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Save the Date: Transition to Middle & High School, May 2026

MAY 2026TRANSITIONS – Middle & High SchoolStarting 6th or 9th Grade means big changes! Join SEPAC SOMA to talk transitions for tweens and teens with disabilities with a panel of middle and high school experts. ◉ Monday 5/4 @ 7:00pmIn person! Location soon!

Meetup: Out-of-District Cup Chat, May 2026

MAY 2026CUP CHATS: Conversation, Connection & CommunityDo you have a child in an out-of-district school? Save the date for our next Cup Chat exclusively for parents and caregivers of neurodiverse students with an out-of-district placement, whether it’s through SOMSD, unilateral, or private. Join our Out-of-District School SEPAC SOMA Liaison Jennifer Wiezorek for an informal discussionContinue reading “Meetup: Out-of-District Cup Chat, May 2026”

Meeting: Transitioning to Adult Life, April 2026

APRIL 2026TRANSITIONING TO ADULT LIFELearn about the transition to adult life after high school or an 18-21 program. Housing, employment, recreational services … what’s next? JESPY House, a local provider based in South Orange, joins us to share info about planning, options, and resources for youth with developmental disabilities and their parents. Tuesday, April 7Continue reading “Meeting: Transitioning to Adult Life, April 2026”

Announcement: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, April 2026

APRIL 2026 Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is April 1st! SEPAC SOMA loves our SOMSD paras! We are grateful for their hard work, commitment to, and compassion for the children in our district. So, the next time you see a paraprofessional at school, be sure to say THANK YOU! What do Paras do?Some students require supplementary supportContinue reading “Announcement: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, April 2026”

Save the Date: Transitioning to Adult Life, April 2026

APRIL 2026TRANSITIONING TO ADULT LIFELearn about the transition to adult life after high school or an 18-21 program. Housing, employment, recreational services … what’s next? JESPY House, a local provider based in South Orange, joins us to share info about planning, options, and resources for youth with developmental disabilities and their parents. Tuesday, April 7Continue reading “Save the Date: Transitioning to Adult Life, April 2026”

Meeting: Annual Race & Special Education Panel, February 2026

FEBRUARY 20266th Annual RACE & SPECIAL EDUCATION PanelSpecial Education & the Multicultural Experience: How do culture and language shape the special education journey? Join our panelists for an insightful discussion on the unique intersection of race, language, and disability. This session will dive into the real-world barriers that multicultural and multilingual families face and highlight theContinue reading “Meeting: Annual Race & Special Education Panel, February 2026”

Event: Inclusive Resource Fair, February 2026

FEBRUARY 2026INCLUSIVE RESOURCE FAIRComing soon … our 3rd Annual SEPAC SOMA Resource Fair! Add it to your calendar now, then stop by on February 28th to connect with local providers, groups, and organizations in the South Orange-Maplewood area who offer inclusive opportunities, activities, and services to individuals with disabilities. Huge thanks to Together We Bloom’s Traveling Sensory Room for hostingContinue reading “Event: Inclusive Resource Fair, February 2026”

Recap: Dec 2025 Mtg – Understanding Executive Function

DECEMBER 2025WHAT IS EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING?Stephanie Cannon, an Executive Functioning Coach and local mom, joined us in December to share an overview of executive functioning and strategies to encourage skill development at home. Missed the meeting? Check out the presentation slides and meeting recording for loads of helpful info about the essential skills that help ourContinue reading “Recap: Dec 2025 Mtg – Understanding Executive Function”