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

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Meeting Dates

All meetings to be held in SOMS Library
from 7-8:30 PM

Sat 9/19/26: SEPTA Meet & Greet 10 a.m. (Location TBD)

Wed 10/28/26: Welcome Back Meeting

Wed 11/18/26

Presenter:

Wed 1/20/27

Presenter:

Wed 2/24/27

Presenter: TBD

Wed 3/24/27

Presenter: TBD

Thurs 4/14/27

Presenter: TBD

Tues 5/25/27

Presenter: SEPTA Board-End of Year Business

  • “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 - Jessica Leeds and Kate Megdanis

socsdsepta@gmail.com

Secretary - Diana Reynolds

secretary.socsdsepta@gmail.com

Treasurer - Melissa Olshow

treasurer.socsdsepta@gmail.com