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”
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Meeting: Bullying & HIB, October 2024
BULLYING & HIB AT THE PREK & ELEMENTARY LEVELWhat happens when a student is accused of bullying? What happens when it is a student with a disability? What is the expectation for those on the receiving end of a HIB? Join in the conversation on this important meeting to understand and demystify the HIB process,Continue reading “Meeting: Bullying & HIB, 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
Statement: SEPAC SOMA to BOE, May 2024
BOE STATEMENTPresident Beth Cosentino spoke on behalf of the SEPAC SOMA Executive Board at the May 9th SOMSD Board of Education meeting about the impact staff reductions will have on students’ success:“The choices have been made and some of them will work against students’ success. However, I urge you, the SEPAC SOMA executive board urgesContinue reading “Statement: SEPAC SOMA to BOE, May 2024”
Workshops: SOMSD Parenting Series, Spring 2024
PARENT/CAREGIVER WORKSHOPSSOMSD’s Department of Special Services is offering a series of six Parent/Caregiver Workshops this spring! The first two are next week, so register now! Workshop descriptions & registration here: http://www.smore.com/n/5tqvm • Mon 5/6 – School Avoidance for Parents and Families of Middle and High School Students• Wed 5/8 – Supporting Students with Stress andContinue reading “Workshops: SOMSD Parenting Series, Spring 2024”
Announcement: ESY Dates Summer 2024
ESY DATES: SUMMER 2024ICYMI, from Susie Budine, SOMSD Assistant Superintendent of Special Services: ” … ESY dates for the upcoming summer have recently been determined. The Extended School Year programming for 2024 will take place from July 1 through August 2 with the program being closed on July 4 and 5. The locations of programmingContinue reading “Announcement: ESY Dates Summer 2024”
Workshop: Sensory Systems with Robyn Herman, March 2024
Brought to you by SOMSD Parenting Center & Marshall PTA:SENSORY SYSTEMS & FAMILY CONNECTIONPlease join Robyn Herman, local pediatric occupational therapist and consultant, as she explores the body’s sensory systems and their impact on everyday functions like writing, learning, playing, and sleep. Robyn’s approach as a “detective” rather than a “fixer” helps us better seeContinue reading “Workshop: Sensory Systems with Robyn Herman, March 2024”
Announcement: Executive Board Changes, January 2024
CONGRATS AND WELCOME!One of our executive board members, Will Meyer, had to step down recently, but for an amazing reason … he was sworn in as an SOMSD Board of Education Member for a three-year term. We are thrilled to have such a knowledgeable Special Education advocate sitting at the horseshoe! We’re equally happy to announce that Susan Nasberg-Abrams hasContinue reading “Announcement: Executive Board Changes, January 2024”
Announcement: Executive Board Updates, January 2024
Announcement: SEPAC SOMA Executive Board ChangesJanuary 16, 2024 One of our executive board members, Will Meyer, had to step down recently, but for an amazing reason … he was sworn in as an SOMSD Board of Education Member for a three-year term. We are thrilled to have such a knowledgeable Special Education advocate on theContinue reading “Announcement: Executive Board Updates, January 2024”
Save the Date: Race & Special Education, February 2024
FEBRUARY MEETING: RACE & SPECIAL EDUCATIONOur annual look at the intersection of race and special education in South Orange & Maplewood School District. More info soon! Wednesday, February 7 @ 7:00pm▣ Virtual Meeting (link to come)
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