SEPTA
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.
Goals/ Mission of the SEPTA at SOCSD:
Provide an 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)
SEPTA BOARD MEMBERS
Co-Presidents - Victoria Howe and Desirae Zagaroli
Secretary - Sara Kerley
Treasurer - Sherin John
