SEPAG UPDATE:
The 12/11 SEPAG meeting was engaging and allowed for a great discussion of many common topics amongst Parents and Caregivers. While notes are made of topics and themes that may arise during this format, we do not publish meeting minutes for Parent/Caregiver meetings.
We will continue our regular meetings after the Winter break. Dates are listed below and can also be found on our site here.
2024 SEPAG Meeting Dates:
Monday, January 8, 2024
Monday, February 5, 2024
Monday, March 11, 2024
Monday, April 8, 2024
Monday, May 6, 2024
Monday, June 3, 2024
Your Input Helps!
We continue to seek out ways to connect and gather feedback from Parents and Caregivers. Please share any information that may be helpful, via this form. It is one of the many means that the SEPAG uses to gather information. It can be used at any time and also ahead of our meetings to communicate relevant topics and information. Feel free to share with any other parents/caregivers that may find this communication useful. Case specific information should be shared with your child's Case Manager.
With limited events due to the upcoming Winter break, here are a few to look out for in the coming days and weeks ahead:
Dec. 19th, 6:30pm- Children's Specialized Hospital-What is the Purpose & Function of a Behavior? Using simple techniques of ABA therapy.
Jan. 10th, 7pm-NJEA-FAFSA 101: Ways to Pay for College
Jan. 17th, 7pm-SPAN-Using a Strengths-Based Approach to an Inclusive Education
Jan. 24th, 1pm-Center for Parent Information and Resources-Ask An Expert - Special Needs Trusts
Jan. 25th, 6:30pm-Children's Specialized Hospital-Preparing your Child for Adulthood: Special Education Transition Rights - Children's Specialized Hospital
Jan. 30th, 7pm-SPAN-Look to the Future: Transition from school to adult life
Jan. 31st, 4:15pm-SPAN-The SPAN Youth Chat for Ages 14-26
Feeb. 5th, 10am-The ARC of NJ-What is a Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG)?
IN THE NEWS, BROADCASTS AND UPDATES:
TapInto-Westfield Students Create App to Help Shoppers with Disabilities
TOOLS YOU CAN USE:
NJCIE- How to Best Support #Siblings of Individuals with #ASD-Typically developing siblings of individuals with Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have a unique set of needs that often go overlooked and unnoticed.
AT YOUR LEISURE:
SPAN
US NEWS:How to navigate college admissions with a learning disability
Mother Jones-America promises equity for disabled students but it is failing
READING NOOK:
Understood.org- 6 tips for helping kids understand siblings who learn and think differently
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