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JOIN CLARKSTOWN SEPTA

Supporting Clarkstown Students with Special Needs & Their Families

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ABOUT CLARKSTOWN 
SEPTA

Committed to Familes with Special Needs

Clarkstown SEPTA (Special Education PTA) is a district wide PTA within the Clarkstown Central School District in Rockland County, New York. We strive to bring parents, teachers and administrators together to inform, support and advocate for the unique and special needs of our students.
SEPTA is dedicated to the students whose needs and requirements are outside the general education domain.

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FUNDRAISING, SUPPORT, WORKSHOPS & ADVOCACY

We Inform, Support & Advocate

FUNDRAISING

Scholarships, Grants & Recognition

Clarkstown SEPTA raises money to support:

  • Student Scholarships for graduating seniors with special needs

  • Grants to Special Educators

  • Recognition & Awards for Teachers, Retirees and Volunteers

Click the Donate button to contribute to Clarkstown SEPTA 501(c)3.

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EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, SPEAKERS & ACTIVITIES

Topics include ADHD, Challenging Behaviors, Advocacy, Estate Planning, & Fun

SEPTA holds educational workshops through out the year on topics that affect special needs students and their families. We also work with the CCSD to provide updates on special education services and programming.  

Check out our events calendar on our Facebook page.

SUPPORT

Share your experiences, resources & advice.

Clarkstown SEPTA is your place for sharing resources for special needs. We believe that learning from other parents and experts within our community is a great resource.

We plan fun family activities geared toward special needs families so we can have fun in a safe & friendly environment. 

Check out our events calendar on our Facebook page.

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NEWS AND RESOURCES

Clarkstown SEPTA advocates and supports our special needs community. Meet our dedicated Executive Board who spends many hours volunteering their time to keep Clarkstown SEPTA going. Please join SEPTA

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MEET OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD

Co-Presidents - Lisa Conner 

VP- Membership - Jennifer Carlsen

Treasurer - Gail Eidman

VP - Talent Show Chair - Natacha Esber

Recording Secretary - Stephanie Kindestin

5 REASONS TO JOIN CLARKSTOWN SEPTA

  1. SEPTA represents your district. A PTA unit represents your school.

  2. SEPTA and PTA work together.

  3. PTA represents all kids. SEPTA promotes a greater awareness of Special Education.

  4. A SEPTA does not take the place of a local school PTA nor any other PTA organization.

  5. Team up with influencers.

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

  • Welcome Back Meeting with CCSD and SEPTA
    Welcome Back Meeting with CCSD and SEPTA
    Tue, Oct 18
    Link TBD
    Oct 18, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
    Link TBD
    Oct 18, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
    Link TBD
  • Virtual Presentation:  Dyslexia discussion with Dr. Jodie Cohen
    Virtual Presentation:  Dyslexia discussion with Dr. Jodie Cohen
    Tue, Jan 18
    Virtual Event
    Jan 18, 2022, 7:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Jan 18, 2022, 7:30 PM
    Virtual Event
    Clarkstown SEPTA will host Dr. Jodie Cohen for a virtual discussion on Dyslexia on Tuesday, January 18th at 7:30 pm. Jodie Cohen, PhD, is a licensed psychologist & pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment planning for school age children, adolescents and young adults
  • CCSD Special Education Transition Workshop
    CCSD Special Education Transition Workshop
    Thu, Dec 09
    Online meeting
    Dec 09, 2021, 7:00 PM
    Online meeting
    Dec 09, 2021, 7:00 PM
    Online meeting
    David Carlson, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and his team will present a transition workshop to our SEPTA parents. Ms. Judith Litvak,MS Sp.Ed Marianna Artale-Dougherty, Supervisor of SE David Carlson, Assistant Superintendent of SE and PPS The workshop
  • Virtual Panel Discussion with Our CCSD Behaviorists
    Virtual Panel Discussion with Our CCSD Behaviorists
    Wed, Nov 10
    Virtual Event via Zoom
    Nov 10, 2021, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Virtual Event via Zoom
    Nov 10, 2021, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Virtual Event via Zoom
    Clarkstown Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) will present a panel discussion with our CCSD Behaviorists led by Tara Sovik-Bandel, MA, BCBA/LBA, Behavioral Intervention Specialist. Participants from the Behavior Team include: Jodi Caliciotti Katie Colaluca-Borbon Danielle Mahoney
  • Clarkstown SEPTA Welcome Back Meeting for 2021/22 School Year
    Clarkstown SEPTA Welcome Back Meeting for 2021/22 School Year
    Tue, Oct 05
    Online Meeting
    Oct 05, 2021, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Online Meeting
    Oct 05, 2021, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Online Meeting
    Join the Clarkstown SEPTA Board along with David Carlson, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services, CCSD and his team for a Welcome Back Meeting. How to join the meeting: The meeting will be hosted on the CCSD SEPTA webpage at https://www.ccsd.edu/Page/2554.
  • Clarkstown SEPTA Awards Ceremony
    Clarkstown SEPTA Awards Ceremony
    Wed, Jun 03
    Felix Festa Middle School
    Jun 03, 2020, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Felix Festa Middle School, 30 Parrott Rd, West Nyack, NY 10994, USA
    Jun 03, 2020, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Felix Festa Middle School, 30 Parrott Rd, West Nyack, NY 10994, USA
    We will be holding our Annual Awards Ceremony where we award scholarships, grants, and recognize special education teacher and para-professional and retirees.
  • Nutrition Holistic Therapy
    Nutrition Holistic Therapy
    Mon, May 11
    Chestnut Grove School
    May 11, 2020, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Chestnut Grove School, 62 Old Middletown Rd, New City, NY 10956, USA
    May 11, 2020, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Chestnut Grove School, 62 Old Middletown Rd, New City, NY 10956, USA
    We will be holding a discussion about nutrition and other holistic therapies for special needs.
  • Transition Services after Special Education
    Transition Services after Special Education
    Tue, Mar 31
    Chestnut Grove School
    Mar 31, 2020, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Chestnut Grove School, 62 Old Middletown Rd, New City, NY 10956, USA
    Mar 31, 2020, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Chestnut Grove School, 62 Old Middletown Rd, New City, NY 10956, USA
    We will be hosting a discussion on services available after your child ages out of district special education services.
  • Discussion with Neuropsychologist
    Discussion with Neuropsychologist
    Wed, Mar 11
    Chestnut Grove School
    Mar 11, 2020, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Chestnut Grove School, 62 Old Middletown Rd, New City, NY 10956, USA
    Mar 11, 2020, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Chestnut Grove School, 62 Old Middletown Rd, New City, NY 10956, USA
    Our guest speaker is Dr. Sedlik Buell is a school psychologist with specialization in neuropsychological assessment and transitional services for students with disabilities.
  • IEP/Ask the Advocate
    IEP/Ask the Advocate
    Tue, Feb 11
    Chestnut Grove School
    Feb 11, 2020, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Chestnut Grove School, 62 Old Middletown Rd, New City, NY 10956, USA
    Feb 11, 2020, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Chestnut Grove School, 62 Old Middletown Rd, New City, NY 10956, USA
    What is a Special Education Advocate?
  • Pocketbook Bingo
    Pocketbook Bingo
    Sat, Jan 25
    Beth AM Temple
    Jan 25, 2020, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Beth AM Temple, 60 E Madison Ave, Pearl River, NY 10965, USA
    Jan 25, 2020, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Beth AM Temple, 60 E Madison Ave, Pearl River, NY 10965, USA
    Come out to Clarkstown SEPTA's biggest fundraiser of the year!
  • Clarkstown SEPTA Talent Show
    Clarkstown SEPTA Talent Show
    Tue, Dec 03
    Clarkstown Community Learning Center
    Dec 03, 2019, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Clarkstown Community Learning Center, 9 Lake Rd, Congers, NY 10920
    Dec 03, 2019, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Clarkstown Community Learning Center, 9 Lake Rd, Congers, NY 10920
    We are proud to present our 3rd Annual Clarkstown SEPTA Talent show to be held at Clarkstown Community Learning Center in Congers, NY.
  • What is Dyslexia?
    What is Dyslexia?
    Wed, Nov 06
    Chestnut Grove School
    Nov 06, 2019, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Chestnut Grove School, 62 Old Middletown Rd. New City, NY
    Nov 06, 2019, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Chestnut Grove School, 62 Old Middletown Rd. New City, NY
    Join us to learn about Dyslexia and how it affects your student. This meeting is open to all parents.
  • Transition from CPSE to CSE Workshop
    Transition from CPSE to CSE Workshop
    Wed, Oct 23
    Chestnut Grove District Board Room
    Oct 23, 2019, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Chestnut Grove District Board Room, 62 Old Middletown Rd, New City, NY 10956, USA
    Oct 23, 2019, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Chestnut Grove District Board Room, 62 Old Middletown Rd, New City, NY 10956, USA
    Learn about transition from Pre-School to Kindergarten Special Education.
  • Transition from CPSE to CSE Workshop
    Transition from CPSE to CSE Workshop
    Mon, Oct 21
    Chestnut Grove District Room Board Room
    Oct 21, 2019, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Chestnut Grove District Room Board Room, 62 Old Middletown Rd, New City, NY 10956, USA
    Oct 21, 2019, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Chestnut Grove District Room Board Room, 62 Old Middletown Rd, New City, NY 10956, USA
    Learn about moving from PreSchool to Kindergarten in Special Education.
  • SEPTA Girls Night Out/Get Together
    SEPTA Girls Night Out/Get Together
    Thu, Oct 17
    Norcina
    Oct 17, 2019, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Norcina, 186 N Main St, New City, NY 10956, USA
    Oct 17, 2019, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Norcina, 186 N Main St, New City, NY 10956, USA
    We will be co-hosting a Girls Night Out/Get Together at Norcina's for parents of special needs kids.
  • Birchwood/SEPTA Meeting
    Birchwood/SEPTA Meeting
    Tue, Oct 15
    Birchwood School
    Oct 15, 2019, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Birchwood School, 214 Sickletown Rd. West Nyack, NY
    Oct 15, 2019, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Birchwood School, 214 Sickletown Rd. West Nyack, NY
    We will be holding our October Meeting at Birchwood School. This meeting is open to all members.
  • Clarkstown SEPTA - Welcome Back 2019-2020
    Clarkstown SEPTA - Welcome Back 2019-2020
    Wed, Sep 11
    Chestnut Grove District Office Board Roo
    Sep 11, 2019, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Chestnut Grove District Office Board Roo, 62 Old Middletown Rd, New City, NY 10956, USA
    Sep 11, 2019, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Chestnut Grove District Office Board Roo, 62 Old Middletown Rd, New City, NY 10956, USA
    Meet the Executive Board and see David Carlson, Assistant Superintendent of Special Education & Pupil Services give an overview of his department and the services available for special education students.
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CONTACT US

62 Old Middletown Rd. New City, NY 10956

845-639-6482

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