SPF-SEPAG Newsletter: The Week of November 17 – November 23, 2025
Good Evening SEPAG Families and Caregivers,
This newsletter highlights important upcoming state and regional workshops, particularly those centered on transition services and special education planning, to support parents and caregivers of children with special education needs in the New Jersey and Union County area.
The SEPAG school liaisons have been very busy the last few weeks planning and meeting with school principals. These meetings are vital to maintaining the excellent relationships the SEPAG has with our district principals.
Thank you to everyone that attended the November meeting. The meeting minutes can be found here:
📢 NEXT SPF-SEPAG MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
The next official SPF-SEPAG meeting for the 2025-2026 school year is scheduled for December:
Please visit the official SPF SEPAG-Meetings Information Page for any updates on the topic and to check for the virtual meeting link for future meetings.
LOCAL AND STATE EVENTS & WORKSHOPS (November 17–23)
This week offers several key virtual sessions focusing on transition planning and navigating the special education and adult services systems in New Jersey:
Monday, November 17: The day begins with an online Information Session: Woods Primary and Behavioral Health Center from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, focusing on primary and behavioral health services for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). More details are available on The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute. Later that afternoon, from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM, the CST Team Basics: Building a Strong Foundation for Effective Special Education Planning webinar will provide parents with essential information on how Child Study Teams (CSTs) function and how to engage in effective special education planning. You can find registration details on the NJ DOE Events Registration.
Tuesday, November 18: Post-secondary options are the focus with a Virtual Tour With Us - College Steps Program from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, exploring education opportunities for students with IDD. For more information, please check The Arc of New Jersey Calendar. In the evening, the Family Workshop Series: What is PerformCare? will be held virtually from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, offering an overview of PerformCare, the Contracted System Administrator for New Jersey's Children's System of Care, and how to access behavioral health services. Details are available on The Arc of New Jersey Calendar.
Wednesday, November 19: Two critical virtual sessions on adult transition are available. The first, A Runway, Not A Cliff, To Transitioning to Adult Services, is from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM and will provide a comprehensive review of the transition process, timelines, tips, and resources to help prepare your child for adult life after school. You can register for this session through the Special Education Alliance 2025-2026 Parent Advocacy Series. Following closely, from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, is An Overview of SSI & Medicaid for Individuals with IDD Transitioning into Adulthood, providing vital information on accessing key financial and healthcare resources. More information on this session is available on The Arc of New Jersey Calendar.
ONGOING SUPPORT & ADVOCACY RESOURCES
These organizations provide continuous support, training, and resources for families in New Jersey:
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN): Offers statewide workshops and resources on special education and health care rights. Visit the SPAN Learning Portal
Family Support Organization (FSO) of Union County: Provides peer-to-peer support, education, and advocacy for families dealing with children's behavioral and emotional challenges. Visit FSO Union County
The Arc of Union County: Dedicated to providing programs and services for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and their families. The Arc of Union County Family Support
Morris-Union Jointure Commission (MUJC) Parent Training: Offers ongoing Parent Awareness Workshops throughout the school year on various special needs topics. MUJC Parent Training Opportunities
On Behalf of the SEPAG Executive Board.
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