Madison SEPAG

01/08/2025

Save the Date for Upcoming Madison SEPAG Meetings!

📅 Tuesday, January 28
📅 Thursday, February 20

✨ Check out the attached flyer for all the details! ✨

We look forward to seeing you there! 💬👥

08/12/2024

The New Jersey Department of Education is responsible for conducting an annual survey of parents who have a child with a disability. The survey is conducted to determine how schools are supporting parent involvement. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mry4rn2n

Indicator 8: Parental Involvement (Survey)

07/24/2024

Join SPAN and NJTSS-ER’s Deborah Lynam for a free webinar titled What Every Parent Needs to Know About Early Reading (Part I) on Thursday, July 25th, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT.

This informative session will discuss early reading as it relates to the New Jersey Tiered System of Supports Framework. Additional topics include:
• what is involved when assessing reading skills
• how you can find out if your child is making progress in reading
Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights to support your child's reading journey. Open to Parents and Educators alike!

In this webinar, the New Jersey Tiered System of Supports for Early Reading Framework will be explained by guest presenter, Deborah Lynam.

02/22/2024

SEPAG Meeting

Tuesday, February 27th
10:30am to 11:30am
Madison High School

Presentation will include updates from special services department along with guest speaker Fred Buglione, CEO of New Jersey Coalition of Inclusive Education

Please RSVP per attached.

02/09/2024

https://www.facebook.com/100070244284263/posts/438051405212999/

ATTN NJ Educators: The NJDOE is offering a 3-part Virtual Community of Practice for district leadership teams & educators serving students in K-3 to learn more about establishing and implementing a multi-tiered system of support designed to provide research-based early literacy instruction and intervention. Deadline to register your district team is March 1st.

New Jersey Tiered System of Supports for Early Reading: Data-Based Decision Making to Improve Early Reading Instruction

Topic 1: Building Foundational Knowledge and Establishing an Infrastructure to Support NJTSS-ER Integration
Session Date: March 6, 2024 (12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.) (60 minutes learning, 30 minutes application)
Training Objective: Improve implementation knowledge and self-efficacy for leadership team members, coaches, and instructional staff. Resource inventory.

Topic 2: Universal Screening
Session Date: April 24, 2024 (12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.) (60 minutes learning, 30 minutes application)
Training Objective: Assist in building a multi-tiered, data-driven decision-making system that increases early reading proficiency for all students in grades kindergarten through third grade, including those with or at risk for reading disabilities.

Topic 3: Analyzing Universal Screening Data and the Connection to Core Instruction
Session Date: September 18, 2024 (12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.) (60 minutes learning, 30 minutes application)
Training Objective: Increase fidelity of school/district implementation of NJTSS-ER to support all students through sustainable practices and processes by using screening data to drive adjustments to core instruction.

Learn More:https://www.nj.gov/education/broadcasts/2024/feb/7/NewJerseyTieredSystemofSupportsforEarlyReadingData-BasedDecisionMakingtoImproveEarlyReadingInstruction.pdf

10/24/2023

Help Needed
We are looking for a parent volunteer to help organize a workshop related to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may be transitioning into the adult service system in the near future. We have identified an organization who offers this but need help with getting the details and logistics finalized. If you are interested in helping us please email us at [email protected]

09/26/2023

Please join the Madison SEPAG today Tuesday, September 26th at 12:30pm for a Back to School meeting that will focus on the latest news from the Special Services department. Dr. Ruberto and Dr. Marano will join and will provide information on their work to date, staffing updates and further details regarding this transition period.

Date: Tuesday, September 26th
Time: 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Please check your emails for location details.

09/19/2023

We are excited to promote The Reading League NJ chapter's first fall event - please share with all of your parent groups as this webinar is focused on what parents should know and ask about early literacy instruction.

09/19/2023

Please join the Madison SEPAG on Tuesday, September 26th for a Back to School meeting that will focus on the latest news from the Special Services department. Dr. Ruberto and Dr. Marano will join and will provide information on their work to date, staffing updates and further details regarding this transition period.

They will also answer questions the community may have specific to special services. Please submit questions in advance by completing the form here by Friday, September 22nd by 2PM.

Two meeting times and formats will be available so as to ensure flexibility for our community to attend.

Please check your email for meeting times and details.

For the Madison SEPAG meetings on Tuesday, September 26th, Dr. Ruberto and Dr. Marano will answer questions the community may have specific to special services. Please submit questions by Friday, September 22nd by 2pm. *Important Reminder* Any questions that are specific to your child/children or th...

08/29/2023

Get your MEF Fall Gala tickets before it's too late!

The deadline to buy tickets for "A Roaring 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Madison Education Foundation" is THIS FRIDAY! Book a babysitter, shop your closet for some festive cocktail attire, and spend a great night with your friends and neighbors. Join us to celebrate 20 years of grantmaking, toast the new school year, and fundraise for future MEF grants. ONLY WITH YOUR SUPPORT can we continue funding MEF grants in our schools that help teachers and students thrive. Don't miss this signature annual MEF fundraising event. Buy your tickets HERE. See you at the speakeasy!

https://mefnj.networkforgood.com/events/59441-a-roaring-20th-anniversary-celebration-of-the-madison-education-foundation

08/10/2023

ATTN NJ Families and Educators! Join us & Reading League New Jersey next Tuesday, August 15th at 12 pm to learn about the National Center on Improving Literacy!

The National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL) is a federally funded literacy center that supports translating research, developing resources, and disseminating evidence-based practices to improve literacy outcomes for all learners, including students with or at risk for reading disabilities like dyslexia.

In this brief webinar, you'll learn about NCIL's mission, priorities, and work, including all the amazing resources and services that can be turn-keyed and implemented in your own school. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with other literacy professionals. You don't want to miss this session. It will spark ideas and offer tangible resources to share widely this school year - Get a jump start on planning for your PTA, SEPAG, Parent-Teacher, and Staff PD Meetings!

Registration Link: https://bostonu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2HIsGgnTTv6cXETlgMcSxA

08/08/2023

Attention Madison SEPAG Members - if you haven't already done so, please take a few minutes to complete our survey.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSen_bbAd_CqOPmonA6gF6_eHPhYieSIuBbSTCSAWTQi-w70nw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&fbclid=IwAR05syepVMgdkT3opsABhS8mtmVM77KwsvtBK2lTSJ5qOo0eMEM9O7XjIeY

The following survey will assist the Madison SEPAG in identifying the areas of priority for our group as our district goes through a transitional period with administrative staff changes and how we can best represent the issues and concerns of families of children who receive special services. All r...