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”
Category Archives: Meetings & Support Groups
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”
Save the Date: Race & Special Education, February 2024
FEBRUARY MEETING: RACE & SPECIAL EDUCATIONOur annual look at the intersection of race and special education in South Orange & Maplewood School District. More info soon! Wednesday, February 7 @ 7:00pm▣ Virtual Meeting (link to come)
Meetup: Learning Disabilities Parent Group, February 2024
LEARNING DISABILITIES PARENT SUPPORT GROUPA parent-led group open to anyone who has a child with a learning difference (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, etc.) or has questions about learning differences. Email Susan Nasberg-Abrams to RSVP and for location details. Thursday, February 8 @ 7:30pm◉ Please email Susan for location info
Meeting: Preschool IEP Workshop, January 2024
IEP WORKSHOP SERIES: PRESCHOOLAn 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: Preschool IEP Workshop, January 2024”
Save the Date: Preschool IEP Workshop, January 2024
SAVE THE DATE for the first in our new series of in-person IEP Workshop meetings. We’re kicking things off with PRESCHOOL. More info soon! Monday, January 8, 7:00pm◉ Montrose School, South Orange
Workshop Series: Effective IEPs, January-March 2024
WORKSHOP SERIES: THE ESSENTIALS OF AN EFFECTIVE IEPAn 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 theirContinue reading “Workshop Series: Effective IEPs, January-March 2024”
Meetup: Out-of-District Schools Cup Chat, Dec 2023
Friday, December 15, 9:30amElitist Coffee, 154 Valley St in South Orange Do you have a child in an out-of-district school?SEPAC SOMA is hosting a meetup exclusively for parents and guardians 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 MaliaContinue reading “Meetup: Out-of-District Schools Cup Chat, Dec 2023”
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