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Back to School Prep Checklist
Our Back-to-School Prep Checklist provides helpful hints to prepare for a new teachers, classrooms, schedules and buildings. Montclair SEPAC Back To School Prep Checklist
Read MoreCOHOME Friendraiser, July 22 @ Montclair Brewery
COHOME Friendraiser, July 22 @ Montclair Brewery Join Cohome’s Friendraiser in support of inclusive housing on July 22 at Montclair Brewery from 7pm-9pm. All are welcome! Tickets can be purchased via EventBrite or make a donation if you cannot attend the fundraiser. Cohome’s mission is to create inclusive, community-based housing where adults of all abilities…
Read MoreRevisions to the Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE) Booklet
On July 1, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Office of Special Education (OSE) issued a memorandum to advise all stakeholders of revisions to the Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE) booklet and associated state-level special education documents. These updates are being implemented to ensure that the PRISE document, which serves as the state’s…
Read MoreMontclair Special Education District Feedback Form
Part of Montclair SEPAC’s activities is to monitor issues across elementary, middle and high school to identify systematic problems in special education to bring back to the district. If your student is experiencing or has experienced issues/concerns with their special education services, such as IEP or 504 compliance, missed services, missing teachers/instructors, etc., please complete…
Read MoreTogether for Montclair Schools: Empowering Community, Advocating for Equity
Montclair SEPAC has joined Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence (MFEE), Montclair PTA Council (PTAC), and Montclair NAACP in a collaborative effort entitled, Together for Montclair Schools: Empowering Community, Advocating for Equity. The four community organizations introduced the joint initiative at the October 27th BOE meeting. More information on the collaboration will be forthcoming in the…
Read MoreOne Size Doesn’t Fit All: Tailoring Screen Time Strategies to Your Kids
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Tailoring Screen Time Strategies to Your Kids Wednesday, October 15 at 12:00pm on Zoom (registration required; $20 for workshop) Hosted by Montclair Speech Therapy The universal parenting struggle! And I think this hits parents of kids with disabilities and learning differences even harder. Kathy works with parents to talk about…
Read MoreBack to School Prep Checklist
Check out our Back to School Prep Checklist that provides a short “to do” this week to prepare for the new year. The checklist includes crafting or updating a short overview to introduce your student to their new teacher or teachers, reaching out to teachers to suggest best options for consistent communication, reviewing new schedule…
Read MoreSeptember Montclair SEPAC Parent/Caregiver Meeting
The first SEPAC Parent & Caregiver Meeting of the year will be on Sunday, September 14 at 8:00pm on Zoom. The meeting is scheduled for a Sunday evening since September is fully packed during the week with Back to School Nights, holidays and other community events. All other monthly parent/caregiver meetings are scheduled on the…
Read MoreAutism Acceptance Celebration
Under the leadership of SEPAC member, Caitlyn Cade, the SEPAC liaisons worked to disseminate information about autism during the month of April in all of the schools. Each school celebrated in their own unique way. Most importantly, up to date information was shared with students, staff and the community. Discussions surrounding disability, acceptance and inclusion…
Read MoreSEPAC Surveys – Please fill out for the New Year!
Parent/Caregiver Survey Parent/Caregiver Elementary Survey Parent/Caregiver Middle School Survey Parent/Caregiver High School Survey Thank you to MSU Professor Malia Valchar and her team of graduate students for creating surveys that should allow families to give their input on the current state of their IEP/504 support.
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