Meetings

2026-2027 Meetings:

*Meeting dates/locations subject to change. Join our ParentSquare Group for the latest updates.
NEW THIS YEAR: We will be holding Virtual parent support groups in December, February and May. Become a member to get on our parent email list.

Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 PM at Wading River School Library
Address: 1900 Wading River Manor Rd, Wading River, NY 11792
Speaker: Deborah Aiello, SWR SEPTA President
Topic: Advocacy 101: Tools, Training & Resources for Families
Get ready for the new school year with a stronger advocacy toolkit. This presentation will highlight free, low-cost, and virtual training options, must-read books, support organizations, and other key resources for families of children with IEPs and 504 plans. Walk away with a clear, informed plan to better advocate for your child.

Monday, November 2 at 7:00 PM Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Zoom Link: [link to follow]
Speaker: Jenny Andersson from LI Regional Partnership Center & Family and Community Engagement Centers
Topic: Strengthening Your Child’s IEP with SMART Goals
Not all IEP goals are created equal. Join us to learn how to spot vague goals, understand what SMART stands for, and confidently advocate for stronger, more effective goals at your child’s next CSE meeting.

Monday, January 4 at 7:00 PM at Wading River School Library
Address: 1900 Wading River Manor Rd, Wading River, NY 11792
Teacher Grant Presentation followed by our featured speaker.
Speaker: Jackie Waldman, MS.Ed, ACC & Certified ADHD/Executive Function Coach
Topic: 10 Things Neurodivergent Kids Wish Adults Understood About Them
This presention offers a heartfelt, practical look at what neurodivergent kids want the adults in their lives to know, and how understanding these needs can strengthen the way we support them at home and school.

Monday, March 1 at 7:00 PM at Wading River School Library
Address: 1900 Wading River Manor Rd, Wading River, NY 11792
Speaker: Brianne Walsh from Parent to Parent NYS
Topic: Education Records Organizer
Tired of searching through piles of paperwork? Join us and learn how to master your child’s educational records! Whether your child receives 504, CPSE, or CSE services, this workshop will help you build a record-keeping binder to stay organized for every planning meeting.

Monday, April 5 at 7:00 PM Virtual Meeting on Zoom
Zoom Link: [link to follow]
Speaker: Brianne Walsh from Parent to Parent NYS
Topic: In Their Shoes: Understanding the Sibling Experience in Families with Disabilities
Walk in the shoes of siblings who grow up alongside a brother or sister with a disability. This interactive workshop explores the joys, challenges, and powerful lifelong impact of the sibling experience. Together, we’ll discuss what siblings wish others understood and share practical ways parents can support all their children: through honest communication, inclusion, and connection.

Wednesday, June 9 at 6:30 PM (Elections)/Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at 7:00 PM
at Wading River School Cafeteria
Address: 1900 Wading River Manor Rd, Wading River, NY 11792
Join us as we celebrate all SWR PTA/PTO volunteers and elect our new SEPTA board for 2027-2029.

2025-2026 Meeting Minutes:
View Minutes from the 9/29/25 Meeting
View Minutes from the 10/30/25 Meeting
View Minutes from the 11/24/25 Meeting
View Minutes from the 1/7/26 Meeting
View Minutes from the 3/17/26 Meeting
View Minutes from the 5/6/26 Meeting