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”
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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”
Meetup: Cup Chats, February 2024
CUP CHATS: FEBRUARY 2024Informal, in-person gatherings to connect with other parents and caregivers of kids with Special Education-related needs in our district. Thank you to The Next Semester and Sew Leana for providing space for us to meet! Sunday, February 25 @ 10:30am◉ Sew Leana 12 W South Orange Ave, 2nd Floor, South Orange (nearContinue reading “Meetup: Cup Chats, February 2024”
Meeting: Race & Special Education, February 2024
Wednesday, February 7 @ 7:00pm▣ Missed this virtual meeting? Watch it here! RACE & SPECIAL EDUCATION IN SOMA: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURESpecial Guests:Dr. Ahadi Bugg-Levine, Board President of the JESPY House Board of Trustees, Attorney, Disability Rights AdvocateKerri Waibel, SOMSD Director of Access and Equity Our annual February meeting explores the Intersection of Race and SpecialContinue reading “Meeting: Race & Special Education, February 2024”
Announcement: Executive Board Updates, January 2024
Announcement: SEPAC SOMA Executive Board ChangesJanuary 16, 2024 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 on theContinue reading “Announcement: Executive Board Updates, January 2024”
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