BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SPAN Parent Advocacy Network - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260415T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T140000 DTSTAMP:20260920T234934 CREATED:20260227T201607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T210745Z UID:10000093-1776243600-1776261600@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:2026 SPAN Resource Parent (SRP) - In Person Course (SPRING) DESCRIPTION:The course includes six sessions on consecutive Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. \nThis training will be conducted in English\, with simultaneous translation into Spanish & Arabic \nParticipants learn about: \n\nLaws and regulations\nSpecial education processes\nStrategies for working effectively with the school team\nDynamics of systems that serve children with disabilities and special health care needs\n\nSelf-Advocates\, Parents\, Caregivers\, and Professionals are welcome to participate. \nThe training is free for participants who agree to volunteer for 30 hours upon completion. There is a $350 fee for those who do not wish to volunteer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The course includes six sessions on consecutive Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. between April 15th-May 20th. \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/2026-span-resource-parent-srp-in-person-course-spring/ LOCATION:Boys & Girls Club of Clifton\, 181 Colfax Avenue\, Clifton\, 07013\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/srp-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260414T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260414T200000 DTSTAMP:20260920T234934 CREATED:20260224T093603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T173707Z UID:10000005-1776193200-1776196800@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/section-504-of-the-rehabilitation-act-and-the-ada/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IDEA.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T120000 DTSTAMP:20260920T234934 CREATED:20260301T221219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T221650Z UID:10000100-1775894400-1775908800@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Mini-Conferencia “Partners in Education Transition” | Construyendo un Futuro de Posibilidades DESCRIPTION:¡Conferencia gratuita para jóvenes y sus padres/cuidadores! Aprende sobre la transición a la vida adulta\, los servicios para adultos y la autodefensa. Únete en persona y descubre estrategias y recursos proporcionados por SPAN. Habrá una variedad de expositores con información útil. Importante: Los padres y cuidadores (que pueden asistir a sesiones separadas) deben acompañar a su joven. SPAN no ofrece cuidado individual\, pero los jóvenes pueden asistir con su persona de apoyo. Ningún joven puede quedarse solo en el evento en ningún momento.\n \nPreguntas: Contacta a Nicole Pratt en npratt@spanadvocacy.org\n\n\n\n\nGET OUR FLYER \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GET OUR FLYER \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/partners-in-education-transition-mini-conference-spanish/ LOCATION:Essex County College/Morton A Siegler Lecture Hall\, 303 University Avenue\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Trainings,Youth Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/partners-in-education.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T120000 DTSTAMP:20260920T234934 CREATED:20260227T235526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T221901Z UID:10000099-1775894400-1775908800@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Partners in Education Transition Mini-Conference DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\nFREE conference is for youth and their parents/caregivers to learn about the transition to adult life\, adult services\, and self-advocacy. \n\nJoin us in person to learn strategies and resources from SPAN! \nThere will be a variety of Exhibitors providing resources. \n***PLEASE READ*** \nParents and caregivers (who can attend separate tracks) must accompany the conference with their young adult/youth. SPAN does not provide support to individuals\, but they are welcome to provide their support person. \n***DISCLAIMER*** \nNo youth/young adults can be left unattended or dropped off at the event at any time. \nGET OUR FLYER \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GET OUR FLYER \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/partners-in-education-transition-mini-conference/ LOCATION:Essex County College/Morton A Siegler Lecture Hall\, 303 University Avenue\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Trainings,Youth Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/partners-in-education.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260408T201500 DTSTAMP:20260920T234934 CREATED:20260224T090957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T162926Z UID:10000003-1775674800-1775679300@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Policy & Systems Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn:1. What is system policy advocacy2. Stages of policy change3. How to become involved. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/policy-systems-advocacy/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/group-people-holding-advocacy-text-260nw-2149713853.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260407T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260407T200000 DTSTAMP:20260920T234934 CREATED:20260331T162326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T162337Z UID:10000110-1775588400-1775592000@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Procedural Safeguards (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Procedural safeguards are the protections afforded students and their families by the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). 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.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/procedural-safeguards-virtual/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T200000 DTSTAMP:20260920T234934 CREATED:20260227T211048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212517Z UID:10000010-1774551600-1774555200@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 Look at the list of available dates to register. \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/basic-rights-3/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mom-spending-time-with-her-black-baby-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T130000 DTSTAMP:20260920T234934 CREATED:20260227T212228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T212359Z UID:10000009-1774353600-1774357200@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 Look at the list of available dates to register. \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/basic-rights-4/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mom-spending-time-with-her-black-baby-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T193000 DTSTAMP:20260920T234934 CREATED:20260224T085607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T154055Z UID:10000002-1773858600-1773862200@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Look to the Future: Transition from School to Adult Life DESCRIPTION:This workshop will discuss issues relating to transitioning from school to adult life\, identifying outcomes\, and developing goals as part of the IEP process. Parents and students will become knowledgeable regarding resources in the community in order to build linkages and ensure a dignified life as contributing citizens. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/look-to-the-future-transition-from-school-to-adult-life/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Trainings,Youth Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/roommates-sharing-happy-moments-together.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T120000 DTSTAMP:20260920T234934 CREATED:20260227T145041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T211646Z UID:10000001-1773226800-1773230400@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 Look at the list of available dates to register \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/basic-rights-2/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mom-spending-time-with-her-black-baby-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260310T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260310T200000 DTSTAMP:20260920T234934 CREATED:20260227T230133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T230146Z UID:10000096-1773169200-1773172800@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Foundations of Assistive Technology DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\nThis session will explore how assistive technology expands access and supports meaningful participation for students with disabilities \n\nThis session will explore how assistive technology expands access and supports meaningful participation for students with disabilities in the classroom. \nParticipants will receive: \n•A practical overview of the core frameworks that guide effective Assistive Technology decision‑making \n•An introduction to a range of Assistive Technology and AAC tools that can support communication\, literacy\, and time‑management skills \n•Clear\, actionable strategies they can use to support their children at home and in school. \nThis is a virtual presentation. \nPresenter: Madison Bronstein M.S. CCC-SLP\, ATP – The Assistive Technology Center at TCNJ \nMore Information: Joann Nahmias jnahmias@spanadvocacy.org \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/foundations-of-assistive-technology/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/computer-keyboard-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR