The Niskayuna Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) is a group of parents, teachers, administrators, and students that work together to build inclusiveness, acceptance, support, and communication for special education.
The Niskayuna Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) is a group of parents, teachers, administrators, and students that work together to build inclusiveness, acceptance, support, and communication for special education.
SEPTA Meeting
No meeting in April
Next meeting May - TBA
Please note: Meeting will be REMOTE only!
Have a question for SEPTA,
the Student Support Services Team
or one of our guest speakers?
Join Niskayuna SEPTA
at C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios for a
morning of art and connection with members
of Niskayuna’s special education community.
This Sunday, April 19, 10-11am
at
140 Erie Blvd in Schenectady
The art project will be facilitated by Kelly Donahue, a C.R.E.A.T.E.
instructor and special education teacher. Kelly also runs the
All-Abilities Open Studios one Saturday a month at C.R.E.A.T.E.’s
Schenectady location.
Participation limited to 10 families. Please RSVP to Amy Alaniz at
aalaniz@gmail.com or 617-823-8250 to sign up.
Families, please check out Glass Children. You might benefit from their non-therapy support programs, including:
- Peer support circles where siblings can safely share experiences with peers who understand
-Identity workshops exploring self-expression, boundaries, and life beyond the sibling role
-Story and art projects give siblings a platform to express themselves creatively
-Resource guides and activities designed to support emotional well-being
Everything we offer is free and structured for flexible scheduling
If so, please register on our 2025-26 SEPTA BUDDY DIRECTORY!
Your information will only be shared to the families who sign up for the SEPTA Buddy Directory.
In order to do the work, we need your help!
We need volunteers for the following for 2025-26 School Year
Volunteers needed for committees:
Fundraising/Special Events/Social Groups/Parent Meetups
If interested, please email SEPTA at niskysepta@gmail.com
Signing up is easy! You can purchase a membership on the web at:
Please contact us (niskysepta@gmail.com) if you would like to pay by cash or check.
Donations are always welcome to help fund future SEPTA events!
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Join us at one of our upcoming meetings