Save the Date: Transitioning to Middle or High School, April 2025

APRIL 2025: TRANSITIONS – 6th Grade & 9th GradeStarting 6th or 9th Grade means big changes! Join SEPAC SOMA to talk transitions for teens with disabilities with a panel of middle and high school experts. Tuesday 4/29 @ 7:00pm◉ Columbia High School Cafeteria17 Parker Ave, Maplewood

Meetup: Cup Chat – Out-of-District Families, March 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”

Recap: Feb 2025 Workshop – Behaviors at Home

FEBRUARY 9, 2025: PARENT WORKSHOPOur February workshop, geared toward PreK-5th, covered strategies to help families of children with disabilities support and encourage positive behaviors at home and beyond. Presented by Casey Dickson and Cara Lesperance, Clinton Special Education Teachers. ► View the presentation slides

Recap: Feb 2025 Mtg – Race & Special Education

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”

Meeting: PreK to Kindergarten Transition, March 2025

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”

Save the Date: Transitioning to Kindergarten, March 2025

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 “Save the Date: Transitioning to Kindergarten, March 2025”

Meetings: SOMSD Special Education Town Halls, February 2025

SPECIAL EDUCATION TOWN HALLSSouth Orange & Maplewood School District invites you to join a virtual community discussion on the in-class support model for Kindergarten-5th Grade students. • Friday 2/21 @ 1pm• Monday 2/24 @ 7pmJoin via WebEx at http://www.somsdk12.org/webinars SEPAC SOMA strongly encourages our K-5 community to attend one of these sessions. As advocates forContinue reading “Meetings: SOMSD Special Education Town Halls, February 2025”

Meeting: Race & Special Education, February 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. An important part of BHM is acknowledging the work of Black Americans, so we’re thrilled to have Nicole Josey and Ellis Peters—two community members who serve disabledContinue reading “Meeting: Race & Special Education, February 2025”

Recap: Jan 2025 – Effective Goals Workshop

JANUARY 2025: PARENT WORKSHOPOur New Year Fresh Start workshop offered tips and resources for families of PreK-5 children with disabilities on creating effective goals at home. Thank you to Clinton Special Education teachers Casey Dickson and Cara Lesperance! ► View the presentation and worksheet