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”
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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.
ACTION: Emergency Drills Policy Changes, February 2023
ACTION ALERT!BOE MEETING: Thursday, February 23, 2023, 7:00pmAt tonight’s SOMSD Board of Education meeting, there will be a First Reading of changes to Policy 8420 (Emergency & Crisis Situations), which covers how emergency drills are handled in our schools. In recent years, parents and experts in our community, including SEPAC SOMA, strongly advocated to makeContinue reading “ACTION: Emergency Drills Policy Changes, February 2023”
Meeting: IEPs & Parental Rights, March 2023
IEPs & Parental RightsMarch 7, 2023 @ 7:30pm Tuesday, March 7 @ 7:30pmALL ABOUT IEP MEETINGS: Join us to take a deeper look at what’s in an Individualized Education Program (IEP), how to prepare for an IEP meeting, and parents’ rights during the process. We’ll share info and tips, with lots of time for questionsContinue reading “Meeting: IEPs & Parental Rights, March 2023”
Meetup: Cup Chats, February 2023
Cup ChatsFebruary 28, 2023 @ 9:15am Tuesday, February 28 @ 9:15am📍Elitist Coffee in South Orange (3rd & Valley)CUP CHATS: Informal, in-person gatherings to connect with other parents and caregivers of kids with Special Education-related needs in our district.
Recap: Anxiety in High School, January 2023
Meeting Recap: Anxiety in High School January 9, 2023 At our January 24th SEPAC SOMA meeting, we learned how to spot – and support – anxiety in high school students, and about the mental health programs available at Columbia High School. Jenny Easton gave an overview of how anxiety often presents in teenagers and theContinue reading “Recap: Anxiety in High School, January 2023”
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