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Special Services Department Forum on Special Education Special Invitation Next Session – Tuesday September 4th, 2018.  7:00pm  CHS Auditorium NOTES FROM FORUM ON SPECIAL EDUCATION WITH DR. LAURA MORANA 7/30/18: Handouts from Dr. Morana to be posted once they are made available.  These notes are not comprehensive, but rather consist mostly of supplemental information toContinue reading “Special Services Department / Forum on Special Education – July 30, 2018”

Please join us Tuesday April 24, from 7:30-9pm as we welcome a representative from Understood.org.  He will be leading our group in an IEP Binder Building party.  We will be discussing the important parts of every IEP binder including: IEP binder checklist School contact sheet Parent-school communication log IEP goal tracker If you are planningContinue reading “SEPAC Sped PTO Meeting Announcement 4/24”

Please join the South Orange / Maplewood Special Education Parent Community and SOMSD Department of Special Services Thursday April 26th – 6:30pm-9:00pm in the CHS Library for a workshop on transitioning to college and alternative post-secondary programs.  Please see the attached workshop outline for more information. Workshop Outline

South Orange Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) is pleased to announce the following slate of Executive Board candidates. Erin Siders – President Reesa Salomon – Vice President Nedra Cabbagestalk – Secretary Bernie Hackler – Communications & Outreach Michael D. Thompson – Policy Officer Jenny Lindstrom – ExOfficio Voting will take place during the first SEPACContinue reading “SEPAC Executive Board 2017-2018 Slate of Candidates”

The SEPAC executive board  sent a letter to the current board of education members regarding the district 504 policy.  The letter is posted here for your review along with a link to an overview document and a link to the 504 policy page on the district website. Please contact any member of the SEPAC executiveContinue reading “Letter to BOE re:504 Policy”

START Inclusion Webinar  Promoting Inclusive Practices Utilizing New Jersey’s Tiered System of Supports Join SPAN for a lunchtime Inclusion Webinar for parents, caregivers and professionals that will focus on using New Jersey’s Tiered System of Support (NJTSS) to guide meaningful and successful Inclusion. NJTSS is an evidence-based framework for implementing academic and behavioral supports andContinue reading “SPAN Webinar”

The SEPAC January meeting date has changed.  Our meeting will be held in the CHS Library, Monday January 9th @ 7:30pm.  Details and meeting agenda to follow shortly.

SOMSD Special Services Focus Group: Thursday November 3, 6:30-8:00 pm Columbia High School Chorus Room 17 Parker Ave, Maplewood The South Orange Maplewood SEPAC encourages its members to attend Thursday’s focus group with the professional firm hired to lead the search for SOMSD’s next Special Services Director.  Strong and independent leadership will be critical asContinue reading “Nov 3 Special Services focus group”

2016 Board of Education Candidate Statements on Special Education Please remember to Vote Tuesday, November 8th. Sincerely, The SEPAC Executive Board  

SEPAC Budget Letter 2016