Category Archives: Meetings & Support Groups

Workshop: Transition to College, Oct 2023

Wednesday, October 25 @ 7:00pmCOLLEGE TRANSITION WORKSHOP: Matt Endlich’s annual presentation on transitioning to college with an IEP or 504 is a GREAT meeting for juniors, seniors and their parents/guardians to learn about the process. Click here for more info and click here to register (by 10/24, please). ◉ Columbia High School Auditorium

Meetup: Cup Chats, Sept 2023

Tuesday, September 12 @ 9:15amCUP CHATS: Back to school can mean lots of emotions, questions and worries, right? Our informal, in-person gatherings are a great way to connect with other parents and caregivers of kids with Special Education-related needs in our district. We get it. We really do. We hope you’ll join us. 🧡 ◉ MemorialContinue reading “Meetup: Cup Chats, Sept 2023”

Workshop: Self-Compassion for Parents, April 2023

Workshop: Self-Compassion for ParentsApril 23, 2023, 2:00-3:30pm SELF-COMPASSION FOR PARENTS: The everyday life of a parent is full of high expectations, isn’t it? Often, we put ourselves last, so we’re excited to share an opportunity to set aside those expectations and give yourself the gifts of time and grace at our free SEPAC SOMA ParentContinue reading “Workshop: Self-Compassion for Parents, April 2023”

Announcement: Meeting Recordings Available on YouTube, 2022-2023

Missed a meeting?! SEPAC SOMA TV has got you covered! Watch our 2022-2023 virtual meetings on the SEPAC SOMA YouTube Channel! OCTOBER: SOMSD Special Services OverviewNOVEMBER: Anxiety in ElementaryJANUARY: Middle School & Mental HealthJANUARY: Mental Health Support @ CHSFEBRUARY: Race & Special EducationMARCH: IEP Meetings & Parental RightsMARCH: JESPY House Information Session

Meeting: Learning Disabilities Support Group, March 2023

Learning Disabilities Support GroupMarch 8, 2023 @ 8pm Wednesday, March 8 @ 8:00pm LEARNING DISABILITIES PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: A 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.

Meeting: IEPs & Parental Rights, March 2023

IEPs & Parental RightsMarch 7, 2023 @ 7:30pm Tuesday, March 7 @ 7:30pmALL ABOUT IEP MEETINGS: Join us to take a deeper look at what’s in an Individualized Education Program (IEP), how to prepare for an IEP meeting, and parents’ rights during the process. We’ll share info and tips, with lots of time for questionsContinue reading “Meeting: IEPs & Parental Rights, March 2023”

Recap: Anxiety in High School, January 2023

Meeting Recap: Anxiety in High School January 9, 2023 At our January 24th SEPAC SOMA meeting, we learned how to spot – and support – anxiety in high school students, and about the mental health programs available at Columbia High School. Jenny Easton gave an overview of how anxiety often presents in teenagers and theContinue reading “Recap: Anxiety in High School, January 2023”

Meeting: Race & Special Education, February 2023

Race & Special EducationThursday, February 16 @ 7:30pm Thursday, February 16 @ 7:30pmRACE & SPECIAL EDUCATION: SEPAC SOMA is thrilled to have Dr Kevin Gilbert, SOMSD Assistant Superintendent of Access & Equity, joining us for our annual look at the intersection of race and special education in our school district. This year the discussion willContinue reading “Meeting: Race & Special Education, February 2023”

Recap: Middle School & Mental Health, January 2023

Meeting Recap: Middle School & Mental HealthJanuary 9, 2023 At our January 9th SEPAC SOMA meeting, a panel of SOMSD experts joined us to take a close look at anxiety in middle school, including signs of stress, strategies at home and how to get help at MMS and SOMS. Alison Steiner explained how anxiety presentsContinue reading “Recap: Middle School & Mental Health, January 2023”