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Event: Autism Advocate Tiffany Hammond, April 2024

SOMA CELEBRATES NEURODIVERSITYSEPAC SOMA is thrilled to announce a reading and book signing event with autistic author and advocate Tiffany Hammond. Tiffany is the author of A Day With No Words, which invites readers into the life of an Autism Family who communicates just as the child does, without spoken language. Get to know TiffanyContinue reading “Event: Autism Advocate Tiffany Hammond, April 2024”

Meetup: 6-12 and OOD Cup Chats, April 2024

TWO CUP CHATS THIS APRIL!We have TWO targeted Cup Chats coming up! First, on April 7th, a meetup just for middle school and high school parents and caregivers. Then, on April 26th, we’ll focus on out-of-district placements. We hope you’ll join us! Sunday, April 7 @ 10:30am🔸MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLFriday, April 26 @ 9:30am🔸OUT-OF-DISTRICT SCHOOLSâ—‰Continue reading “Meetup: 6-12 and OOD Cup Chats, April 2024”

Announcement: SOMSD Special Education Survey, March 2024

SOMSD SPECIAL EDUCATION SURVEYICYMI, from Susie Budine, SOMSD Assistant Superintendent of Special Services: “The District of South Orange Maplewood is conducting a study of our Special Education Department. We value your opinion and are seeking your input. Please click here to complete this survey and assist with this process.” NOTE: If you have more thanContinue reading “Announcement: SOMSD Special Education Survey, March 2024”

Announcement: ESY Dates Summer 2024

ESY DATES: SUMMER 2024ICYMI, from Susie Budine, SOMSD Assistant Superintendent of Special Services: ” … ESY dates for the upcoming summer have recently been determined. The Extended School Year programming for 2024 will take place from July 1 through August 2 with the program being closed on July 4 and 5. The locations of programmingContinue reading “Announcement: ESY Dates Summer 2024”

President’s Update: February 2024

President’s Mid-Year UpdateFebruary 2024 This February, we passed the halfway mark of the school year and celebrated the 100th day of school! SEPAC SOMA is busier than ever adding our voice and perspective for the benefit of students with disabilities. Here is a glimpse of what we did just this month:  For SEPAC SOMA, buildingContinue reading “President’s Update: February 2024”

Workshop: Sensory Systems with Robyn Herman, March 2024

Brought to you by SOMSD Parenting Center & Marshall PTA:SENSORY SYSTEMS & FAMILY CONNECTIONPlease join Robyn Herman, local pediatric occupational therapist and consultant, as she explores the body’s sensory systems and their impact on everyday functions like writing, learning, playing, and sleep. Robyn’s approach as a “detective” rather than a “fixer” helps us better seeContinue reading “Workshop: Sensory Systems with Robyn Herman, March 2024”

Meeting: Secondary IEP Workshop, March 2024

IEP WORKSHOP: SECONDARY (6-12)An Individualized Education Program is the cornerstone of the special education experience. 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’s needs. And those needs can change significantly in middle school and highContinue reading “Meeting: Secondary IEP Workshop, March 2024”

Announcement: Executive Board Changes, January 2024

CONGRATS AND WELCOME!One of our executive board members, Will Meyer, had to step down recently, but for an amazing reason … he was sworn in as an SOMSD Board of Education Member for a three-year term. We are thrilled to have such a knowledgeable Special Education advocate sitting at the horseshoe! We’re equally happy to announce that Susan Nasberg-Abrams hasContinue reading “Announcement: Executive Board Changes, January 2024”

Meeting: Elementary IEP Workshop, February 2024

IEP WORKSHOP: ELEMENTARY (K-5)An Individualized Education Program is the cornerstone of the special education experience. 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’s needs. Bring your clipboard, a copy of their IEP, and your questionsContinue reading “Meeting: Elementary IEP Workshop, February 2024”