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”
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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”
Recap: November 2024 Mtg – Special Services Overview
NOVEMBER 2024: MEETING RECAPKathleen Gesumaria, Christina Punturieri, and Tim Franklin joined us to introduce the Special Services team, share a breakdown of responsibilities, and give an overview of the IEP process. See the Supervisor Structure (in other words, who’s in charge of what) for the Special Services Department, as well as the members of the Child Study Team at each school. Continue reading “Recap: November 2024 Mtg – Special Services Overview”
Newsletter: December 2024
DECEMBER UPDATESInbox piling up? Check out our December newsletter for recent SEPAC SOMA news, updates and events all in one convenient spot (plus extra events to check out, locally and online!). ► Read it here!
Workshop: Navigating Winter Recess, December 2024
Announcement: Inclusive Schools Week, Dec 2-6, 2024
Inclusive Schools WeekDecember 2-6, 2024 Inclusive Schools Week is happening December 2-6 at our school district and throughout the country. The purpose of the week is to actively engage our students and school-wide community to be conscious of what it means to be inclusive, the importance of respecting others, and building empathy for one another. Continue reading “Announcement: Inclusive Schools Week, Dec 2-6, 2024”
Meeting: Inclusive Education, December 2024
DECEMBER: INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAs parents, caregivers and advocates for children with disabilities, we understand more than anyone that inclusion matters. Learn more about the laws, research and best practices in public schools that lead to inclusive learning communities where students with disabilities and learning differences are welcomed as classmates, valued as learners, and empowered to succeed. Presented byContinue reading “Meeting: Inclusive Education, December 2024”
Meetup: Cup Chat, November 2024
NOVEMBER: CUP CHATOur informal, in-person gatherings are a great way to connect with other parents and caregivers of kids with Special Education-related needs in our district. We get it. We really do. We hope you’ll join us. Friday, November 22 @ 9:15am◉ The Baird Cafe5 Mead St in South Orange
Meeting: IEP Basics, November 2024
NOVEMBER: IEP BASICSJoin us to welcome the new Special Services Department Team as they review each component of the Individualized Education Program in the Frontline Management System. Understanding the essential parts of an IEP can help you take a more active role in the process of creating a plan that is tailored to your child’sContinue reading “Meeting: IEP Basics, November 2024”
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