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CUP CHATS – DR. ROSS GREENE FOLLOWUP DISCUSSION: The perspective shared at the Parenting Center Speaker Series with Dr Ross Greene was incredibly thought-provoking. We’ll keep the conversation going at our November Cup Chat with a focus on the October presentation, Dr Greene’s books, and our own experiences with supporting our kids’ behaviors at homeContinue reading “Meetup: Cup Chats, Dr Ross Greene Discussion, Nov 2023”

SOMSD Parenting Center Speaker Series: Dr Ross GreeneHave you heard the phrase “kids do well if they can”? Dr Ross Greene originated this perspective-altering concept with his Collaborative & Proactive Solutions approach, focusing on supporting children’s skills deficits instead of their behavior. Dr Greene is a renowned clinician and author of the books The ExplosiveContinue reading “Speaker: Dr Ross Greene, Oct 2023”

NEXT STEPS IN LITERACY: Join us for a panel discussion about the changes happening in literacy resources and practices in our district, and how struggling readers get support. Panel Guests: Zoila Correa, SOMSD Director of Curriculum & Instruction; Bebe Greenberg, longtime SOMSD educator and reading expert; and Dawn Gordon, 1st Grade Special Education teacher. Wednesday,Continue reading “Meeting: Next Steps in Literacy, Oct 2023”

CUP CHATS: Meet the Candidates!Our 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. SOMSD Board of Education candidates Shayna Sackett-Gable, Elizabeth Callahan and Will Meyer will join us to introduce themselves and hear your experiences. Sunday, October 15 @ 3:00pm◉ MaplecrestContinue reading “Meetup: Cup Chats, Oct 2023”

Survey: End of Year June 20, 2023 What’s your Dope, Nope & Hope for the year? Sharing the good, the not-so-good, and what you’d like to see in the future is our end-of-year tradition! ► Take our End-of-Year Survey Your feedback, your experiences, your highs and lows … that’s the heart of what we doContinue reading “Survey: Dope, Nope & Hope, June 2023”

Save the Date: Year in ReviewJune 15, 2023, 7:00pm Thursday, June 15 @ 7:00pm We’re in the home stretch! Save the date for our last meeting of the school year … we’ll look back at this year and look ahead to summer and fall. We’re hoping to do this one in person, so stay tuned forContinue reading “Save the Date: Year in Review Meeting, June 2023”

Cup Chats: The Loft @ CHSJune 8, 2023 @ 6:30pm Thursday, June 8 @ 6:30pm CUP CHATS: THE LOFT @ CHS Do you have a rising 9th-12th grader with an IEP or 504? We hope you’ll join us for a special high school-focused gathering! Just like a regular Cup Chat, we’ll chat, we’ll share, we’ll connect.Continue reading “Meetup: Cup Chats (High School!), June 2023”