SEPAG Meetings from 2022-2023

On 11/30/22 we met Jenna Russo, the new Director of Special Services.  Dozens of parents attended, representing their children from PK - 12 at each of our schools, from both Leonia and Edgewater School Communities.  Parents provided valuable feedback on the District's programs and services.  Laurie Molina discussed the importance of parents connecting with one another and sharing information and resources.  With more information, we are empowered to better support and advocate for our children with IEPs and 504 plans.

On 1/30/23, SEPAG met prior to a workshop on the topic of Adolescent Anxiety, presented by Vice Principal and Certified School Psychologist Anthony Servis.  The focus of the workshop was on how to facilitate resilience in our youth.  

For the SEPAG meeting, we reviewed concerns about staff turnover and the importance of CST communication with parents.  We discussed the possibility of future SEPAG meetings sometimes being virtual, to see if that helps increase parent participation.  A topic of interest was Perform Care, Bergen's Promise, and Bergen Resource Net.  We are working on this topic for the next SEPAG meeting.

On 3/20/23, the Leonia and Edgewater Special Education Parent Advisory Groups met virtually for a presentation by Bergen's Promise on the Children's System of Care and the Bergen Resource Net.

Here is a recording of the meeting:   CSOC_ Bergen's Promise Presentation for Edgewater and Leonia School District families 3/20/23 

On 6/7/23, the Special Education Parent Advisory Group met virtually for a presentation on:

• How to Prevent the Summer Slide

• The NJDOE Parent Survey (will be sent in June or July)

• The 2023 Special Education Week Contest Virtual Showcase