DECEMBER 2025CUP CHATS: Conversation, Connection & CommunityDo you have a child in an out-of-district school?SEPAC SOMA is hosting a meeting exclusively for parents and caregivers of neurodiverse students with an out-of-district placement, whether it’s through SOMSD, unilateral, or private. Join our Out-of-District School SEPAC SOMA Liaison Jennifer Wiezorek for an evening informal conversation* about common experiences,Continue reading “Meetup: Out-of-District Virtual Cup Chat, December 2025”
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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
Meetup: Cup Chat + BOE Candidates, October 2025
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”
Statement: Support for Paraprofessionals, Fall 2025
“When we fail to value experience, our students pay the price.” – Vicky Bond, SEPAC SOMA Board Member, speaking at the 8/28/25 SOMSD BOE Meeting in support of district paraprofessionals. ▣ WATCH HERE Powerful words from Vicky! Continue watching to hear from current and former SEPAC Board Members Beth Cosentino, Jocelyn Ryan, and Lindsey Stone.Continue reading “Statement: Support for Paraprofessionals, Fall 2025”
Save the Date: Special Education Overview, October 2025
OCTOBERSPECIAL 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, Oct 15 @ 7pm▣ Virtual Meeting (link soon!)
Survey: 2025-2025 Parent Input, September 2025
2025-2026 SurveyYOU INSPIRE US! The SEPAC SOMA team is hard at work planning our 2025-2026 meetings, and the more we know about YOU, the better we are able to support our amazing community of families! ► Have you taken our 2025-2026 Survey yet?! We’d love your input on topics, meetings, communication preferences and volunteer opportunities.Continue reading “Survey: 2025-2025 Parent Input, September 2025”
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