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”
Category Archives: SEPAC SOMA
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
Save the Date: IEP Basics, November 2024
NOVEMBER: IEP BASICSOur November Community Meeting will focus on the Individualized Education Program (IEP). We’ll have a walk-thru with the Special Services Department, led by Assistant Superintendent of Special Services Kathleen Gesumaria. Monday, November 18 @ 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”
Meet Up: Cup Chat, September 2024
CUP CHATS: Conversation, Connection & CommunityBack to school can mean lots of emotions, questions and worries, right? Our 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. We get it. We really do. We hope you’ll join us. Friday, September 13Continue reading “Meet Up: Cup Chat, September 2024”
President’s Update: May 2024
YEAR-END UPDATEIt’s been a busy year! Our latest newsletter is loaded with what SEPAC SOMA has been up to, what’s coming up, and other helpful tidbits. Read our May 2024 newsletter! If you aren’t receiving our email updates and would like to have information about SEPAC SOMA meetings delivered right to your inbox, subscribe here.
Announcement: Board Nominations, May 2024
JOIN OUR BOARD! Are you interested in getting more involved with SEPAC SOMA? Would you like to nominate someone to join our Executive Board? Would you like to serve as a school liaison to support parents in your school community? ► 2024-2025 Interest Form We’re specifically looking for someone to fill a newly created Executive Board position: Administrative Officer.Continue reading “Announcement: Board Nominations, May 2024”
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