Friday, December 15, 9:30amElitist Coffee, 154 Valley St in South Orange Do you have a child in an out-of-district school?SEPAC SOMA is hosting a meetup exclusively for parents and guardians of neurodiverse students with an out-of-district placement, whether it’s through SOMSD, unilateral or private. You’re invited to join our Out-of-District School SEPAC SOMA Liaison MaliaContinue reading “Meetup: Out-of-District Schools Cup Chat, Dec 2023”
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Statement: Transgender Awareness Week 2023
November 13-19 is Transgender Awareness Week and November 20th is Transgender Day of Remembrance. In our role as an advisory group to the district, SEPAC SOMA is here to support and be an ally for all students, staff and their family members who are transgender. We encourage our SEPAC members, our school partners and the greater community ofContinue reading “Statement: Transgender Awareness Week 2023”
Announcement: 2022-2023 Annual Report, Oct 2023
Meetup: Cup Chats, Dr Ross Greene Discussion, Nov 2023
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”
Speaker: Dr Ross Greene, Oct 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”
Meeting: Next Steps in Literacy, 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”
Meetup: Cup Chats, 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”
Workshop: Transition to College, Oct 2023
Wednesday, October 25 @ 7:00pmCOLLEGE TRANSITION WORKSHOP: Matt Endlich’s annual presentation on transitioning to college with an IEP or 504 is a GREAT meeting for juniors, seniors and their parents/guardians to learn about the process. Click here for more info and click here to register (by 10/24, please). ◉ Columbia High School Auditorium
Meetup: Cup Chats, Sept 2023
Tuesday, September 12 @ 9:15amCUP CHATS: Back to school can mean lots of emotions, questions and worries, right? 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. We get it. We really do. We hope you’ll join us. 🧡 ◉ MemorialContinue reading “Meetup: Cup Chats, Sept 2023”
Survey: Dope, Nope & Hope, June 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”
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