SEPTA Home Page

Welcome to the Southern Westchester BOCES Special Education Parent Teacher Association home page! SEPTA is a resource and a network of support for families of students in our Center for Special Services programs. We look forward to meeting you and hope you'll consider becoming a member and taking an active part in our robust calendar of events, workshops and activities. 

Calendar

  • Parent / Teacher Conference 3:00-5:00pm

    The Valhalla Center
  • Parent / Teacher Conference 3:00-5:00pm

    St. Matthews
  • SEPTA Virtual Learning Series

    Understanding the OPWDD Eligibility Process

    Join the Southern Westchester BOCES Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) for the first in its yearlong series of workshops, "Understanding the OPWDD Eligibility Process... and related Support Services."

    The presenter will be Matthew Faulkner, Community Work Assistant with the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health.

    Join the Zoom Meeting: 

    Meeting ID: 9713344 0018
    Passcode: 738928

    SEPTA
  • Halloween Spirit Week

    St. Matthews
  • Halloween Spirit Week 10/27-10/31

    Halloween theme spirit week

    The Valhalla Center
  • Halloween Spirit Week

    St. Matthews
  • Halloween Spirit Week

    The Valhalla Center
  • Halloween Spirit Week

    St. Matthews
  • Halloween Spirit Week

    The Valhalla Center
  • Halloween Spirit Week

    St. Matthews
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News from our Special Services Campuses

  • BluePath Service Dogs welcomed at Valhalla Center

    Valhalla Center students were excited to welcome back their furry friend from the BluePath Therapy Dog Program! Students had the chance to pet, walk, and engage with the therapy dog, building both comfort and confidence through these meaningful interactions.

    Therapy dogs provide more than just joy. They help students develop social and emotional skills, reduce stress and anxiety and create a calming presence in the classroom. For many students, engaging with a therapy dog also encourages communication, responsibility and positive peer interactions.

    Programs like BluePath give our students a unique way to learn and grow while enjoying the unconditional love and support that only a furry friend can provide. We are so glad to have this special program as part of our school community!

    News Feed - Valhalla Center
  • Rochambeau students visit Dr. Davies Farm, bring back classroom lessons

    Rochambeau School's 4th and 5th grade TSP-I class had a wonderful experience visiting Dr. Davies Farm, picking apples and pumpkins, exploring the winding corn maze, and enjoying a spooky hayride!
     
    Back in the classroom, students built on this exciting experience through both writing and science. In writing, students reflected on their adventure by crafting opinion pieces about their favorite part of the trip: apple picking, the corn maze, or the hayride, using strong reasons and vivid details to support their ideas. In science, they deepened their learning by exploring why leaves change color in the fall and comparing this process to how animals hibernate. The lessons connected to our farm visit, noting how both plants and animals adapt to conserve energy and survive through the colder months
    News Feed - Rochambeau School
  • Fire Prevention Week: Transfiguration students greet local first responders

    The Transfiguration School invited the Tarrytown Fire Department and Police Department to celebrate Fire Prevention Week and Safety on Oct. 9. Special thanks to Fire Chief Raymond Tuohy, Police Chief John Barbelet and Police Lt. Chris Cole for joining us with incredible teams of officers and volunteers. Our students had a great time!

    News Feed - Transfiguration School
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