Announcement: SEPAC SOMA Executive Board ChangesJanuary 16, 2024 One of our executive board members, Will Meyer, had to step down recently, but for an amazing reason … he was sworn in as an SOMSD Board of Education Member for a three-year term. We are thrilled to have such a knowledgeable Special Education advocate on theContinue reading “Announcement: Executive Board Updates, January 2024”
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Save the Date: Race & Special Education, February 2024
FEBRUARY MEETING: RACE & SPECIAL EDUCATIONOur annual look at the intersection of race and special education in South Orange & Maplewood School District. More info soon! Wednesday, February 7 @ 7:00pm▣ Virtual Meeting (link to come)
Meetup: Learning Disabilities Parent Group, February 2024
LEARNING DISABILITIES PARENT SUPPORT GROUPA 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. Thursday, February 8 @ 7:30pm◉ Please email Susan for location info
Meetup: Cup Chats, January 2024
CUP CHATS: JANUARY 2024Informal, in-person gatherings to connect with other parents and caregivers of kids with Special Education-related needs in our district. Thank you to The Next Semester and Sew Leana for providing space for us to meet! Friday, January 26 @ 9:30-11:00am◉ Sew Leana 12 W South Orange Ave (2nd Floor), South Orange
Meeting: Preschool IEP Workshop, January 2024
IEP WORKSHOP SERIES: PRESCHOOLAn 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 their IEP, and your questionsContinue reading “Meeting: Preschool IEP Workshop, January 2024”
Request: District Staffing Feedback, December 2023
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”
