Category Archives: Meetings & Support Groups

MAY 2025: MENTAL HEALTH & SPECIAL EDUCATIONLet’s Talk Meds … A parent- and caregiver-only virtual gathering to talk about medications for mental health and other learning and thinking differences such as ADHD and neurodiverse populations. We’ll chat about safety, efficacy, and use for managing and preventing symptoms. Moderated by fellow SOMSD parents Dina Roskin, MA,Continue reading “Meetup: Mental Health & Special Education, May 2025”

APRIL 2025: PARENT WORKSHOP – Neurodiversity AcceptanceApril is Autism Acceptance Month! This in-person Parent Workshop, geared toward PreK-5th, is all about neurodiversity: the idea that we all think, move, process information, and communicate differently, including people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia diagnoses. Join us to learn more about autism, how to be neurodiversityContinue reading “Workshop: Neurodiversity Acceptance, April 2025”

APRIL 2025: CUP CHAT – Executive Functioning SkillsStaying organized, keeping track of assignments, planning ahead … we consistently hear from parents that Executive Functioning is an enormous challenge for kids with disabilities. Join us for our April Cup Chat to share your experiences, vent your frustrations, and ask questions. Executive Functioning Coach (and local mom)Continue reading “Meetup: Cup Chat – Executive Functioning, April 2025”

APRIL 2025: TRANSITIONS – 6th Grade & 9th GradeStarting 6th or 9th Grade means big changes! A larger school, more teachers, multiple classes, keeping track of grades and assignments, how support and services fit into the day … a new environment raises so many questions. Join SEPAC SOMA to talk transitions for tweens and teensContinue reading “Meeting: Transitions – 6th & 9th Grade, April 2025”

MARCH 2025: Out-of-District Families Cup ChatDo you have a child in an out-of-district school?SEPAC SOMA is hosting a meetup exclusively for parents and caregivers of neurodiverse students with an out-of-district placement, whether it’s through SOMSD, unilateral or private. You’re invited to join our Out-of-District School SEPAC SOMA Liaison Jennifer Wiezorek for an hour of informal conversationContinue reading “Meetup: Cup Chat – Out-of-District Families, March 2025”

FEBRUARY 26, 2025: RACE & SPECIAL EDUCATION Every February, in honor of Black History Month, SEPAC SOMA takes a look at the intersectionality of race & special education in our district. “When kids are in an environment where they can be themselves, it’s amazing how much they show you.” – Nicole Josey An important partContinue reading “Recap: Feb 2025 Mtg – Race & Special Education”

MARCH 2025: TRANSITIONS – PreK to KindergartenMarch is all about moving on up to Kindergarten! Transitions are exciting, but they can be stressful, especially for families of children with disabilities. Join SEPAC SOMA and our panel of K-5 experts to talk about what to expect next year in elementary school. Monday 3/24 @ 7pm◉ SethContinue reading “Meeting: PreK to Kindergarten Transition, March 2025”