SPAN's 2nd Annual NJ Youth Transition Conference
The Annual NJ Youth Transition Conference was created for youth ages 14 - 21+ who experience I/DD, their families, caregivers and the professionals who serve them.
The 2nd Annual NJ Youth Transition Conference will be held the first week in October!
Presenters include:
Look for breakout sessions with Dawn Monaco and Jeannine H. Brinkley from SPAN as well as hearing from youth and families and many other entities.
Watch the conference video here
See more details on the conference website here
Become a Vendor or find resources here
Check out SPAN's Youth in the Know page
The 2nd Annual NJ Youth Transition Conference will be held the first week in October!
Presenters include:
- Paul Aaronsohn, NJ Ombudsman for Individuals with I/DD and their families
- Bill Freeman, NJ Department of Education
- Toni Scott, NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Johan Mora-Valverde, SPAN & Dylan Campbell, Youth Coordinator, Maine Parent Federation will be presenting about Self-Advocacy to a youth audience.
Look for breakout sessions with Dawn Monaco and Jeannine H. Brinkley from SPAN as well as hearing from youth and families and many other entities.
Watch the conference video here
See more details on the conference website here
Become a Vendor or find resources here
Check out SPAN's Youth in the Know page
Upcoming SPAN Resource Parent Training
Participants learn about:
Both parents/caregivers and professionals are welcome to participate. The course includes:
Individuals who complete the entire training series receive a compilation of useful resources and are prepared to share information with families about concerns related to their child’s education and development.
Register Here - Spaces are Limited
Note: There is no fee to register for those who commit to volunteering after the course. There is a $350 fee for those who do not wish to volunteer.
Watch for the next SRP course - coming later in the Fall with a hybrid delivery!
We have missed seeing you - we are excited to return to in-person SRP Courses - dates coming soon!
For more information:
Contact Tammi Kaminski tkaminski@spanadvocacy.org
Participants learn about:
- Laws and regulations
- Special education processes
- Strategies for working effectively with the school team
- Dynamics of systems that serve children with disabilities and special health care needs
Both parents/caregivers and professionals are welcome to participate. The course includes:
- Eight weekly Zoom sessions - Weekly on Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00 PM, from 9/12/2022 - 11/7/2022 (skipping 10/31/2022)
- Google Classroom learning activities that are completed independently
Individuals who complete the entire training series receive a compilation of useful resources and are prepared to share information with families about concerns related to their child’s education and development.
Register Here - Spaces are Limited
Note: There is no fee to register for those who commit to volunteering after the course. There is a $350 fee for those who do not wish to volunteer.
Watch for the next SRP course - coming later in the Fall with a hybrid delivery!
We have missed seeing you - we are excited to return to in-person SRP Courses - dates coming soon!
For more information:
Contact Tammi Kaminski tkaminski@spanadvocacy.org