Category Archives: SEPAC SOMA

Meetup: Cup Chat with Veteran Parents, January 2025

CUP CHAT:VETERAN PARENT PANELThinking about the years ahead can feel overwhelming for parents of children with disabilities. It’s hard to imagine the future beyond next month, next week, tomorrow: What will the next grade be like? How will my child navigate middle school and high school?? What happens after graduation?! So many questions and unknowns. SEPACContinue reading “Meetup: Cup Chat with Veteran Parents, January 2025”

Recap: Dec 2024 Mtg – Inclusive Education

DECEMBER 2025: MEETING RECAPSpecial Education in the United States has been a decades-long journey. We learned about the legislation that paved the way for today’s inclusive practices, the key elements and benefits of an inclusive vs segregated mindset, and the current state of inclusion in New Jersey. ► View the NJCIE presentation and watch “TheContinue reading “Recap: Dec 2024 Mtg – Inclusive Education”

Recap: Dec 2024 Workshop – Navigating Winter Recess

DECEMBER 2024: PARENT WORKSHOPOur PreK-5 Winter Blues workshop offered tips and resources on navigating an extended break from school (and the structure school brings). Thank you to Clinton Special Education teachers Casey Dickson and Cara Lesperance. ► View the presentation and tip sheet DECEMBER 2024: PARENT WORKSHOPOur PreK-5 Winter Blues workshop offered tips and resourcesContinue reading “Recap: Dec 2024 Workshop – Navigating Winter Recess”

Announcement: Inclusive Schools Week, Dec 2-6, 2024

Inclusive Schools WeekDecember 2-6, 2024 Inclusive Schools Week is happening December 2-6 at our school district and throughout the country. The purpose of the week is to actively engage our students and school-wide community to be conscious of what it means to be inclusive, the importance of respecting others, and building empathy for one another. Continue reading “Announcement: Inclusive Schools Week, Dec 2-6, 2024”

Save the Date: Inclusive Education, December 2024

DECEMBER: INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONJoin us to hear about the laws, research and best practices surrounding inclusive education for students with disabilities in our public schools. Presented by Michele Gardner, Executive Director of the New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education. Monday, December 17 @ 7:00pm▣ Virtual via Zoom

Recap: September 2024 Mtg – Back to School

SEPTEMBER 2024: MEETING RECAPFor our first community meeting of the year, we had a chance to hear from Superintendent Jason Bing and Assistant Superintendent of Special Services Kathleen Gesumaria, and just as importantly, they had a chance to hear from the SEPAC parent community! Catch up here with our meeting notes! 

Announcement: BOE Candidate Questionnaire, October 2024

SEPAC SOMA BOE CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE 2024Each 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 2024 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 2024”

Workshop: College with Accommodations, October 2024

NOW WHAT?! COLLEGE WORKSHOP Join 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 10/15, please). Wednesday, October 16 @ 7:00pm◉ Columbia High School Auditorium

Meeting: Back to School, September 2024

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH SEPAC SOMA! Join us to talk transitions, expectations and plans for the year ahead. Dr. Kathleen Gesumaria, SOMSD’s new Asst Superintendent of Special Services, will be joining us and Superintendent Jason Bing will be stopping by. VIEW THE AGENDA HERE Monday, September 23 @ 7:00pm◉ District Meeting Room, 525 Academy St,Continue reading “Meeting: Back to School, September 2024”