Special Education Parent Teacher Association
145 Merle Avenue, Oceanside, NY 11572
2011 - 2012 Meeting Dates
A minimum of six meetings are held during the school year for members of SEPTA as well as
other members of the community. We have guest speakers on pertinent topics that are
important to our parents and teachers.
SEPTA Co-Presidents meet regularly with district administrators, building principals, PTA Co-
Presidents and teachers to ensure that the needs of our children are met.
SEPTA encourages informal networking. Our executive board members are always available
by telephone or e-mail for information, support or problem solving.
Serving on the SEPTA board is a rewarding experience which enables us to make a difference
in the lives of our very special children. We need your active involvement. Please contact one
of our executive board members to discuss how you may become involved.
Membership drives are held at the beginning of the school year. However, you may join SEPTA
at anytime. Dues are used to fund speakers and programs. Strong membership fosters district
wide support for our children, parents and teachers.
OCEANSIDE
SEPTA
September 14th at School #9E
“Understanding the new IEP” presented
by members of the SEPTA Board
Oceanside SEPTA is proud to host Parents’ Teas!
An open roundtable discussion about parenting Special Needs Children. Tea and
treats will be served in this open forum. No agenda, no business meeting, just a
discussion starting topic. Parents will be able to ask questions and are encouraged to
join the discussion.
October 6th
Topic: Adjusting to the new IEP. A discussion built on the questions we receive from
our website, meetings and by phone from parents.
November 7th
Topic: Understanding your child’s program and services. What does it all mean?
January 6th
Topic: Preparing for Annual Review/Understanding Goals and Benchmarks.
February 6th
Topic: Summer Camps, Extended School Year Services and Special Programs.
March 21st
Topic: What’s the next step for our children? How do we get there?
April 19th
Topic: The newest trends for those with Special Needs and the best success stories.
Meetings begin at 7PM.
Workshops begin at 7:30PM.
October 17th at School #2
ADHD Workshop: “It’s a new year, it’s
a new beginning” presented by ADHD
Coach Cindy Goldrich, PTS Coaching
November 16th at School #5
Joint meeting with School #5
PTA Dyslexia / Reading Disorder
January 19th Joint meeting with PASS
High School Auditorium
"What is Gifted Education in Oceanside?"
will include Project Extra
up to AP in the high school.
February 8th 7pm OHS #7 Cafeteria
Staff Appreciation
Theme: Around the World in 180 Days...
Please join us on February 8th at 7pm, in
the Oceanside High School Cafeteria, for
our Annual Staff Appreciation Celebration.
Performances, Honorary Life, Distinguished
Service, Awards of all kinds and our special
staff are just some of the adventure to be
found...we hope to see you then!
March 14th 7pm at School #3
Therapy Outside of the Box:
Music Therapy, Yoga, Horseback Riding and more...
April 23rd at #9M
School Budget Presentation
SEPTA Board Elections
May 14th @ 7pm
Mother’s Day Dinner
Oceanside Fire Department
Southside Hose Company 2
3615 Oceanside Road
Free! All Welcome!
Oceanside SEPTA is proud to
host Parents’ Teas!
more info below
Parents’ Teas
At a Glance
Jenny Roberts is a Developmental Psychologist, Speech-
Language-Pathologist and Associate Professor in the
Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences at Hofstra
University. She teaches courses on language development,
language disorders, and learning disabilities. Her research
focus is on the early identification and treatment of children
at risk for persistent language impairments. She is a member
of a team of researchers engaged in a 16-year longitudinal
study examining the cognitive and linguistic precursors of
developmental dyslexia. She is also interested in the
language development of internationally adopted children.
June 14th @ 7pm
Father’s Day Dinner
Oceanside Fire Department
Southside Hose Company 2
3615 Oceanside Road
$10 All Welcome!
July 11th @ 12pm
BBQ
Planning Meeting/ Board
Meeting
President’s House
