CUP CHATS: Conversation, Connection & CommunityOur 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. The six candidates running for the SOMSD Board of Education have been invited to join us to hear your experiences with Special Education in this district. Sunday,Continue reading “Meetup: Cup Chat + BOE Candidates, October 2025”
Category Archives: Resources
Idea: All About Me One-Pager, September 2025
ALL ABOUT ME!Here’s one of our very favorite Back to School tips: Create an “All About Me!” one-pager about your child to help their teachers and support team get to know them quickly. Share it with building administration so that they can share with teachers, therapists, paras, lunch and recess aides … any staff whoContinue reading “Idea: All About Me One-Pager, September 2025”
Announcement: ESY Website, June 2025
EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR 2025Great news! SOMSD Special Services ESY has its very own website this year! It’s chockfull of info about Extended School Year, including a recording of the Parent Info Night on June 9th, ICYMI. ► ESY @ SOMSD Website
Announcement: Resource Fair Guide, May 2025
MAY 2025: RESOURCE FAIR GUIDE What a joy it was to see our SEPAC SOMA community making connections! Huge thanks to the families who stopped by and to the local providers, groups and organizations who joined us, with extra gratitude for Together We Bloom, Beloved Bath, Lindsey Stone Homes, and the South Mountain YMCA forContinue reading “Announcement: Resource Fair Guide, May 2025”
Event: Inclusive Resource Fair, May 2025
MAY 2025: INCLUSIVE RESOURCE FAIROur 2nd 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. Huge thanks to Together We Bloom’s Traveling Sensory Room for hosting a sensory-friendly quiet space, Lindsey Stone Homes for providing refreshments, and theContinue reading “Event: Inclusive Resource Fair, May 2025”
Event: Inclusive Resource Fair, May 2025
MAY 2025: INCLUSIVE RESOURCE FAIROur 2nd 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 5/3 @ 3:00-5:00pm◉ Columbia High School Cafeteria17 Parker Ave, Maplewood
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
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
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”
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
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