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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 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”

SEPAC Statement to BOE 7/16/2017 re: District 504 policy

I am Erin Siders from Maplewood, President of the Special Education Parents Advisory Committee (SEPAC). SEPAC would like to address the status of the regulations for implementing the Section 504 Policy.  The Board adopted the policy on September 19, 2016.   As you know, the Policy states that “within sixty days of the adoption of thisContinue reading “SEPAC Statement to BOE 7/16/2017 re: District 504 policy”

SEPAC Meeting: Behavioral Supports

Please join us for the next SEPAC meeting Wednesday February 1st, 7:30pm in the Black Box Theatre (basement level) @ CHS.  Our discussion will focus on Behavioral Supports with guest speaker Penny Petchers, SOMSD Behavior Management Consultant. Additionally, we will introduce David Lieberman, Interim Director of Special Services.  Please see attached agenda for meeting details. -SEPACContinue reading “SEPAC Meeting: Behavioral Supports”

SPAN Webinar

START Inclusion Webinar  Promoting Inclusive Practices Utilizing New Jersey’s Tiered System of Supports Join SPAN for a lunchtime Inclusion Webinar for parents, caregivers and professionals that will focus on using New Jersey’s Tiered System of Support (NJTSS) to guide meaningful and successful Inclusion. NJTSS is an evidence-based framework for implementing academic and behavioral supports andContinue reading “SPAN Webinar”