Resource: All About Me One-Pager, August 2026

ALL ABOUT METhe new school year can be overwhelming for children (and parents), so we’ve created this customizable one-pager to help teachers and support staff get to know your child quickly. Share it with any staff who may be in contact with your child, including bus drives and bus aides. Click File > Download toContinue reading “Resource: All About Me One-Pager, August 2026”

Meeting: Transition to Preschool & Kindergarten, May 2026

MAY 2026TRANSITIONS – Preschool & KindergartenStarting preschool or kindergarten is a thrilling (and seriously ADORABLE) major milestone. But it can also be anxiety-inducing, especially for families of children with disabilities. Join us to learn more about what to expect next year and how to help your child (and YOU!) ease the transition to a new environment with new expectations.Continue reading “Meeting: Transition to Preschool & Kindergarten, May 2026”

Recap: Special Education Ombudsman, April 2026

RECAP: LUNCH & LEARN with the Special Education OmbudsmanSEPAC SOMA hosted a free virtual learning session with Tracy Gillespie, Special Education Ombudsman for the New Jersey Department of Education. Lunch & Learn meetings are a new offering from the NJ DOE Office of Special Education, intended to strengthen collaboration and promote a shared understanding ofContinue reading “Recap: Special Education Ombudsman, April 2026”

Meeting: Transition to Middle & High School, May 2026

MAY 2026TRANSITIONS – Middle & High SchoolStarting 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 us to talk transitions for tweens and teens with disabilities withContinue reading “Meeting: Transition to Middle & High School, May 2026”

Recap: Transitioning to Adult Life, April 2026

APRIL 2026RECAP: TRANSITIONING TO ADULT LIFEJESPY House, a local provider based in South Orange, joined us in April to share info about planning, options, and resources for youth with developmental disabilities and their parents. Learn about the transition to adult life after high school or an 18-21 program. Housing, employment, recreational services … what’s next?Continue reading “Recap: Transitioning to Adult Life, April 2026”

Meeting: Lunch & Learn with Ombudsman, April 2026

APRIL 2026LUNCH & LEARN with the Special Education OmbudsmanParents and caregivers are invited to attend a free virtual learning session hosted by SEPAC SOMA and Tracy Gillespie, Special Education Ombudsman for the New Jersey Department of Education. Lunch & Learn meetings are a new offering from the NJ DOE Office of Special Education, intended toContinue reading “Meeting: Lunch & Learn with Ombudsman, April 2026”

Save the Date: Transition to Middle & High School, May 2026

MAY 2026TRANSITIONS – Middle & High SchoolStarting 6th or 9th Grade means big changes! Join SEPAC SOMA to talk transitions for tweens and teens with disabilities with a panel of middle and high school experts. ◉ Monday 5/4 @ 7:00pmIn person! Location soon!

Meeting: Transitioning to Adult Life, April 2026

APRIL 2026TRANSITIONING TO ADULT LIFELearn about the transition to adult life after high school or an 18-21 program. Housing, employment, recreational services … what’s next? JESPY House, a local provider based in South Orange, joins us to share info about planning, options, and resources for youth with developmental disabilities and their parents. Tuesday, April 7Continue reading “Meeting: Transitioning to Adult Life, April 2026”

Save the Date: Transitioning to Adult Life, April 2026

APRIL 2026TRANSITIONING TO ADULT LIFELearn about the transition to adult life after high school or an 18-21 program. Housing, employment, recreational services … what’s next? JESPY House, a local provider based in South Orange, joins us to share info about planning, options, and resources for youth with developmental disabilities and their parents. Tuesday, April 7Continue reading “Save the Date: Transitioning to Adult Life, April 2026”