Upcoming family webinars: Questions?
Contact Jamirah Heyward, Early Childhood Inclusive Coordinator
New Jersey Inclusive Child Care Project
973-259-8106
jheyward@spanadvocacy.org
http://spanadvocacy.org/njiccp
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network is pleased to present the following virtual workshops in February:
Section 504 & Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - February 2, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
This workshop focuses on the right to services and accommodations for students with disabilities and special health/emotional needs who may not be eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for special education.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/section-504-ada-tickets-138013394779 [eventbrite.com]
Using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) - February 9, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
The focus of this workshop is on interventions and supports for students who exhibit challenging behaviors (e.g. aggression, self-injury, tantrums).
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/using-pbis-in-school-tickets-133301290749 [eventbrite.com]
Student-led IEPs - a Path to Success - February 10, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
This presentation will discuss what parents need to do to begin the student-led IEP process for students, what students need to know to begin the student-led IEP process and what student-led IEPs look and feel like for students, families, and teachers.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iep-iii-student-led-ieps-a-path-to-success-tickets-133271862729 [eventbrite.com]
Literacy Strategies for Families - February 10, 2021
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
This workshop will help families to support their child's reading achievement, especially children who are struggling readers.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/literacy-strategies-for-families-tickets-137489886953 [eventbrite.com]
Procedural Safeguards: What You Need to Know - February 11, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
This workshop will provide information on parental rights under the NJ Administrative Code pertaining to written notice, consent, confidentiality, access to records, dispute resolution procedures, disciplinary protections, and more.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/procedural-safeguards-what-you-need-to-know-tickets-133300458259 [eventbrite.com]
Interventions and Supports for Struggling Students - February 16, 2021
Time: 6 PM - 7:15 PM
This workshop will provide information on resources and helpful strategies for use at school and at home to help avoid student failure.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interventions-and-supports-for-struggling-students-tickets-133267850729 [eventbrite.com]
All Kids Belong: The Importance of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)/Inclusion - February 16, 2021
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This workshop will review the IEP process with specific focus on the legal requirement of the Least Restrictive Environment.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-kids-belong-the-importance-of-lreinclusion-tickets-137490962169 [eventbrite.com]
VOCES LATINAS Presenta... ¡Empoderados, Comprometidos y Efectivos!
18 de febrero de 2021
Haga clic aquí para registrarse: http://tiny.cc/Voceslatinas [tiny.cc]
Una serie interactiva y totalmente en español de empoderamiento familiar. Aprenda como navegar el sistema de educación especial. Identifique los apoyos disponibles para los estudiantes que están teniendo estragos en su educación. Organice un plan de acción para involucrase efectivamente en los grupos de toma de decisiones. Anote las fechas: Todas las reuniones serán de 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Para más información o si necesita ayuda registrándose contacte a: Fanny Ochoa fochoa@spanadvocacy.org o llame al 551-260-0046
Transition to Adult Life – February 22, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This workshop will discuss issues related to transitioning from school to adult life.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/look-to-the-future-transition-from-school-to-adult-life-tickets-133276125479 [eventbrite.com]
Family 2 Family Health Advocacy - February 22, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
This workshop will provide information about various insurance models - who is eligible, what is covered, and how to apply.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/f2f-health-advocacy-tickets-133301537487 [eventbrite.com]
NJ Resources and Options for Families – February 23, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
This workshop will discuss resources and information SPAN can provide to families as well as various other organizations and agencies to help families.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nj-resources-options-for-families-tickets-137491654239 [eventbrite.com]
Essential Components of the IEP - February 23, 2021
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
This workshop provides participants with a review of the essential components of an Individualized Education Plan.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iep-i-essential-components-of-the-iep-tickets-133265419457 [eventbrite.com]
From Measurable Goals to Making Progress - February 24, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
This workshop provides parents and professionals with strategies to create IEP with measurable annual goals and objectives as well as the required information regarding student progress.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-measurable-goals-to-making-progress-tickets-137495850791 [eventbrite.com]
We are looking forward to seeing you at these wonderful events!
Finally, I also wanted to share the brand new Quick Guide “Developing Parent Leadership Skills and Knowledge [spanadvocacy.org]”/”Desarrollarconocimientos y destrezas de liderazgo de padres [spanadvocacy.org]” with you. To access additional resources, please visit our webpage for Parent Groups [spanadvocacy.org].
Section 504 & Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - February 2, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
This workshop focuses on the right to services and accommodations for students with disabilities and special health/emotional needs who may not be eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for special education.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/section-504-ada-tickets-138013394779 [eventbrite.com]
Using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) - February 9, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
The focus of this workshop is on interventions and supports for students who exhibit challenging behaviors (e.g. aggression, self-injury, tantrums).
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/using-pbis-in-school-tickets-133301290749 [eventbrite.com]
Student-led IEPs - a Path to Success - February 10, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
This presentation will discuss what parents need to do to begin the student-led IEP process for students, what students need to know to begin the student-led IEP process and what student-led IEPs look and feel like for students, families, and teachers.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iep-iii-student-led-ieps-a-path-to-success-tickets-133271862729 [eventbrite.com]
Literacy Strategies for Families - February 10, 2021
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
This workshop will help families to support their child's reading achievement, especially children who are struggling readers.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/literacy-strategies-for-families-tickets-137489886953 [eventbrite.com]
Procedural Safeguards: What You Need to Know - February 11, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
This workshop will provide information on parental rights under the NJ Administrative Code pertaining to written notice, consent, confidentiality, access to records, dispute resolution procedures, disciplinary protections, and more.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/procedural-safeguards-what-you-need-to-know-tickets-133300458259 [eventbrite.com]
Interventions and Supports for Struggling Students - February 16, 2021
Time: 6 PM - 7:15 PM
This workshop will provide information on resources and helpful strategies for use at school and at home to help avoid student failure.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interventions-and-supports-for-struggling-students-tickets-133267850729 [eventbrite.com]
All Kids Belong: The Importance of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)/Inclusion - February 16, 2021
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This workshop will review the IEP process with specific focus on the legal requirement of the Least Restrictive Environment.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-kids-belong-the-importance-of-lreinclusion-tickets-137490962169 [eventbrite.com]
VOCES LATINAS Presenta... ¡Empoderados, Comprometidos y Efectivos!
18 de febrero de 2021
Haga clic aquí para registrarse: http://tiny.cc/Voceslatinas [tiny.cc]
Una serie interactiva y totalmente en español de empoderamiento familiar. Aprenda como navegar el sistema de educación especial. Identifique los apoyos disponibles para los estudiantes que están teniendo estragos en su educación. Organice un plan de acción para involucrase efectivamente en los grupos de toma de decisiones. Anote las fechas: Todas las reuniones serán de 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Para más información o si necesita ayuda registrándose contacte a: Fanny Ochoa fochoa@spanadvocacy.org o llame al 551-260-0046
Transition to Adult Life – February 22, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
This workshop will discuss issues related to transitioning from school to adult life.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/look-to-the-future-transition-from-school-to-adult-life-tickets-133276125479 [eventbrite.com]
Family 2 Family Health Advocacy - February 22, 2021
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
This workshop will provide information about various insurance models - who is eligible, what is covered, and how to apply.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/f2f-health-advocacy-tickets-133301537487 [eventbrite.com]
NJ Resources and Options for Families – February 23, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
This workshop will discuss resources and information SPAN can provide to families as well as various other organizations and agencies to help families.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nj-resources-options-for-families-tickets-137491654239 [eventbrite.com]
Essential Components of the IEP - February 23, 2021
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
This workshop provides participants with a review of the essential components of an Individualized Education Plan.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/iep-i-essential-components-of-the-iep-tickets-133265419457 [eventbrite.com]
From Measurable Goals to Making Progress - February 24, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
This workshop provides parents and professionals with strategies to create IEP with measurable annual goals and objectives as well as the required information regarding student progress.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-measurable-goals-to-making-progress-tickets-137495850791 [eventbrite.com]
We are looking forward to seeing you at these wonderful events!
Finally, I also wanted to share the brand new Quick Guide “Developing Parent Leadership Skills and Knowledge [spanadvocacy.org]”/”Desarrollarconocimientos y destrezas de liderazgo de padres [spanadvocacy.org]” with you. To access additional resources, please visit our webpage for Parent Groups [spanadvocacy.org].