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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
Learn how a strengths-based approach helps educators build trust, motivation, and engagement by identifying and leveraging what students do well, especially those who struggle most. Shift from deficit-based thinking to strength-based noticing without minimizing challenges or expectations. Identify and name student strengths, academic, social, emotional, and behavioral, in authentic, meaningful ways. Use […]
Better understand the functions of behaviorIncrease knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and supportsLearn strategies that encourage/increase desirable behavior Dates AvailableApril 15, 2026 (in-person)July 22, 2026 (virtual)
Learn how intentional, positive language strengthens relationships, supports behavior, and helps children and young people feel capable, connected, and motivated. Recognize how everyday language influences behavior, identity, and self-belief. Shift from controlling or corrective language to language that guides and teaches. Use words that promote responsibility, cooperation, and problem-solving. Replace praise […]
REAL Transitions Partners: Lunchtime Learning Event Presented by Meghan Chapman, CRC, Federation for Children with Special Needs Explore what families partnering with career services or vocational rehabilitation counselors can look […]
SOCIOS DE TRANSICIÓN REALAPRENDIZAJE A LA HORA DEL ALMUERZO Descubra cómo puede ser la colaboración entre las familias y los servicios de orientación profesional o los asesores de rehabilitación vocacional […]
This workshop will focus on helping parents and professionals “create agreement” and avoid, minimize, or appropriately address conflict in the IFSP and IEP process. Participants will: 1. explore the benefits […]
Participants will learn:
1. SPAN’s Mission and Vision
2. SPAN’s Assistance to Families
3. SPAN’s Program areas
Effective communication with school staff goes beyond talking to teachers. In this webinar, families will learn practical strategies for engaging with administrators, counselors, nurses, and more.
This enhanced PAC series focuses on two key pillars of student success, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Literacy, woven throughout the entire series.
This webinar explores how communities can respond together — pivoting, preparing, and supporting students through unexpected transitions.
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
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