MARCH 2025: Out-of-District Families Cup ChatDo you have a child in an out-of-district school?SEPAC SOMA is hosting a meetup exclusively for parents and caregivers of neurodiverse students with an out-of-district placement, whether it’s through SOMSD, unilateral or private. You’re invited to join our Out-of-District School SEPAC SOMA Liaison Jennifer Wiezorek for an hour of informal conversationContinue reading “Meetup: Cup Chat – Out-of-District Families, March 2025”
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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
Recap: Feb 2025 Mtg – Race & Special Education
FEBRUARY 26, 2025: RACE & SPECIAL EDUCATION Every February, in honor of Black History Month, SEPAC SOMA takes a look at the intersectionality of race & special education in our district. “When kids are in an environment where they can be themselves, it’s amazing how much they show you.” – Nicole Josey An important partContinue reading “Recap: Feb 2025 Mtg – Race & Special Education”
Meeting: PreK to Kindergarten Transition, 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 “Meeting: PreK to Kindergarten Transition, March 2025”
Statement: 2025-2026 In-Class Resource Support, February 2025
ICRS 2025-2026: UPDATE & RESPONSE (FEB 2025)SOMSD held three Special Education Virtual Town Halls (2/21, 2/24, 3/3), with a presentation that outlined changes to the K-5 inclusion model planned for next year, as well as an in-person Community Conversation with Superintendent Bing on 2/25. During these sessions, our Special Education parent community overwhelmingly voiced their preference toContinue reading “Statement: 2025-2026 In-Class Resource Support, February 2025”
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”
Meeting: Race & Special Education, February 2025
RACE & SPECIAL EDUCATION Every February, in honor of Black History Month, SEPAC SOMA takes a look at the intersectionality of race & special education in our district. An important part of BHM is acknowledging the work of Black Americans, so we’re thrilled to have Nicole Josey and Ellis Peters—two community members who serve disabledContinue reading “Meeting: Race & Special Education, February 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
Save the Date: Race & Special Education, February 2025
COMMUNITY MEETING:RACE & SPECIAL EDUCATIONSAVE THE DATE for our annual look at the intersection of race and special education at SOMSD with a panel of special guests. More info soon! Wednesday 2/26/25 @ 7:00pm▣ Virtual Meeting (link to come)
Workshop: Effective Goals at Home, January 2025
PARENT WORKSHOP:CREATING EFFECTIVE GOALSThis in-person Parent Workshop, geared toward PreK-5th, will focus on tips and resources to help families of children with disabilities create effective goals. Join us to hear more about:• Developing goals with your child• Prioritizing behavioral, social, family & educational goals• Identifying resources that support goal progress and success Tuesday 1/28/25 @Continue reading “Workshop: Effective Goals at Home, January 2025”
