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:20260826T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T140000 DTSTAMP:20260822T071134 CREATED:20260529T164545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T164214Z UID:10000150-1787740200-1787752800@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:The Parents as Champions (PAC) Learning Series (In-Person) DESCRIPTION:This enhanced PAC series focuses on two key pillars of student success\, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Literacy\, woven throughout the entire series.\n \nBy strengthening these areas\, the series equips families with practical tools and strategies to support children’s academic\, social\, and emotional growth at home and in school.\n \nJoin us as we grow a community of informed\, confident\, and engaged parent leaders.\n \nAttendance at all three sessions is required to receive a certificate of completion\, and participants who successfully complete the series will be awarded a National Association for Family\, School\, and Community Engagement membership.\n \nNAFSCE is the only professional association dedicated solely to those who spend each and every day making family engagement happen-and strive to engage all families in the development of their children. \nLearn more about NAFSCE by visiting: https://nafsce.org/\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/the-parents-as-champions-pac-learning-series/2026-08-26/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/students-sitting-floor-with-laptop-looking-friends-telling-them-something-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260909T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260909T193000 DTSTAMP:20260822T071134 CREATED:20260803T135707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T160654Z UID:10000172-1788978600-1788982200@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights in Special Education DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn:1. Details of the special education process and parental rights and responsibilities2. To identify dreams and goals for their student3. Advocacy strategies to help them reach those goals \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/basic-rights-special-education-aug26/2026-09-09/ 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:20260922T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260822T071134 CREATED:20260803T135707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T160654Z UID:10000173-1790074800-1790078400@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights in Special Education DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn:1. Details of the special education process and parental rights and responsibilities2. To identify dreams and goals for their student3. Advocacy strategies to help them reach those goals \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/basic-rights-special-education-aug26/2026-09-22/ 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:20260922T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260922T190000 DTSTAMP:20260822T071134 CREATED:20260803T134936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T134950Z UID:10000168-1790100000-1790103600@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Procedural Safeguards 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-august2026/2026-09-22/ 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:20260923T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260923T200000 DTSTAMP:20260822T071134 CREATED:20260414T002515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T155855Z UID:10000114-1790190000-1790193600@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Assistive Technology Consideration in the IEP DESCRIPTION:This session is designed to help parents understand how Assistive Technology (AT) is considered during the IEP process and what it means for their child. Participants will learn about:1. Evidence based best practices that teams use to decide whether a student may benefit from AT2. The types of tools and supports that can be explored3. How decisions are documented in the IEP. From this session parents will feel more confident navigating the AT consideration process and advocating for appropriate support. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/assistive-technology-consideration-in-the-iep/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/teenage-girl-helping-little-sister-using-tablet-online-school-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260929T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260929T130000 DTSTAMP:20260822T071134 CREATED:20260630T180243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T180254Z UID:10000164-1790683200-1790686800@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Managing School Documents: Get Organized DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn:1.To gain a better understanding of the important documents that pertain to your child’s educational program.2.To maintain educationally relevant documents in an organized manner.3.To effectively participate in school meetings and discussions regarding your child’s educational services. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/managing-school-documents-get-organized-2/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Collaborative-focus-in-a-cozy-home-office.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR