SEPTA MEETING
JULY 21, 2008
At the July meeting, SEPTA members discussed the different needs of students in school lunchtime friendship clubs and each buildings after school clubs. Conversation focused on classified children attending typical clubs with assistance. Further discussed was the possibility of “special” clubs. SEPTA will be putting a list together of the different needs of classified children to discuss with special education administration in hopes of providing more to help our kids feel more comfortable in these school programs. Anyone wishing to add to this list can e-mail SEPTA at eddieweinersepta@hotmail.com or bring them to the next SEPTA meeting on August 18. Recreation needs in the community was also discussed. SEPTA will be distributing another NEW PROGRAM QUESTIONAIRE with the welcome letter at the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year to be returned to SEPTA indicating the community’s interest for recreation programs in the community for our kids.
Fundraising was also discussed. This year both fundraisers dropped significantly in sales. New ideas are open for discussion. A raffle basket was suggestive at each school’s back-to-school night. Dine-to-donate fundraisers was brought up as a way to help community recreation providers to continue to run affordable programs. SEPTA would provide monetary or purchased items, depending on the needs of the program.
At the July meeting, SEPTA piloted a TEEN SOCIAL PROGRAM in the teen lounge for ages 12-16 for young adults with mild-to-moderate disabilities. There were seven participates. Volunteers were provided direction to help participants focus and interact through board games. Feedback on the first evening was positive. There will be another meeting on August 18. New members are encouraged to join. Registration forms are located on the septa webpage under SEPTA FORMS at http://teacherweb.com/NJ/FrostElementartySchool/SEPTA.
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The following schedule was discussed for the 2008-2009 Septa Meetings:
September- Meeting with Sharon
The focus of this meeting will be to discus communication between home and school. What are the concerns? What are possible resolutions?
A secondary discussion will take place regarding transportation.
What are our rights?
October-Meet the Politicians
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss local politics. How do changes in appointment effect us? What are the politician’s views and platforms and how do they affect us?
November- A meeting with DDD
What is DDD? What are services they provide for us throughout our children’s lives?
December- Recreation and Camps
This will be a discussion of recreational activities available for our children. We also will hear from Camp officials that offer summer programs for special kids.
January-Law and Advocacy Review
What are our educational rights? We will hear from lawyers and advocates and discuss special education law and how advocates can help.
February- Professional’s for special needs.
Doctors, psychologists, and therapists that specialize in special needs will be present to discuss treatment and care of our special kids.
March-Budget Presentation
April-Transitioning
Hear from the principals and case managers of receiving schools to better understanding upcoming changes in our children’s education.
May-June 1st. This meeting is still up for suggestions.
Perhaps this is the meeting that the 2009-2010 meetings are discussed
End of June Meeting- Open for suggestion.
Please respond with questions or concerns for the communication meeting. Share experiences and what has helped. By September, we can put all of our concerns and suggestions for improvement for the meeting.
Also, please forward to all who you may be inviting to the professionals meeting so the guest list can be formed.
Send other suggestions: such as:
I would suggest that that either June meeting be a presentation of thanks and gratitude. Septa members that went above and beyond should be recognized and there could be presentations and thanks given to sibling workers, guest speakers, recognition of a special needs child that made honor roll or got into college; Lets give a spotlight on special ed; just a suggestion.
