Category Archives: SEPAC SOMA

Announcement: Inclusive Schools Week 2023

Inclusive Schools WeekDecember 4-8, 2023 Inclusive Schools Week is happening this week 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 2023”

Workshop Series: Effective IEPs, January-March 2024

WORKSHOP SERIES: THE ESSENTIALS OF AN EFFECTIVE IEPAn Individualized Education Program is the cornerstone of the special education experience. Understanding the essential parts of an IEP can help you take a more active role in the process of creating a plan that is tailored to your child’s needs. Bring your clipboard, a copy of theirContinue reading “Workshop Series: Effective IEPs, January-March 2024”

Meetup: Out-of-District Schools Cup Chat, Dec 2023

Friday, December 15, 9:30amElitist Coffee, 154 Valley St in South Orange Do you have a child in an out-of-district school?SEPAC SOMA is hosting a meetup exclusively for parents and guardians 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 MaliaContinue reading “Meetup: Out-of-District Schools Cup Chat, Dec 2023”

Statement: Transgender Awareness Week 2023

November 13-19 is Transgender Awareness Week and November 20th is Transgender Day of Remembrance. In our role as an advisory group to the district, SEPAC SOMA is here to support and be an ally for all students, staff and their family members who are transgender. We encourage our SEPAC members, our school partners and the greater community ofContinue reading “Statement: Transgender Awareness Week 2023”

Workshop: Transition to College, Oct 2023

Wednesday, October 25 @ 7:00pmCOLLEGE TRANSITION WORKSHOP: Matt Endlich’s annual presentation on transitioning to college with an IEP or 504 is a GREAT meeting for juniors, seniors and their parents/guardians to learn about the process. Click here for more info and click here to register (by 10/24, please). ◉ Columbia High School Auditorium

Meetup: Cup Chats, Sept 2023

Tuesday, September 12 @ 9:15amCUP CHATS: Back 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. 🧡 ◉ MemorialContinue reading “Meetup: Cup Chats, Sept 2023”

Announcement: Seeking 2023-2024 Board Members, May 2023

Seeking 2023-2024 Board MembersMay 2023 SEPAC SOMA is building our team for the 23–24 school year and we are seeking enthusiastic volunteers. Please consider lending your time, talents, and unique perspectives to supporting special education in our towns and making sure our kids get the support they need from the school district. Please join us!Continue reading “Announcement: Seeking 2023-2024 Board Members, May 2023”

Workshop: Self-Compassion for Parents, April 2023

Workshop: Self-Compassion for ParentsApril 23, 2023, 2:00-3:30pm SELF-COMPASSION FOR PARENTS: The everyday life of a parent is full of high expectations, isn’t it? Often, we put ourselves last, so we’re excited to share an opportunity to set aside those expectations and give yourself the gifts of time and grace at our free SEPAC SOMA ParentContinue reading “Workshop: Self-Compassion for Parents, April 2023”