SEPAC SOMA

SEPAC SOMA SEPAC SOMA is the Special Education parent advisory group for the South Orange & Maplewood School District.

TONIGHT!One of our favorite get-togethers of the year … our annual Dope, Nope & Hope meeting, where we reflect on how th...
06/03/2026

TONIGHT!
One of our favorite get-togethers of the year … our annual Dope, Nope & Hope meeting, where we reflect on how this school year went and look ahead to summer and next fall.

At the meeting, we'll continue our tradition of giving everyone a chance to share their DOPE, NOPE & HOPE of the year. So, think about:
• One thing that went well
• One not-so-good thing
• One thing you hope for your child in the future

We invite EVERYONE to share their Dope, Nope & Hope via our End-of-Year Reflection survey: https://tr.ee/uTYycV46E3
We’ll compile the answers and share as feedback to the district (completely anonymously, of course).

Wednesday 6/3 @ 7:00pm
In person @ District Meeting Room
525 Academy St, Maplewood

Join Cougars for Connection for a student-led community walk-a-thon supporting JESPY House and its mission of empowering...
05/31/2026

Join Cougars for Connection for a student-led community walk-a-thon supporting JESPY House and its mission of empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independent, meaningful, and connected lives.

The goal of the event is to bring together students, families, and community members from across South Orange and Maplewood to promote inclusion, disability awareness, and community connection.

Sunday 6/7 @ 9:00am-4:00pm (come and go as you please)
Underhill Sports Complex

More info + registration: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cougars-for-connection-walk-a-thon

THIS TUESDAY!Starting preschool or kindergarten is a thrilling (and a seriously ADORABLE) major milestone. But it can al...
05/25/2026

THIS TUESDAY!
Starting preschool or kindergarten is a thrilling (and a seriously ADORABLE) major milestone. But it can also be anxiety-inducing, especially for families of children with disabilities.

Join us on Tuesday, May 26th, 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. Our panel of district supervisors, school staff members, and veteran parents will share tips and strategies and lead the discussion.

Tuesday 5/26 @ 7pm
Virtual via WebEx: https://tr.ee/2JtDI5dOBo
Join-by-phone info at sepacsoma.org/

LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR!Join us for one of our favorite get-togethers of the year … our annual Dope, Nope & Hope meetin...
05/21/2026

LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR!
Join us for one of our favorite get-togethers of the year … our annual Dope, Nope & Hope meeting, where we review how this school year went and look ahead to summer and next fall. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone!

But the school year isn’t quite over … we have one last bit of homework for YOU! At the meeting, we’ll continue our tradition of giving everyone a chance to share their DOPE, NOPE & HOPE of the year. So, think about:
• One thing that went well
• One not-so-good thing
• One thing you hope for your child in the future

Wednesday 6/3 @ 7:00pm
In person @ District Meeting Room
525 Academy St, Maplewood

NEXT WEEK!Starting preschool or kindergarten is a thrilling (and a seriously ADORABLE) major milestone. But it can also ...
05/17/2026

NEXT WEEK!
Starting preschool or kindergarten is a thrilling (and a seriously ADORABLE) major milestone. But it can also be anxiety-inducing, especially for families of children with disabilities. Join us on Tuesday, May 26th, 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. Our panel of district supervisors, school staff members, and veteran parents will share tips and strategies and lead the discussion.

Tuesday 5/26 @ 7pm
Virtual via WebEx: https://tr.ee/2JtDI5dOBo
Join-by-phone info at sepacsoma.org/

Save the date for our last SEPAC SOMA meetup of the year! We’ll talk about how this school year went and look ahead to s...
05/11/2026

Save the date for our last SEPAC SOMA meetup of the year! We’ll talk about how this school year went and look ahead to summer and fall.

Wednesday 6/3 @ 7:00pm
◉ District Meeting Room, 525 Academy St, Maplewood

Two great meetings happening soon!How to Talk to Kids about Disability and Neurodiversity: Growing our Community’s Commi...
05/09/2026

Two great meetings happening soon!

How to Talk to Kids about Disability and Neurodiversity: Growing our Community’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
► Thursday 5/14 @ 8:00-9:15pm
Register to receive the meeting link: https://tr.ee/eZNPnVTjhh

Accommodations & Modifications: Learn more about strategies for supporting student success, adapting curriculum and environment, and helping every child thrive.
► Monday 5/18 @ 7:00pm
Find the meeting link at somsdk12.org/webinars

TRANSITIONS – Preschool & KindergartenDo you have a child starting Preschool or moving up to Kindergarten in September? ...
05/07/2026

TRANSITIONS – Preschool & Kindergarten
Do you have a child starting Preschool or moving up to Kindergarten in September? New school environments and experiences can feel overwhelming for parents of children with disabilities.

Save the date and plan to join us to learn more about what to expect and how to support your child. The discussion will be led by our panel of preschool and kindergarten experts.

Tuesday 5/26 @ 7:00pm
▣ Virtual via WebEx

TONIGHT!TRANSITIONS – Middle & High School👉 Monday 5/4 @ 7:00pmCHS Cafeteria, 17 Parker Ave, MaplewoodStarting 6th or 9t...
05/04/2026

TONIGHT!
TRANSITIONS – Middle & High School
👉 Monday 5/4 @ 7:00pm
CHS Cafeteria, 17 Parker Ave, Maplewood

Starting 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 for parents.

If you have a child with an IEP or 504 moving up to MMS, SOMS, or CHS in the fall, join us* to talk transitions for tweens and teens with disabilities with a panel of experts: district supervisors, school staff members, and veteran parents. Bring your questions because we’ll have answers!

* This meeting is designed for parents and caregivers, not students.

Questions? [email protected]

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525 Academy Street
Maplewood, NJ
07040

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