CURRICULUM NIGHT What is the New Jersey Tiered System of Supports framework and why is it important? Join Dr. Zoila Correa, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, to learn about what our district is doing to incorporate the NJTSS in classrooms across the district and how parents can support teachers with this much-needed approach! Plus, check out moreContinue reading “SOMSD: Curriculum Night – NJTSS Framework, October 2024”
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Save the Date: Inclusive Education, December 2024
DECEMBER: INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONJoin us to hear about the laws, research and best practices surrounding inclusive education for students with disabilities in our public schools. Presented by Michele Gardner, Executive Director of the New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education. Monday, December 17 @ 7:00pm▣ Virtual via Zoom
Save the Date: IEP Basics, November 2024
NOVEMBER: IEP BASICSOur November Community Meeting will focus on the Individualized Education Program (IEP). We’ll have a walk-thru with the Special Services Department, led by Assistant Superintendent of Special Services Kathleen Gesumaria. Monday, November 18 @ 7:00pm▣ Virtual via Zoom
Recap: September 2024 Mtg – Back to School
SEPTEMBER 2024: MEETING RECAPFor our first community meeting of the year, we had a chance to hear from Superintendent Jason Bing and Assistant Superintendent of Special Services Kathleen Gesumaria, and just as importantly, they had a chance to hear from the SEPAC parent community! Catch up here with our meeting notes!
SOMSD: Special Education Audit Results, October 2024
SPECIAL EDUCATION AUDITResults of the recent Special Education Audit and recommendations for the district going forward were shared at the 10/15 BOE Meeting. SEPAC SOMA highly recommends reading the full report and watching the meeting recording. Understanding the district’s challenges and goals helps make us better advocates for our children with disabilities. It’s a longContinue reading “SOMSD: Special Education Audit Results, October 2024”
Announcement: BOE Candidate Questionnaire, October 2024
SEPAC SOMA BOE CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE 2024Each year SEPAC SOMA invites SOMSD Board of Education candidates to respond to several questions about issues related to Special Education in our district. We are pleased to share with you the 2024 BOE Candidate Responses to our questionnaire. We thank all the candidates for taking the time to share their perspectives.Continue reading “Announcement: BOE Candidate Questionnaire, October 2024”
Resource: Dyslexia Awareness Month, October 2024
DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTHOctober is Dyslexia Awareness Month! The New Jersey Dyslexia Handbook is a great resource for educators, students, families, and community members about dyslexia, early literacy development, and the best practices for identification, instruction, and accommodation of students who have reading difficulties.
Resource: BOE Candidate Forums, October 2024
BOE FORUMSThere are seven candidates on the November 5th ballot vying for three spots on the Board of Education. Board members serve three-year terms, so it’s important to educate yourself on the candidates. One of the best ways is by attending the candidate forums happening this month. The forums are open to all! (Another fantasticContinue reading “Resource: BOE Candidate Forums, October 2024”
Meeting: Bullying & HIB, October 2024
BULLYING & HIB AT THE PREK & ELEMENTARY LEVELWhat happens when a student is accused of bullying? What happens when it is a student with a disability? What is the expectation for those on the receiving end of a HIB? Join in the conversation on this important meeting to understand and demystify the HIB process,Continue reading “Meeting: Bullying & HIB, October 2024”
Meeting: Mental Health & Special Education, October 2024
MENTAL HEALTH & SPECIAL EDUCATIONMonday, October 14 @ 7:30pm We hear you! Mental Health and Anxiety were the top concerns in our 2024-2025 Parent Survey, so we’re diving into this tough topic with a new series of meetings designed to share our experiences as parents and caregivers and work together to identify resources in ourContinue reading “Meeting: Mental Health & Special Education, October 2024”
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