PARENTS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS (POSES)/
Parent Advisory Group (PAG)
Dear Parent/Guardian(s):
The 2025-2026 school year is under way. Throughout the year, we will hold various meetings to provide parents and families with opportunities to come together, share information, ask questions, gather resources and become involved. POSES parent meetings are listed below in chronological order. Please check back regularly as we continue to schedule new meetings.
2025-2026 Meetings
1/12/26 Transition Services in LRHSD for Parents of 11th and 12th Grade Students
- A presentation for parents
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Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30 pm
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Seneca High School, Lecture Hall
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January 2026 Navigating Transportation for Young Adults
- Presentation on options for assisting young adults with transportation. Public, state-funded and private options will be reviewed and discussed.
- Plan to attend this informative session
- DATE and LOCATION coming soon .....
10/30/25 Transition to High School Parent Meeting
- Presentation for new and 9th grade students and their parents. Speakers will review Individual Studies course, special education courses, extra-curricular activities, guidance and special services resources, as well as special parenting tips and ideas to help parents navigate the journey through their student's high school years.
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Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm - Virtual Meeting
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Link to Slides: TransitiontoHighSchoolPOSESMeeting1030256_1.pdf
12/4/2025 DDD and OTC Parent Meeting
- Navigating DDD Services and Services through the Occupational Training Center (OTC)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.
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Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 6:00 pm
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Lenape High School, LGI Room
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3/12/2026... Planning Ahead:
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Transition Resource Fair for Families of Youth with Disabilities: Life Beyond High School
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March 12, 2026
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Lenape High School
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5:00- 6:30 pm
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4/16/2026 Why Employment is Important & DDD Services
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Thursday, april 16, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm
- Lenape High School
►The Parents of Special Education Students (POSES)/ Parent Advisory Group (PAG) collaborates on the goals of:
- providing parents, guardians and caregivers the opportunity to share input regarding special education programs and services in the school
- increasing community involvement and elicit input on relevant topics for future presentations and information sharing, and
- facilitating communication for positive interactions with district and school staff.
Please review the website for general information regarding the district's Child Study Teams, educational resources and additional community resources. We invite you to remain active in the educational experience of your son or daughter in school by reaching out to your student's case manager.
If you have any questions about our parent advisory group and meetings, you may reach out to any of the following facilitators:
Mrs. Debbie Goldsborough, Lenape High School
(609) 654-5111, extension 337300
Mrs. Raina Marshall, Shawnee High School
(609) 543-7544, extension 447000
Mr. Nael Llaverias, Cherokee High School
(856) 983-5140, extension 234700
Mrs. Jennifer 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!