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Lenape Regional High School District

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

4/16/2026  Why Employment is Important & DDD Services;                                OneWell Health Care, DDD provider

  • Thursday, april 16, 2026  from 6:00 to 7:00 pm
  • VIRTUAL Meeting:
    • Google Meet joining info
      Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xvr-cbjx-sz

       

PREVIOUS MEETINGS THIS SCHOOL YEAR:

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. 
  • Thursday, October 30, 2025  from 6:00 to 7:00 pm - Virtual Meeting

  • 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.
    • Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 6:00 pm
    • Lenape High School, LGI Room

       

1/12/26 Transition Services in LRHSD for Parents of 11th and 12th Grade Students

1/27/2026    DVRS: Pre-Employment Transition Services

  • Presentation on the services provided by the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to assist students and families on the process from referral through eligibility determination for services.
  • Virtual Parent Meeting was held on

2/10/2026  Virtual Presentations on:                        

3/12/2026 Transition Resource Fair for Families of Youth with Disabilities

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►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.

If you have any questions about our parent advisory group and meetings, you may reach out to any of the following facilitators, or any of our Parent Advisory Group members (PAG):  

Lenape High School

Debra Goldsborough

School: 609-654-5111 ext. 337300

Shawnee High School

Raina Marshall

School: 609-654-7544 ext. 447000

Cherokee High School

Nael Llaverias

School: 856-983-5140 ext. 234700

Seneca High School

Jennifer Vasconcelos

School: 609-268-4600 ext. 668400

Sequoia Alternative Program

Madyson Keen

School: 609-268-3700 ext. 370500

Child Study Team Supervisor

Dr. Abbie DiMenna

School: 609-268-2000 ext. 557900

PARENT ADVISORY MEMBERS:

Please reach out to Dr. Abbie DiMenna (contact above) to help facilitate connection with our SEPAG members.
 
Ms. Sophie Holms, Lenape High School
 
Ms. Jennifer Alkiewicz, CHS SEPAG representative
 
Ms. Debbie Wolfe, Shawnee HS SEPAG representative
 
Mr. & Mrs. Keith Kent, Seneca HS SEPAG representative
 
Ms. Meghan Govin, Transition to Adult SEPAG representative
 
Mr. Angus Healy, Transition to Adult, SEPAG representative
 
Ms. Kristina Kennedy, Sequoia Alternative, SEPAG representative
 
We are pleased to extend this partnership opportunity with you to communicate and collaborate with the Special Services Department.
 
We look forward to your participation and feedback!