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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/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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SUMMARY:Parent 2 Parent Support Parent Training
DESCRIPTION:Parents/Caregivers will train to be volunteers for social/emotional supports.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/parent-2-parent-support-parent-training/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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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-2/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings,Transition from School to Adult Life,Youth Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260603T161500
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SUMMARY:The SPAN Youth Chat for Ages 14-26
DESCRIPTION:SPAN Youth Chats is a community of youth supporting youth\, monthly\, hearing from professionals and SPAN staff on empowerment in daily living \n\n\n\n\nOn March 4th\, join Jeremy Hayer and the SPAN Youth Engagement Team for a presentation on Assistive Technology\, exploring practical tools and strategies that support independence\, learning\, and everyday success. \n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/the-span-youth-chat-for-ages-14-26-2/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Engagement
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T200000
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SUMMARY:Creating Agreement: Working Together to Resolve Conflict
DESCRIPTION: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 and challenges of parent-professional collaboration2. learn best practices for creating agreement\, addressing power imbalances\, and implementing cultural reciprocity3. learn how to “create agreement” with others in your district \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/creating-agreement-working-together-to-resolve-conflict/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260609T190000
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SUMMARY:AAC Overview
DESCRIPTION:Training Objectives\nThis session is designed to help parents and families1. Gain a clear understanding of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and how it can support children with communication needs.2. Explore the different types of AAC and discuss how families can use these supports during everyday routines at home\, in the community\, and in school.3. Understanding what AAC is\, how it works\, and how it can help their child’s communication\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/aac-overview/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260827T074654
CREATED:20260224T084139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T192111Z
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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/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260616T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260616T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Understanding the School Budget
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn: Understanding the School BudgetPresented by: New Jersey Family Engagement Hub &Paterson Education Fund \n\nAsking the Right Questions\nUnderstanding the School Budget\nParent Advocacy\nMeeting Facilitation\n\nTuesday\, June 16\, 2026The New Jersey Family Engagement Hub is a project of SPAN funded by the U.S. Department of Education. \nPEF Workshops 2026 Decode school budget numbers to understand district  priorities and how they impact your child’s education. \nNurturing bonds for a brighter future12:00 PM to 1:00 PM \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/understanding-the-school-budget/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement
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