Children at High Risk for Flu Complications
• Seasonal and Swine Flu – FAQ

Kevin O'Grady School

• Medication Release Form
• Medical Authorization to Return to School
• Medical Authorization to Return to School Letter

Northshore Academy-Upper School

• Medical Release Form

Northshore Academy-Lower School

• Certificate of Immunization
• Medication Order Form
• Parent Authorization for Prescription Medication in School
• Physical Examination Form