Category Archives: SEPAC SOMA

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

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”

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