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Together 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 MoreMarch SEPAC Parent/Caregiver Meetings
Our monthly SEPAC March Parent/Caregiver meetings will be held on Monday, March 10: PreK/Elementary Parent/Caregiver Meeting Monday, March 10, 7:00-8:00pm on Zoom Meeting ID: 824 0471 1861 Passcode: 182818 Middle School/High School Parent/Caregiver Meeting Monday, March 10, 8:00-9:00pm on Zoom Meeting ID: 856 0610 6017 Passcode: 972129 Please feel free to share the Zoom information with other…
Read MoreMontclair SEPAC Fall Membership Meetings
Mark your calendars for our upcoming SEPAC fall meetings. These meetings are currently slated to be held via Zoom and details will be shared ahead of each meeting. Monday, September 23 at 7:00pm Monday, October 21 at 7:00pm Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 pm If you have a special education topic or question you would…
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.
Read MoreAutism Acceptance Resources
Autism Acceptance activities and celebrations will kick off on April 2 (Autism Acceptance Day) and then continue for the rest of the week and activities throughout the month of April. Big thanks to Caitlyn Cade and Cassandre Cheung for updating the Autism Awareness materials, which include: Autism Acceptance Spirit Week (April 1 – 4) with…
Read MoreSEPAC Bond Referendum Statement of Support
Hello Montclair Community, my name is Jada Roman and seated next to me is Jason Santarcangelo. We along with Ashley Few and Ellen Luca are the 2022-23 Special Education Parent Advisory Council leaders. You have probably heard us referred to as SEPAC. SEPAC is the State mandated group of parents and caregivers, professionals and concerned…
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