BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SPAN Parent Advocacy Network - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SPAN Parent Advocacy Network X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://spanadvocacy.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SPAN Parent Advocacy Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261024T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T140000 DTSTAMP:20261025T031129 CREATED:20260817T154307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T154319Z UID:10000176-1792828800-1792850400@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Special Education Mini-Conference: Bring your IEP and or 504 Plan (In-Person) DESCRIPTION:1. Participants will learn the special education process.\n2. Participants will learn advocacy and leadership skills\n3. Participants will learn different ways how to access services and supports for their child. \nTopics include:\nBasic Rights in Special Education\nIEP Goals and Essential Components\nInterventions and Supports for Students (PBIS)\nCreating Agreement/Conflict Resolution\nPolicy and Advocacy Leadership Skills\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/special-education-mini-conference-bring-your-iep-and-or-504-plan/ LOCATION:The College of New Jersey\, 2000 Pennington Road\, Ewing\, NJ\, 08618\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/iep-504.png.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260924T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260924T190000 DTSTAMP:20261025T031129 CREATED:20260609T163759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T145223Z UID:10000147-1790272800-1790276400@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Student Led IEPs 2 DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn:1. What do families and students need to do to begin the student-led IEP process for students?2. What do student-led IEPs look and feel like for students\, families\, and teachers?3. Tools for students to develop self-advocacy skills \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/student-led-ieps-2/2026-09-24/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/multi-ethnic-disabled-people-community-with-pencils-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260715T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260715T130000 DTSTAMP:20261025T031129 CREATED:20260609T163759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T145223Z UID:10000160-1784116800-1784120400@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Student Led IEPs 2 DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn:1. What do families and students need to do to begin the student-led IEP process for students?2. What do student-led IEPs look and feel like for students\, families\, and teachers?3. Tools for students to develop self-advocacy skills \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/student-led-ieps-2/2026-07-15/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/multi-ethnic-disabled-people-community-with-pencils-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260715T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260715T110000 DTSTAMP:20261025T031129 CREATED:20260421T142433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T142821Z UID:10000124-1784109600-1784113200@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:From Measurable Goals to Making Progress DESCRIPTION:Through this workshop\, parents and professionals will:1. Learn strategies to create IEPs with measurable annual goals and objectives as well as the required information regarding student progress.2. Receive step-by-step guidance in writing measurable goals to meet student needs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/from-measurable-goals-to-making-progress/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/colleagues-studying-together-exam-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T130000 DTSTAMP:20261025T031129 CREATED:20260515T151548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171730Z UID:10000138-1779361200-1779368400@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:NJICCP Presenta: Soluciones Positivas para las Familias DESCRIPTION:Introducción\n\n\n\n\nLos participantes asistirán a un programa basado en evidencia diseñado para apoyar a los niños y las familias a manejar comportamientos. \n\n\n\n\nEl Proyecto de Cuidado Infantil Inclusivo de Nueva Jersey (NJICCP) Presenta: Soluciones Positivas para las Familias \nSoluciones Positivas para las Familias es un programa basado en evidencia con múltiples sesiones\, diseñado para ayudar a las familias a apoyar las necesidades socioemocionales de sus hijas e hijos desde el nacimiento hasta los 5 años\, al mismo tiempo que obtienen recursos para manejar conductas difíciles. \nLos materiales de capacitación están basados en el modelo de pirámide que se utiliza en los Centros de Educación Infantil Temprana. Se recomienda a los participantes inscribirse y asistir a las 7 sesiones\, ya que el contenido se desarrolla progresivamente semana tras semana. \nSoluciones Positivas para Familias se llevará a cabo semanalmente los jueves de 11 a.m. a 1 p.m. \n“Hagan clic aquí para ver un video corto que les explica por qué vale la pena esta serie y qué cosas interesantes podrán aprender.” \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/njiccp-presenta-soluciones-positivas-para-las-familias/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/njicc2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260520T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260520T193000 DTSTAMP:20261025T031129 CREATED:20260506T185451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T145728Z UID:10000134-1779301800-1779305400@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Many Roads\, One Future: Helping Students Navigate Career and Education Options After High School -- May 20 2026 DESCRIPTION:Many Roads\, One Future: \n\nHelping Students Navigate Career and Education\nThis session helps families map out these different paths\,understand the credentials and support systems involved\, and keepthe focus on what’s best for each unique learner.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/many-roads-one-future-helping-students-navigate-career-and-education-options-after-high-school-5-20-26/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/many-roads-one-future.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260520T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260520T120000 DTSTAMP:20261025T031129 CREATED:20260515T150811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171551Z UID:10000137-1779271200-1779278400@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:NJ Inclusive Childcare Project Presents: Positive Solutions for Families DESCRIPTION:Attendees will participate in an evidence based program designed to support children and families to navigate behavior that challenges them. \n\n\n\n\nThe New Jersey Inclusive Child Care Project (NJICCP) Presents: Positive Solutions for Families \nPositive Solutions for Families is a multi-session\, evidence-based program\, designed to help families support the social-emotional needs of their children birth to 5 years while also gaining resources to navigate challenging behavior. The training materials are based on the pyramid model utilized in Early Childhood Education Centers. Participants are encouraged to register and attend all 7 sessions as the content builds on previous weeks. Positive Solutions for Families will occur weekly on Wednesdays from 10-12pm EST weekly. \nClick Here to Watch This Informational Video \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/nj-inclusive-childcare-project-presents-positive-solutions-for-families/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/njicc.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260512T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260512T120000 DTSTAMP:20261025T031129 CREATED:20260506T183654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T184729Z UID:10000133-1778583600-1778587200@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Many Roads\, One Future: Helping Students Navigate Career and Education Options After High School DESCRIPTION:Many Roads\, One Future:Helping Students NavigateCareer and EducationThis session helps families map out these different paths\,understand the credentials and support systems involved\, and keepthe focus on what’s best for each unique learner. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/helping-students-navigate-career-and-education-options-after-high-school/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/many-roads-one-future.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260508T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260508T113000 DTSTAMP:20261025T031129 CREATED:20260421T153439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T153507Z UID:10000094-1778236200-1778239800@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights in Special Education DESCRIPTION:MULTIPLE DATES AVAILABLE \nThis workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs. \nThis workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)\, the NJ Code\, and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. Parents learn to identify their dreams and goals for their children\, and learn laws and advocacy strategies that will help them help their children reach those goals. Parents of classified children and children who are having difficulty in school\, but may not be classified\, benefit from this training. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dates AvailableMAY 8\, MAY 12\, JUNE 11 \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/basic-rights-6/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Program Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mom-spending-time-with-her-black-baby-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR