NOVEMBERCUP CHAT: FAMILY PLAYDATECome to the Maplecrest Inclusive Playground Grand Opening celebration, stay for a SEPAC Cup Chat & playdate. Join us after the Department of Community Service’s Grand Opening of the Inclusive Playground for a Cup Chat and family playdate. A tour of the new playground will be provided. Our Cup Chats are informalContinue reading “Meeting: Cup Chat + Family Playdate, November 2026”
Category Archives: SEPAC SOMA
OPPORTUNITY: NJ DOE TASK FORCE, OCTOBER 2026
OCTOBEROPPORTUNITY: NJ DOE TASK FORCEThe New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Office of Special Education is pleased to announce public comment opportunities as part of the Special Education Transportation TaskForce. Members of the public, including families of students with disabilities, advocates, educators, and other interested parties, are invited to register to provide oral or writtenContinue reading “OPPORTUNITY: NJ DOE TASK FORCE, OCTOBER 2026”
Announcement: BOE Candidate Questionnaire, October 2026
OCTOBERSEPAC SOMA 2026 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 2026 BOE Candidate Responses to our questionnaire. We thank all the candidates for taking the time to shareContinue reading “Announcement: BOE Candidate Questionnaire, October 2026”
Meeting: Cup Chat with BOE Candidates, October 2026
OCTOBERCUP 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 four candidates running for the SOMSD Board of Education have been invited to join us to hear your experiences with Special Education in this district. PleaseContinue reading “Meeting: Cup Chat with BOE Candidates, October 2026”
Update: Community Update, September 2026
SEPTEMBERSeptember Community UpdateWhat has SEPAC been hearing and doing? How can you get involved?SEPAC SOMA has been busy this month speaking with district leaders and the Board of Education about the paraprofessional transition, IEP mandated transportation, Out of District families, Frontline access, and self contained classrooms. Read our detailed report:SEPAC SOMA September Community Update
Meeting: Cup Chats – Back to School, September 2026
SEPTEMBERCUP CHATS: BACK TO SCHOOLOur informal, in-person gatherings are a great way to connect with other parents and caregivers of kids with IEPs, 504s, and Special Education-related needs in our district. Our Cup Chats are BYOC…bring your own cup of your favorite morning beverage. September can be an exciting and fresh start and a welcomeContinue reading “Meeting: Cup Chats – Back to School, September 2026”
SURVEY: PARA TRANSITION FEEDBACK, SEPTEMBER 2026
SEPTEMBERSURVEY: PARAPROFESSIONAL TRANSITION FEEDBACKWe’ve created a community tool to collect feedback on the paraprofessional transition from ESS to Delta-T in SOMSD. If your child has a para, please share positive and negative experiences so that we can share an anonymous compilation with district administration, the Board of Education, and the community. You can fill outContinue reading “SURVEY: PARA TRANSITION FEEDBACK, SEPTEMBER 2026”
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”
Statement: Paraprofessional Staffing and Communication Clarifications, July 2026
JULY 2026PUBLIC STATEMENT: Transition of Paraprofessional Staffing Vendors and Communication Clarifications The following statement was submitted on 7/31/26 on behalf of SEPAC SOMA to SOMSD Superintendent Jason Bing, Assistant Superintendent Kathleen Gesumaria, and the members of the SOMSD Board of Education. The Special Education Parent Advisory Committee South Orange Maplewood (SEPAC SOMA) issues this publicContinue reading “Statement: Paraprofessional Staffing and Communication Clarifications, July 2026”
Announcement: 2026-2027 Executive Board, June 2026
JUNE 2026Members in attendance at our community meeting on June 3, 2026, approved the proposed slate for the 2026-2027 SEPAC SOMA Executive Board. If you’d like to learn more about one of our open positions, please reach out to info@sepacsoma.org. 2026-2027 EXECUTIVE BOARD President: Verna HolcombVP, Policy Initiatives: Scott InglesVP, Family Engagement: Ifeoma NwigweVP, CommunityContinue reading “Announcement: 2026-2027 Executive Board, June 2026”
