Please join us Tuesday April 24, from 7:30-9pm as we welcome a representative from Understood.org. He will be leading our group in an IEP Binder Building party. We will be discussing the important parts of every IEP binder including: IEP binder checklist School contact sheet Parent-school communication log IEP goal tracker If you are planningContinue reading “SEPAC Sped PTO Meeting Announcement 4/24”
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What Happens After High School?
Please join the South Orange / Maplewood Special Education Parent Community and SOMSD Department of Special Services Thursday April 26th – 6:30pm-9:00pm in the CHS Library for a workshop on transitioning to college and alternative post-secondary programs. Please see the attached workshop outline for more information. Workshop Outline
SEPAC Letter to BOE Regarding 2018-2019 SOMSD Budget
March 23, 2018 Dear Members of the Board, We are writing to express our support for the proposed 2018-2019 SOMASD budget and to ask that you approve it on Monday evening. We are encouraged that the current Administration seems to realize that the solution to historical programming and budgetary problems in special education is investmentContinue reading “SEPAC Letter to BOE Regarding 2018-2019 SOMSD Budget”
SPED PTO Meeting 3/27-7:30pm
Special Education PTO Meeting Tuesday March 27 7:30pm-9pm ATTENTION, parents of children in Out of District placements and anyone else with an interest in the subject. Is SPED PTO’s next meeting on Tuesday, March 27th, 7:30-9 pm, at the BOE building, 525 Academy, Maplewood, on your calendar? IT SHOULD BE! The featured topic is: SPECIAL EDUCATION: The Out ofContinue reading “SPED PTO Meeting 3/27-7:30pm”
SPED PTO Meeting 11/13 – 7:30pm
Got questions? Get answers! SPED PTO meeting Monday, November 13 7:30-9 pm BOE building, 525 Academy, Maplewood Topic: Overview of SOMSD Special Education Administration featuring : Dr. Lauren Reisenauer, Executive Director of Special Services and Youth Development, Elizabeth Baker, President of the Board of Education, and Maureen Jones, BOE trustee and liaison to the SpecialContinue reading “SPED PTO Meeting 11/13 – 7:30pm”
Special Ed PTO Meeting 11/13, 7:30pm
A PLEA Dear readers: In recent weeks on SOMA Special Education community, we have read troubling posts, heard superb suggestions, witnessed genuine heartfelt support and seen, time and time again, the willingness to share personal, often painful, experiences for the benefit of all. We know the connections this group makes are very valuable. So weContinue reading “Special Ed PTO Meeting 11/13, 7:30pm”
SEPAC Executive Board 2017-2018 Slate of Candidates
South Orange Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) is pleased to announce the following slate of Executive Board candidates. Erin Siders – President Reesa Salomon – Vice President Nedra Cabbagestalk – Secretary Bernie Hackler – Communications & Outreach Michael D. Thompson – Policy Officer Jenny Lindstrom – ExOfficio Voting will take place during the first SEPACContinue reading “SEPAC Executive Board 2017-2018 Slate of Candidates”
SEPAC 2017-2018 By-Laws
Revisions to the By-Laws require a vote from the SEPAC membership. The next vote on revisions will take place Tuesday September 26th. SEPAC By-Laws 2017-2019
Letter to BOE re:504 Policy
The SEPAC executive board sent a letter to the current board of education members regarding the district 504 policy. The letter is posted here for your review along with a link to an overview document and a link to the 504 policy page on the district website. Please contact any member of the SEPAC executiveContinue reading “Letter to BOE re:504 Policy”
SEPAC Summary of SOMSD Section 504 Policy & Regulations
Special Education Parents Advisory Committee (SEPAC) Summary of SOMSD Section 504 Policy & Regulations This summary was prepared by SEPAC and is intended as an overview only. Parents and guardians should refer to the full Policy 5750.1 for complete details. Policy Summary The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible for the District’s efforts to complyContinue reading “SEPAC Summary of SOMSD Section 504 Policy & Regulations”
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