MARCH 2025: TRANSITIONS – PreK to KindergartenMarch is all about moving on up to Kindergarten! Transitions are exciting, but they can be stressful, especially for families of children with disabilities. Join SEPAC SOMA and our panel of K-5 experts to talk about what to expect next year in elementary school. Monday 3/24 @ 7pm◉ SethContinue reading “Save the Date: Transitioning to Kindergarten, March 2025”
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Meetings: SOMSD Special Education Town Halls, February 2025
SPECIAL EDUCATION TOWN HALLSSouth Orange & Maplewood School District invites you to join a virtual community discussion on the in-class support model for Kindergarten-5th Grade students. • Friday 2/21 @ 1pm• Monday 2/24 @ 7pmJoin via WebEx at http://www.somsdk12.org/webinars SEPAC SOMA strongly encourages our K-5 community to attend one of these sessions. As advocates forContinue reading “Meetings: SOMSD Special Education Town Halls, February 2025”
Meeting: Race & Special Education, February 2025
RACE & SPECIAL EDUCATION Every February, in honor of Black History Month, SEPAC SOMA takes a look at the intersectionality of race & special education in our district. An important part of BHM is acknowledging the work of Black Americans, so we’re thrilled to have Nicole Josey and Ellis Peters—two community members who serve disabledContinue reading “Meeting: Race & Special Education, February 2025”
Workshop: Behavior Goals at Home, February 2025
BEHAVIOR GOALS AT HOMEThis in-person Parent Workshop, geared toward PreK-5th, will focus on tips and resources to help families of children with disabilities support and encourage positive behaviors at home and beyond. Learn how to set, track, and make progress toward behavior goals. Questions welcome! Presented by Casey Dickson and Cara Lesperance, Clinton Special EducationContinue reading “Workshop: Behavior Goals at Home, February 2025”
Recap: Jan 2025 – Effective Goals Workshop
JANUARY 2025: PARENT WORKSHOPOur New Year Fresh Start workshop offered tips and resources for families of PreK-5 children with disabilities on creating effective goals at home. Thank you to Clinton Special Education teachers Casey Dickson and Cara Lesperance! ► View the presentation and worksheet
Save the Date: Race & Special Education, February 2025
COMMUNITY MEETING:RACE & SPECIAL EDUCATIONSAVE THE DATE for our annual look at the intersection of race and special education at SOMSD with a panel of special guests. More info soon! Wednesday 2/26/25 @ 7:00pm▣ Virtual Meeting (link to come)
Workshop: Effective Goals at Home, January 2025
PARENT WORKSHOP:CREATING EFFECTIVE GOALSThis in-person Parent Workshop, geared toward PreK-5th, will focus on tips and resources to help families of children with disabilities create effective goals. Join us to hear more about:• Developing goals with your child• Prioritizing behavioral, social, family & educational goals• Identifying resources that support goal progress and success Tuesday 1/28/25 @Continue reading “Workshop: Effective Goals at Home, January 2025”
Meetup: Cup Chat with Veteran Parents, January 2025
CUP CHAT:VETERAN PARENT PANELThinking about the years ahead can feel overwhelming for parents of children with disabilities. It’s hard to imagine the future beyond next month, next week, tomorrow: What will the next grade be like? How will my child navigate middle school and high school?? What happens after graduation?! So many questions and unknowns. SEPACContinue reading “Meetup: Cup Chat with Veteran Parents, January 2025”
Recap: Dec 2024 Mtg – Inclusive Education
DECEMBER 2025: MEETING RECAPSpecial Education in the United States has been a decades-long journey. We learned about the legislation that paved the way for today’s inclusive practices, the key elements and benefits of an inclusive vs segregated mindset, and the current state of inclusion in New Jersey. ► View the NJCIE presentation and watch “TheContinue reading “Recap: Dec 2024 Mtg – Inclusive Education”
Recap: Dec 2024 Workshop – Navigating Winter Recess
DECEMBER 2024: PARENT WORKSHOPOur PreK-5 Winter Blues workshop offered tips and resources on navigating an extended break from school (and the structure school brings). Thank you to Clinton Special Education teachers Casey Dickson and Cara Lesperance. ► View the presentation and tip sheet DECEMBER 2024: PARENT WORKSHOPOur PreK-5 Winter Blues workshop offered tips and resourcesContinue reading “Recap: Dec 2024 Workshop – Navigating Winter Recess”
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