JUNE 2026ESY REGISTRATIONIf your child is eligible for Extended School Year with the district, you should have received an email from their case manager with registration details: “We are asking you to confirm your child(ren)’s participation in the program. We encourage every parent/guardian who is considering ESY for their child to confirm as soon asContinue reading “SOMSD: ESY Registration, June 2026”
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Meeting: Transition to Preschool & Kindergarten, May 2026
MAY 2026TRANSITIONS – Preschool & KindergartenStarting preschool or kindergarten is a thrilling (and seriously ADORABLE) major milestone. But it can also be anxiety-inducing, especially for families of children with disabilities. Join us to learn more about what to expect next year and how to help your child (and YOU!) ease the transition to a new environment with new expectations.Continue reading “Meeting: Transition to Preschool & Kindergarten, May 2026”
Meeting: Transition to Middle & High School, May 2026
MAY 2026TRANSITIONS – Middle & High SchoolStarting 6th or 9th Grade means big changes! A larger school, more teachers, multiple classes, keeping track of grades and assignments, how support and services fit into the day … a new environment raises so many questions. Join us to talk transitions for tweens and teens with disabilities withContinue reading “Meeting: Transition to Middle & High School, May 2026”
Save the Date: Transition to Middle & High School, May 2026
MAY 2026TRANSITIONS – Middle & High SchoolStarting 6th or 9th Grade means big changes! Join SEPAC SOMA to talk transitions for tweens and teens with disabilities with a panel of middle and high school experts. ◉ Monday 5/4 @ 7:00pmIn person! Location soon!
Meeting: Annual Race & Special Education Panel, February 2026
FEBRUARY 20266th Annual RACE & SPECIAL EDUCATION PanelSpecial Education & the Multicultural Experience: How do culture and language shape the special education journey? Join our panelists for an insightful discussion on the unique intersection of race, language, and disability. This session will dive into the real-world barriers that multicultural and multilingual families face and highlight theContinue reading “Meeting: Annual Race & Special Education Panel, February 2026”
Save the Date: Race & Special Education, February 2026
FEBRUARY 2026COMMUNITY MEETINGSave the date for our annual look at the intersectionality of race and special education at SOMSD with a panel of special guests. More info soon! Thursday 2/12/26 @ 7:30pm▣ Virtual Meeting (link to come)
Recap: Oct 2025 Mtg – Special Education @ SOMSD
OCTOBER 2025 MEETINGSPECIAL EDUCATION @ SOMSDDid you miss our first community meeting of the year? Kathleen Gesumaria, SOMSD Assistant Superintendent for Special Services, joined us to share an overview of the programs, classes, and services available in our district. ▣ WATCH HERE
Announcement: BOE Candidate Questionnaire, October 2025
SEPAC SOMA 2025 BOE CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIREEach 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 2025 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 2025”
Meeting: Special Education Overview, October 2025
SPECIAL EDUCATION @ SOMSDWe hope you’ll join us for our first SEPAC SOMA community meeting of the year! Kathleen Gesumaria, SOMSD Assistant Superintendent for Special Services, will share an overview of the programs, classes, and services available in our district. Wednesday, October 15, 2025 @ 7pm▣ Virtual Meeting
Workshop: Transition to College, October 2025
OCTOBERNOW WHAT?! COLLEGE TRANSITION WORKSHOPJoin 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 10/28, please). Wednesday, October 29 @ 7:00pm◉ CHS Black Box Theater
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