PARENTS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS (POSES)/
Parent Advisory Group (PAG)
Dear Parent/Guardian(s):
The 2024-2025 school year is under way. We invite you to remain active in the educational experience of your son or daughter in school. If your son or daughter is a new student to our district, we WELCOME you to our parent group!
Please review the website for general information regarding the district's Child Study Teams, educational resources and additional community resources.
The Parents of Special Education Students (POSES)/ Parent Advisory Group (PAG) was created to:
- provide parents, guardians and caregivers the opportunity to share input regarding special education programs and services in the school
- increase community involvement and elicit input on relevant topics for future presentations and information sharing, and
- facilitate communication for positive interactions with district and school staff.
Meetings for all Parents of Special Education Students (POSES) will be posted here for your review and participation.
2024-2025 Meetings
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Transition to High School Meeting
Presentation for new and 9th grade students and their parents. Speakers will review Individual Studies course, Genesis Parent Portal, extra-curricular activities, guidance resources and Child Study Team resources- October 22, 2024 at 6pm - VIRTUAL meeting
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- Navigating DDD Services
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Services through the Occupational Training Center (OTC)
In person presentation for parents needing an introduction to and information on timelines for transitioning students with the Division of Developmental Disabilities as well as the Occupational Training Center beyond high school.
November 14, 2024 at 6pm - at Lenape High School, Large Group Instruction Room
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Former POSES Parents Return to Share their Graduate Student's Experiences with Transitions to Adulthood
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Virtual presentation by parents whose student has graduated LRHSD and utilized services such as DDD and DVRS in their transition to adulthood. They will discuss their process, agency selections, and progress in obtaining specific DDD, DVRS and other services.
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December 10, 2024 at 6pm - VIRTUAL meeting
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Google Meet joining information:
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https://meet.google.com/vsc-egnv-tsm
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UPCOMING MEETINGS in 2025
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Special Needs Guardianship, Trusts, & NJ ABLE
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Recreational Activities for All Abilities
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Transition Resource Fair for Families of Youth with Disabilities - March 13, 2025
If you have any questions about our parent advisory group and meetings, you may reach out to the following facilitators:
Mrs. Debbie Goldsborough, Lenape High School
(609) 654-5111, extension 337300
Mrs. Jenn Vasconcelos, Seneca High School
(609) 268-4600, extension 668400
Ms. Madyson Keen, Sequoia Alternative Program
(609) 268-3700, extension 370500
Dr. Abbie DiMenna, Child Study Team Supervisor
(609) 268-2000, extension 557900
We are pleased to extend this partnership opportunity with you to collaborate with the Special Services Department.
We look forward to your participation and feedback!