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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. 

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  • Veterans Day

    No School in Observance of Holiday

    St. Matthews

  • Veteran's Day

    No School in observance

    The Valhalla Center
  • Scarsdale High School

    Recreation/Transition Fair

    The second annual Recreation/Transition Fair will be hosted by Scarsdale and Pelham Public Schools, in collaboration with Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Chappaqua, Edgemont, and White Plains School Districts.

    This fair is designed to provide students with disabilities and their families with valuable information about recreational/transition opportunities. A wide variety of vendors and representatives from state agencies will be present to highlight their programs and support. Many of these opportunities can be accessed through OPWDD, Self-Directed Funding, or self-pay options.

    SEPTA

  • Fall Festival 10:30-11:30am

    St. Matthews

  • Parent / Teacher Conference 5:00-5:30pm

    The Valhalla Center

  • Parent / Teacher Conference 5:00-5:30pm

    St. Matthews
  • Virtual Learning Series

    SEPTA Virtual Event - Supported Decision Making and Self-Direction

    Presenters: Janine Belfast and Carole Lucas

    Join Zoom Meeting

    Meeting ID: 943 8374 7157
    Passcode: 763360

    SEPTA

  • Half Day Early Dismissal 11:15am

    St. Matthews

  • Half Day 11:15am Dismissal

    Thanksgiving break students will be dismissed half day 11:15am

    The Valhalla Center

  • Thanksgiving Recess No School

    St. Matthews
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News from our Special Services Campuses

  • SEPTA Virtual Event: Supported Decision Making and Self-Direction

    Join the Southern Westchester BOCES Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) at its next virtual workshop, "Supported Decision Making and Self-Direction," presented by Janine Belfast and Carole Lucas.

    Zoom Meeting link 

    Meeting ID: 943 8374 7157
    Passcode: 763360

    SEPTA

  • Students receive college guidance during annual meet-up

    Westchester Community College rep assists Rye Lake seniors with their applications

    Westchester Community College admissions officer Stephanie Annunziata assisted seniors at Rye Lake Campus Middle-High School with applying to the school and offered guidance in navigating the college planning process.
     
    Ms. Annunziata visits with seniors here each fall. A professor and former WCC student, she walks students through WCC’s online application and answers their questions. Application fees were waived for all WCC applicants from Oct. 20-Nov. 3.
     
    “We are so appreciative to have this opportunity each year to assist students with the application process,” School Counselor Cristina Tompkins said. “WCC is a great option for so many of our students."
    News Feed - Rye Lake Middle/High School

  • Students from SWBOCES' Irvington program join International Day of the Girl gathering

    Irvington students attended the International Day of the Girl annual event on Oct. 9, at Manhattanville University, joining young leaders and advocates to celebrate the power, potential, and voices of girls around the world. The day was filled with keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and meaningful connections. 
     
    The Westchester County Youth Bureau, in partnership with local non-profit and private organizations, hosted the annual conference. It is inspired by the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl Child, which was established in 2012, to highlight and uplift girls throughout the world.
     
    The event featured a keynote address by entrepreneur Lauren Morris, founder of Loola Doola, Inc., a performance by the Westchester Children’s Chorus, a vendor room, photo booth and eight breakout sessions on girl-empowerment topics.
     
    Assistant Director for Special Services Dr. Alexandria Connally, who also chairs the Westchester County Youth Board, took part in the day's events.
     
    "There is no limit to what women can do," Dr. Connally said. "Westchester County’s International Day of the Girl is an important reminder that running like a girl means winning the race." 
     
    SWBOCES student Jamiyah Oliver said that her favorite part of the day was the sense of community and unity that filled the room.
     
    "Everyone came together to empower and uplift one another," Jamiyah said, "creating an environment of genuine support. It was truly refreshing to be in a non-judgmental space where every voice was valued and every girl was encouraged to shine.”
    News Feed - Irvington High School
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