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Announcement: Board Nominations, May 2024

JOIN OUR BOARD! Are you interested in getting more involved with SEPAC SOMA? Would you like to nominate someone to join our Executive Board? Would you like to serve as a school liaison to support parents in your school community?  ► 2024-2025 Interest Form We’re specifically looking for someone to fill a newly created Executive Board position: Administrative Officer.Continue reading “Announcement: Board Nominations, May 2024”

Announcement: Resource Fair Guide, May 2024

RESOURCE FAIR GUIDE What a joy it was to see our SEPAC SOMA community making connections! Huge thanks to the families who stopped by and to the local providers, groups and organizations who joined us. We’ve compiled a list of everyone who was there … check it out to find out more about amazing resourcesContinue reading “Announcement: Resource Fair Guide, May 2024”

Meeting: Dope/Nope/Hope, June 2024

LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR!Join us for our last meeting of the school year to review how the year went and look ahead to summer and fall. We’ll continue our tradition of giving everyone a chance to share their DOPE, NOPE & HOPE of the year:    • One thing that went well   • One not-so-good thing   • OneContinue reading “Meeting: Dope/Nope/Hope, June 2024”

Statement: SEPAC SOMA to BOE, May 2024

BOE STATEMENTPresident Beth Cosentino spoke on behalf of the SEPAC SOMA Executive Board at the May 9th SOMSD Board of Education meeting about the impact staff reductions will have on students’ success:“The choices have been made and some of them will work against students’ success. However, I urge you, the SEPAC SOMA executive board urgesContinue reading “Statement: SEPAC SOMA to BOE, May 2024”

Workshops: SOMSD Parenting Series, Spring 2024

PARENT/CAREGIVER WORKSHOPSSOMSD’s Department of Special Services is offering a series of six Parent/Caregiver Workshops this spring! The first two are next week, so register now! Workshop descriptions & registration here: http://www.smore.com/n/5tqvm  • Mon 5/6 – School Avoidance for Parents and Families of Middle and High School Students• Wed 5/8 – Supporting Students with Stress andContinue reading “Workshops: SOMSD Parenting Series, Spring 2024”

Event: Resource Fair, May 2024

JOIN US FOR OUR INCLUSION-CENTERED RESOURCE FAIR!The very first SEPAC SOMA Resource Fair is happening soon! Stop by to connect with local therapists, groups and organizations in the South Orange-Maplewood area who provide inclusive opportunities and services to individuals with disabilities. Thank you to Together We Bloom for hosting a sensory-friendly quiet space, Lindsey Stone for providing refreshments, andContinue reading “Event: Resource Fair, May 2024”

Meetup: Cup Chat, May 2024

CUP CHATS: Conversation, Connection & CommunityOur 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. Spring is in the air … bring a folding chair and a cup of coffee to our open-air meeting! Tuesday, May 21 @ 9:15-11:00am◉ Memorial ParkContinue reading “Meetup: Cup Chat, May 2024”

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 SCHOOLS◉Continue reading “Meetup: 6-12 and OOD Cup Chats, April 2024”