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Save the Date: Preschool IEP Workshop, January 2024
SAVE THE DATE for the first in our new series of in-person IEP Workshop meetings. We’re kicking things off with PRESCHOOL. More info soon! Monday, January 8, 7:00pm◉ Montrose School, South Orange
Announcement: Inclusive Schools Week 2023
Inclusive Schools WeekDecember 4-8, 2023 Inclusive Schools Week is happening this week at our school district and throughout the country. The purpose of the week is to actively engage our students and school-wide community to be conscious of what it means to be inclusive, the importance of respecting others, and building empathy for one another. Continue reading “Announcement: Inclusive Schools Week 2023”
Workshop Series: Effective IEPs, January-March 2024
WORKSHOP SERIES: THE ESSENTIALS OF AN EFFECTIVE IEPAn Individualized Education Program is the cornerstone of the special education experience. Understanding the essential parts of an IEP can help you take a more active role in the process of creating a plan that is tailored to your child’s needs. Bring your clipboard, a copy of theirContinue reading “Workshop Series: Effective IEPs, January-March 2024”
Meetup: Out-of-District Schools Cup Chat, Dec 2023
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”
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”
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