Stella Panzarella (she/her/hers) is the Director and co-founder of Anti-Racism Collaborative and an anti-oppression organizer in the greater Boston area. She brings with her experiences from social justice organizing, trauma and resilience training work, and leadership development with young people of color.

With historical and systemic models for reference and a dash of memes for good measure, our speaker will take attendees on a journey of lens-building and reframing of an understanding of racism and oppression within and beyond the Belmont community. This workshop is designed to support a nuanced understanding of the multiple levels of oppression pertaining to equity in education. This [...]

Statement from the BASEC Board of Directors on Belmont After School Programming

Statement from BASEC on the town-wide discussion about after school programs

Wednesday, 2/28

6:30 – 8 PM in the Chenery Middle School Auditorium

Dr. Ellen Braatan discusses learning disabilities and the important role of building resilience. Dr. Braaten will present an overview of the most frequent learning disabilities that face students, the role of processing speed and learning, and how kids with learning disabilities are poised to develop strategies for resilience if given the right accommodations.

Please join us for Beyond Remote Controlled Childhood; Helping Families Deal Effectively with Media and Technology in these Times and Why It’s so Important to do So.

January 31, 2018, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Chenery Middle School Auditorium

Child care available: annie.gladfelter@belmontbasec.org

For 2019, BASEC February Vacation Camp will take place at Chenery Middle School. BASEC April Vacation Camp will take place at Burbank Elementary School. Special thanks to the Belmont Public School administration for the continued partnership!

Lynn Lyons: Managing Anxiety at Home and School: Strategies to Interrupt the Worry Cycle

The first in our 2017 – 2018 BPS and BASEC collaborative speaker series. We explore ways to redirect our minds, reducing worry and stress. Please join us for this free event on Wednesday, 11/15/17; 7:00 – 9:00 PM; Belmont High School Theater. Free child care is available.

Special thanks to Belmont Savings Bank for their continued generous support of this project!