UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Building strong partnerships among parents, educators, PTAs, and the community to support special education families.  

SEPTA is a district wide Special Education Parent Teacher Association and is part of New York State and National PTA. SEPTA was designed to build strong partnerships among parents, teachers, administrators, existing PTAs and community, for the benefit of families and children receiving special education services.

Provide a space for parents of special needs children in the community to connect

  • Develop sensory friendly adaptations and after school programs that are inclusive to students with different needs

  • Provide parent workshops and resources for special needs families

  • Engage families that have students in out of district placements

  • Advocacy and bridging for special education students and their families

  • Build awareness and promote inclusion for all students in the district (i.e. buddy programs)

Goals/ Mission of the SEPTA at SOCSD

Meeting Dates

All meetings to be held in SOMS Library
from 7-8PM

Weds 10/9 Presenter: Helen Tam- Neuropsychologist
What are neuropsychological evaluations and how they can be helpful to families of children with learning differences/difficulties?

Weds 10/23 Presenter: Denise Green and Donna Fascaldi

Ask the Advocate

Weds 11/13 Presenter: Lori Diamant

AlleyValley- will discuss programs offered to children with Behavioral Health Issues

Thurs 12/19 Presenter: Cancelled

Thurs 1/15 Presenter: Infinity Equine

Program Information on Ride therapy

Weds 2/27 Presenters: Brian Culot and Rudy Arietta

Updates to Reading Curriculum and other Concerns

Thurs 3/20 Presenter: Beth Bate DuBoff

NAMI of Rockland offers support for those affected by mental illness through advocacy, free mental health support, online groups & award-winning education

Thurs 4/24

Topic to come.

Thurs 5/29

End of Year Meeting

  • “With the support from SEPTA my daughter and son are flourishing at William O. Schaefer and Cottage Lane. Thank you! “

  • "SEPTA has been a lifeline for our family. The support and resources they provide have made navigating special education so much easier. We no longer feel alone in this journey."

  • "When our child was placed in an out-of-district program, SEPTA made sure we still felt connected and supported. It’s reassuring to know we’re not forgotten."

  • "SEPTA's efforts to bridge the gap between families with special needs and the school district have been so important. They truly give our children a voice and make sure they are included in every way possible."

SEPTA BOARD MEMBERS

Co-Presidents - Victoria Howe and Jessica Leeds

socsdsepta@gmail.com

Secretary - Sara Kerley

secretary.socsdsepta@gmail.com

Treasurer - Sherin John

treasurer.socsdsepta@gmail.com