Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG)

If you have any questions or concerns please contact:

                                                        Amita Ravinder
Parent Liaison                                (Ext. 2819)
                                                        aravinder@whrhs.org 

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to facilitate collaboration between students, parents, staff, the Board of Education and the community in order to promote inclusion, understanding of, respect for and support of all children with special needs in our community.

Special Education Parent Advisory Groups are required for all school districts in New Jersey. The purpose of these groups is to provide opportunities for parents and community members to offer input to the district on specific issues. New Jersey Administrative Code 6A:14-1.2(h) states that:

Each Board of Education shall ensure that a special education parent advisory group is in place in the district to provide input to the district on issues concerning students with disabilities.

Watchung Hills Regional High School has established the Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) as a forum for parents to provide input to the district regarding students with disabilities. We welcome and encourage the participation of all parents.

SEPAG’s goal is to support parents whose children receive special education services, and to advise the district on matters related to special education. SEPAG does this by hosting meetings for parents, sharing information and other relevant issues. SEPAG will meet quarterly while school is in session to discuss these issues. Meetings can consist of presentations from knowledgeable speakers on a variety of topics, or simply be an informal gathering to share ideas, network, and support each other.

SEPAG’s purpose:

• To provide direct input on the policies, programs and practices that impact services and supports for students with disabilities. 
• To increase the involvement of families of children with special needs.
• To advise on issues that affect the education, health and safety of students with special needs.

WHRHS SEPAG Meeting - Parent Input Form - Click Here to Access 

Please complete this Google Form if you are interested in providing input for future meetings.

What to Look Forward to this Month

OCTOBER 2021

Events & Workshops for Families

Planning for Adult Life from The Arc of New Jersey

https://planningforadultlife.org/calendar/calendar.html

 

Learn more about extending your child's education past the age of 21 post-pandemic through Bill S3434 with Peg Kinsell from SPAN Parent Advocacy Network.  

Click here to register:  https://www.jccnj.org/index.php?submenu=supportservices2&src=pages&ref=speakerseries

• NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD):
  • provides a platform for individuals, family members, advocates, and public/private agencies to develop a coordinated social policy for advancing the rights and opportunities of NJ residents with developmental disabilities. 
  • offers Family Support Councils, Youth Leadership programs, and Partners in Policymaking program,  website for more information:  https://njcdd.org/
• Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities:
  • provides community & student training, technical assistance, conducts research, and disseminates information and educational materials regarding developmental disabilities.  Website:   https://www.rwjms.rutgers.edu/boggscenter/
  • offers trainings for DCF/DDD providers, individuals with developmental disabilities & their families, link to trainings:  https://www.rwjms.rutgers.edu/boggscenter/training/overview.html