FEBRUARY 2026INCLUSIVE RESOURCE FAIRComing soon … our 3rd Annual SEPAC SOMA Resource Fair! Add it to your calendar now, then stop by on February 28th to connect with local providers, groups, and organizations in the South Orange-Maplewood area who offer inclusive opportunities, activities, and services to individuals with disabilities. Huge thanks to Together We Bloom’s Traveling Sensory Room for hostingContinue reading “Event: Inclusive Resource Fair, February 2026”
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Recap: Dec 2025 Mtg – Understanding Executive Function
DECEMBER 2025WHAT IS EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING?Stephanie Cannon, an Executive Functioning Coach and local mom, joined us in December to share an overview of executive functioning and strategies to encourage skill development at home. Missed the meeting? Check out the presentation slides and meeting recording for loads of helpful info about the essential skills that help ourContinue reading “Recap: Dec 2025 Mtg – Understanding Executive Function”
Save the Date: Inclusive Resource Fair, February 2026
FEBRUARY 2026INCLUSIVE RESOURCE FAIRSave the date for our 3rd Annual SEPAC SOMA Resource Fair! Stop by to connect with local therapists, groups and organizations in the South Orange-Maplewood area who provide inclusive opportunities and services to individuals with disabilities. Saturday 2/28 @ 3:00-5:00pm◉ Columbia High School Cafeteria17 Parker Ave, Maplewood
Ask: Exec Function Questions, December 2025
DECEMBER 2025 QUESTIONS WANTED!Executive Functioning … it’s a term we hear frequently as we learn more about our kids with disabilities (like ADHD), especially as they move into middle and high school. But what is it? How can we help support growth in these essential life skills? We’re so excited to dive into this topicContinue reading “Ask: Exec Function Questions, December 2025”
Meeting: Executive Function Skills, December 2025
DECEMBEr 2025EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLSExecutive function is an essential set of skills that helps us learn and manage daily life. Without these skills, it can be difficult for students to focus, manage time, and stay organized, especially as their workload increases and their schedule becomes more complicated in middle and high school. Stephanie Cannon, an ExecutiveContinue reading “Meeting: Executive Function Skills, December 2025”
Save the Date: Executive Functioning, December 2025
DECEMBER 2025 EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLSSave the date for our next SEPAC SOMA Community Meeting! Staying organized and planning ahead can be difficult for many children (and adults!) with disabilities. We hope you’ll plan to join us in December to learn more about Executive Functioning skills with EF Coach Stephanie Cannon, and how we can encourageContinue reading “Save the Date: Executive Functioning, December 2025”
Recap: Oct 2025 Mtg – Special Education @ SOMSD
OCTOBER 2025 MEETINGSPECIAL EDUCATION @ SOMSDDid you miss our first community meeting of the year? Kathleen Gesumaria, SOMSD Assistant Superintendent for Special Services, joined us to share an overview of the programs, classes, and services available in our district. ▣ WATCH HERE
Announcement: BOE Candidate Questionnaire, October 2025
SEPAC SOMA 2025 BOE CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIREEach year SEPAC SOMA invites SOMSD Board of Education candidates to respond to several questions about issues related to Special Education in our district. We are pleased to share with you the 2025 BOE Candidate Responses to our questionnaire. We thank all the candidates for taking the time to share their perspectives.Continue reading “Announcement: BOE Candidate Questionnaire, October 2025”
Meeting: Special Education Overview, October 2025
SPECIAL EDUCATION @ SOMSDWe hope you’ll join us for our first SEPAC SOMA community meeting of the year! Kathleen Gesumaria, SOMSD Assistant Superintendent for Special Services, will share an overview of the programs, classes, and services available in our district. Wednesday, October 15, 2025 @ 7pm▣ Virtual Meeting
Workshop: Transition to College, October 2025
OCTOBERNOW WHAT?! COLLEGE TRANSITION WORKSHOPJoin Matt Endlich, CHS Transitions Coordinator, to learn about starting college with a 504 or IEP. This is a great meeting for juniors, seniors and their parents/guardians. Learn more here and register here (by 10/28, please). Wednesday, October 29 @ 7:00pm◉ CHS Black Box Theater
