COMMACK SEPTA
Special Education Parent Teacher Association

 

 Membership Form Links&Resources Meeting Dates SEPTA Officers
 

What is SEPTA?
    
SEPTA stands for Special Education Parent Teacher Association. We are a District Wide PTA whose primary function is to act as both an advocacy and support group for children, teachers, and families of specials needs students. If your child receives Speech, Counseling, Resource Room, Occupational or Physical Therapy, is in a Special Education or Inclusion classroom, or is in an out of district placement (any child with an IEP).  WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!!

       As an advocacy group, we try to stay as current as possible with the ever changing rules and regulations governing our children's rights and educational mandates. SEPTA is always looking to work with our teachers to help enhance the programs already in place, and offer suggestions for new programs that will benefit our children. Like all PTA's, SEPTA presents it's own Goals and Priorities to PTA Council, which is then presented as part of PTA Council's Goals to our District Administrators. These are reviewed periodically throughout the year with our administration and updates are given to membership. Many of our members also act as Parent Members at CSE (Committee on Special Education) and CPSE (Committee on Pre-School Special Education) meetings.

       As a support group, we offer programs to help our students both in and out of the classroom. Our Social Skills After School Program begins during the late fall, and is offered to grades K-5. Two $1,000.00 Scholarships are offered to our graduates each year, and look below for a listing of our meeting dates and speakers.

      As you can imagine, the amount of time and effort that is needed to run our programs is staggering.  WE NEED YOUR HELP!  Please join SEPTA.  Click here for a membership form. The vast majority of the work has rested on the shoulders of a dedicated few. We would love some new members with lots of enthusiasm and ideas to help carry on our work. Our children need SEPTA to continue it's efforts. SEPTA needs you to make that happen. The more we do together, the more our children will benefit. Please join us at our next meeting and share your expertise. Any help will be a great help.  
 
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SEPTA Support Group

SEPTA is happy to announce that we will continue to host a support group. We have had a wonderful time getting to know each other, learning from one another and sharing information, in an intimate setting.  We hope to see familiar faces and of course look forward to meeting new friends.   For your convenience we have set up the support group dates in advance.  We look forward to seeing you!

Meeting Dates 2012-2013

October 12, 2012 - 10 am
January 11, 2013 - 7 pm
March 15, 2013 - 7 pm
April 12, 2013 - 10 am
May17, 2013 - 7 pm


Meetings take place at a different house each month. Contact Theresa at 543-5142 or tmaricevic75@gmail.com for more information or to join the SEPTA email list for monthly updates. Please call to RSVP at least 3 days before meeting date.  THANKS!!
 

Presentation from the IEP Workshop               Photos from Dr. Brooks' Presentation

Monthly Meeting Schedule & Speakers

   
October 9, 2012- Tuesday SEPTA Mtg. 7:30pm @ Wood Park - Meet the Staff!
November 13, 2012- Tuesday SEPTA Mtg. 7:30pm @ Wood Park
November 19, 2012 - Monday Holiday Boutique/International Auction 6 - 9:00pm @ Commack High School
January 8, 2013 - Tuesday

SEPTA Mtg. 7:30pm @ Wood Park

February 12, 2013 - Tuesday SEPTA Mtg. 7:30pm @ Wood Park
March 12, 2013 - Tuesday SEPTA Mtg.  7:30pm @ Hubbs
April 9, 2013 - Tuesday SEPTA Mtg.  7:30pm @ Wood Park
May 14, 2013 - Tuesday SEPTA Mtg. 7:30pm - Budget Presentation

June 11, 2013 - Tuesday

End of Year Dinner - All Welcome!
Click here for links to local Organizations for help.    
Email Reminders to me
SEPTA’S OFFICERS-        We’re  here to help!         2012-2013
Co-President Susan Hermer
Theresa Maricevic
543-0603
543-5142
Vice President Christine Grunwald 462-7339
Secretary Denise Smagala 864-8206
Treasurer                            Evelyn Foley 368-5249
Council Rep Debbie Vilardi 864-1310
Board Rep Marie Elena Gandini 266-5368
Assistant Superintendent
for
Pupil Personnel Services
Amy Ryan 912-2033
Past Presidents Cathy Farraday
Michelle Glovinsky
864-8302
368-6489
Website Brenda Lentsch 912-2165
Teacher Delegates
Primary    858-3680
Marianne Dorman
Cindy Zambito
Intermediate  858-3650
Carolyn Correll and Kathie Terrell Middle School 858-3550
Michelle Adamovicz and Maria Carey High School 912-2162

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

bulletHelp wanted:  We need YOU to serve on the various committees on the SEPTA Board.  Getting involved in SEPTA is the best way to keep in touch with all that Commack and our PTA has to offer for you and your child. 
 
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Remember, YOU are the best advocate for your child.  Get involved! 


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posted 06/11/2013
Webmaster Brenda Lentsch