Seeking 2023-2024 Board MembersMay 2023 SEPAC SOMA is building our team for the 23–24 school year and we are seeking enthusiastic volunteers. Please consider lending your time, talents, and unique perspectives to supporting special education in our towns and making sure our kids get the support they need from the school district. Please join us!Continue reading “Announcement: Seeking 2023-2024 Board Members, May 2023”
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Workshop: Making Sense, May 2023
Making Sense: Understanding Our Sensory Systems & RegulationMay 21, 2023, 3:00pm FREE PARENT WORKSHOP! MAKING SENSE: UNDERSTANDING OUR SENSORY SYSTEMS & REGULATIONOur sensory systems shape how we experience our worlds. But how often do we consider their impact on our children’s regulation and behavior? Join us for an opportunity to better understand sensory differences atContinue reading “Workshop: Making Sense, May 2023”
Meetup: Cup Chats, May 2023
Cup Chats May 9, 2023 @ 9:15am Tuesday, May 9 @ 9:15am📍Memorial Park (Baker & Valley) in MaplewoodCUP CHATS: Informal, in-person gatherings to connect with other parents and caregivers of kids with Special Education-related needs in our district. Now that spring weather is here, we’re meeting outside again. Our May meeting is BYOC&C … bring yourContinue reading “Meetup: Cup Chats, May 2023”
Workshop: Neurodiversity & Inclusive Communities, April 2023
Thursday, April 27th, 7:30pm via ZoomRegister here: balancedkidsnj.com/marshall WORKSHOP: Neurodiversity & Inclusive SpacesMarshall PTA and Balanced Kids are teaming up to provide a free parenting workshop and our SEPAC SOMA community is invited! During this workshop parents and community members will learn about different types of neurodiversity and how to create inclusive spaces and programsContinue reading “Workshop: Neurodiversity & Inclusive Communities, April 2023”
Workshop: Self-Compassion for Parents, April 2023
Workshop: Self-Compassion for ParentsApril 23, 2023, 2:00-3:30pm SELF-COMPASSION FOR PARENTS: The everyday life of a parent is full of high expectations, isn’t it? Often, we put ourselves last, so we’re excited to share an opportunity to set aside those expectations and give yourself the gifts of time and grace at our free SEPAC SOMA ParentContinue reading “Workshop: Self-Compassion for Parents, April 2023”
Announcement: Meeting Recordings Available on YouTube, 2022-2023
Missed a meeting?! SEPAC SOMA TV has got you covered! Watch our 2022-2023 virtual meetings on the SEPAC SOMA YouTube Channel! OCTOBER: SOMSD Special Services OverviewNOVEMBER: Anxiety in ElementaryJANUARY: Middle School & Mental HealthJANUARY: Mental Health Support @ CHSFEBRUARY: Race & Special EducationMARCH: IEP Meetings & Parental RightsMARCH: JESPY House Information Session
Announcement: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, April 2023
Paraprofessional Appreciation DayApril 5, 2023 SEPAC SOMA and the SOMSD PTA/HSAs love our paras!We’re celebrating Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! We are grateful for their hard work, commitment to and compassion for the children in our district. So, the next time you see a para, be sure to say THANK YOU! ❤️ What do Paras do?Some students require theContinue reading “Announcement: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, April 2023”
Request: Maplewood Master Plan, March 2023
Public Workshops: Maplewood Master PlanMarch 15 & April 15, 2023 Wednesday, March 15 & Saturday, April 15FEEDBACK OPPORTUNITY for MAPLEWOOD RESIDENTS:The Township of Maplewood is in the process of preparing a new Master Plan. These plans, which are required by the state to be updated at least every 10 years, are primarily focused on theContinue reading “Request: Maplewood Master Plan, March 2023”
Meeting: JESPY House Info Session, March 2023
Transition Talk with JESPY HouseMarch 28, 2023, 7:30pm Tuesday, March 28 @ 7:30pmTRANSITION TALK with JESPY HOUSE: SEPAC SOMA proudly presents an opportunity to learn about transition, life after high school and a gem of an organization, JESPY House, located right here in South Orange. JESPY provides employment, housing, and recreational services, and resources toContinue reading “Meeting: JESPY House Info Session, March 2023”
Meeting: Learning Disabilities Support Group, March 2023
Learning Disabilities Support GroupMarch 8, 2023 @ 8pm Wednesday, March 8 @ 8:00pm LEARNING DISABILITIES PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: A parent-led group open to anyone who has a child with a learning difference (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, etc.) or has questions about learning differences. Email Susan Nasberg-Abrams to RSVP and for location details.
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