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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

Please join us October 5th @7:30 in the CHS Library for our first SEPAC meeting of the 2016-17 school year.  Agenda will be posted in advance of the meeting.

SEPAC Special Education Resource Packet The SEPAC worked all year to get information from district officials so we could put together the Special Education Resource Packet.  This  document is a comprehensive guide to the special education process, containing district contacts, information on SEPAC and the Special Education PTO, the difference between an IEP and a 504Continue reading “New resource packet”