PARENT/CAREGIVER WORKSHOPSSOMSD’s Department of Special Services is offering a series of six Parent/Caregiver Workshops this spring! The first two are next week, so register now! Workshop descriptions & registration here: http://www.smore.com/n/5tqvm • Mon 5/6 – School Avoidance for Parents and Families of Middle and High School Students• Wed 5/8 – Supporting Students with Stress andContinue reading “Workshops: SOMSD Parenting Series, Spring 2024”
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Event: Resource Fair, May 2024
JOIN US FOR OUR INCLUSION-CENTERED RESOURCE FAIR!The very first SEPAC SOMA Resource Fair is happening soon! Stop by to connect with local therapists, groups and organizations in the South Orange-Maplewood area who provide inclusive opportunities and services to individuals with disabilities. Thank you to Together We Bloom for hosting a sensory-friendly quiet space, Lindsey Stone for providing refreshments, andContinue reading “Event: Resource Fair, May 2024”
Meetup: Cup Chat, May 2024
CUP CHATS: Conversation, Connection & CommunityOur informal, in-person gatherings are a great way to connect with other parents and caregivers of kids with Special Education-related needs in our district. Spring is in the air … bring a folding chair and a cup of coffee to our open-air meeting! Tuesday, May 21 @ 9:15-11:00am◉ Memorial ParkContinue reading “Meetup: Cup Chat, May 2024”
Save the Date: Inclusive Resource Fair, May 2024
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR RESOURCE FAIR!Announcing our very first SEPAC SOMA Resource Fair, featuring inclusive programs, activities, and providers in the South Orange-Maplewood area! More info soon! Saturday, May 4 @ 3:00-5:00pm◉ Columbia High School Cafeteria 17 Parker Ave, Maplewood
Event: Autism Advocate Tiffany Hammond, April 2024
SOMA CELEBRATES NEURODIVERSITYSEPAC SOMA is thrilled to announce a reading and book signing event with autistic author and advocate Tiffany Hammond. Tiffany is the author of A Day With No Words, which invites readers into the life of an Autism Family who communicates just as the child does, without spoken language. Get to know TiffanyContinue reading “Event: Autism Advocate Tiffany Hammond, April 2024”
Meetup: 6-12 and OOD Cup Chats, April 2024
TWO CUP CHATS THIS APRIL!We have TWO targeted Cup Chats coming up! First, on April 7th, a meetup just for middle school and high school parents and caregivers. Then, on April 26th, we’ll focus on out-of-district placements. We hope you’ll join us! Sunday, April 7 @ 10:30am🔸MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLFriday, April 26 @ 9:30am🔸OUT-OF-DISTRICT SCHOOLS◉Continue reading “Meetup: 6-12 and OOD Cup Chats, April 2024”
Announcement: SOMSD Special Education Survey, March 2024
SOMSD SPECIAL EDUCATION SURVEYICYMI, from Susie Budine, SOMSD Assistant Superintendent of Special Services: “The District of South Orange Maplewood is conducting a study of our Special Education Department. We value your opinion and are seeking your input. Please click here to complete this survey and assist with this process.” NOTE: If you have more thanContinue reading “Announcement: SOMSD Special Education Survey, March 2024”
Announcement: ESY Dates Summer 2024
ESY DATES: SUMMER 2024ICYMI, from Susie Budine, SOMSD Assistant Superintendent of Special Services: ” … ESY dates for the upcoming summer have recently been determined. The Extended School Year programming for 2024 will take place from July 1 through August 2 with the program being closed on July 4 and 5. The locations of programmingContinue reading “Announcement: ESY Dates Summer 2024”
President’s Update: February 2024
President’s Mid-Year UpdateFebruary 2024 This February, we passed the halfway mark of the school year and celebrated the 100th day of school! SEPAC SOMA is busier than ever adding our voice and perspective for the benefit of students with disabilities. Here is a glimpse of what we did just this month: For SEPAC SOMA, buildingContinue reading “President’s Update: February 2024”
Workshop: Sensory Systems with Robyn Herman, March 2024
Brought to you by SOMSD Parenting Center & Marshall PTA:SENSORY SYSTEMS & FAMILY CONNECTIONPlease join Robyn Herman, local pediatric occupational therapist and consultant, as she explores the body’s sensory systems and their impact on everyday functions like writing, learning, playing, and sleep. Robyn’s approach as a “detective” rather than a “fixer” helps us better seeContinue reading “Workshop: Sensory Systems with Robyn Herman, March 2024”
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