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:20260908T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260908T120000 DTSTAMP:20261006T165858 CREATED:20260617T160041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T164532Z UID:10000153-1788865200-1788868800@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Digital Boundaries Real-World Awareness: Family Approach to Student Safety DESCRIPTION:From gaming and social media to walking home from school\, this session provides families with the tools to protect kids in today’s world. Learn how to set tech boundaries\, talk about digital behavior\, teach situational awareness\, and respond to both online and offline safety concerns with confidence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/digital-boundaries-real-world-awareness-family-approach-to-student-safety/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/close-up-portrait-girl-send-using-cell-phone-social-media-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260909T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260909T193000 DTSTAMP:20261006T165858 CREATED:20260803T135707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T170652Z 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:20260915T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260915T130000 DTSTAMP:20261006T165858 CREATED:20260630T144204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T134050Z UID:10000159-1789473600-1789477200@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Beyond the Bell: Building a Community-Wide Attendance Team DESCRIPTION:Chronic absenteeism is a complex challenge that requires more than a school-based solution. This workshop brings together school staff and community-based organizations (CBOs) to explore how a coordinated\, community-wide approach can better support student attendance and engagement.\n\nParticipants will learn how to build a multi-tiered system of support that identifies attendance barriers early\, responds with targeted interventions\, and connects students and families to meaningful resources.\n\n The session highlights the importance of collaboration across schools\, families\, and community partners to address underlying factors such as transportation\, health\, family responsibilities\, and school climate.\n\nThrough practical strategies and real-world examples\, attendees will gain tools to develop strong attendance teams\, improve data-informed decision-making\, and create sustainable systems that promote consistent attendance.\n\nWalk away with a clearer framework for working together—beyond the school day—to ensure every student has the support they need to show up and succeed.\n\nSee all events from NJFE Hub\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/beyond-the-bell-building-a-community-wide-attendance-team-2/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Group-of-middle-school-children-leaving-classrom.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260915T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260915T130000 DTSTAMP:20261006T165858 CREATED:20260803T141813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T143001Z UID:10000170-1789473600-1789477200@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Planificación Laboral Dirigida por los Jóvenes DESCRIPTION:Presentado por Tonia Weichmann\, La Red de Padres de Western New York\n \nCómo colaborar de forma eficaz con el orientador de Rehabilitación Vocacional\nCómo entender la terminología utilizada en Rehabilitación Vocacional\nEl papel del personal escolar en la planificación laboral dirigida por los jóvenes\n \nThis is a REAL Transition Partners Event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/planificacion-laboral-dirigida-por-los-jovenes/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Transition from School to Adult Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/happy-diverse-business-partners-closing-deal-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260915T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260915T130000 DTSTAMP:20261006T165858 CREATED:20260803T142205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T143119Z UID:10000171-1789473600-1789477200@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Your Career\, Your Choice: Youth-led Employment Planning with VR Services DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tonia Weichmann\, Parent Network of Western New York\n\nHow to effectively work with your VR counselor\nUnderstanding the terminology associated with VR\nThe role of school staff in youth-led employment planning\nThis is a REAL Transition Partners Event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/your-career-your-choice-youth-led-employment-planning-with-vr-services/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Transition from School to Adult Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/happy-diverse-business-partners-closing-deal-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260918T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260918T213000 DTSTAMP:20261006T165858 CREATED:20260720T171803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T172352Z UID:10000165-1789754400-1789767000@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:SPAN’s End of Summer Soirée DESCRIPTION:An evening of Impact\, Community and Celebration\n \nJoin us for a special evening to support SPAN’s work ensuring families never have to navigate systems alone\, while honoring leaders with an unwavering commitment to families.\n \n Sponsor & RSVP today\n \n Visit our Event Page URL:/event/end-of-summer-soiree-2026/ LOCATION:Princeton Marriot at Forrestal\, 100 College Road East\, Princeton\, 08540\, United States CATEGORIES:Other Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Soiree-2026-Graphic-Give-Lively.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260922T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260922T120000 DTSTAMP:20261006T165858 CREATED:20260803T135707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T170652Z 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:20261006T165858 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:20261006T165858 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:20260924T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260924T130000 DTSTAMP:20261006T165858 CREATED:20260826T175325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T155643Z UID:10000183-1790251200-1790254800@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-2027/2026-09-24/ 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:20260924T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260924T190000 DTSTAMP:20261006T165858 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:20260929T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260929T130000 DTSTAMP:20261006T165859 CREATED:20260630T180243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T202652Z 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-2/2026-09-29/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260930T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T163000 DTSTAMP:20261006T165859 CREATED:20260908T160140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T163423Z UID:10000184-1790782200-1790785800@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Executive Functioning: Practical Tools for Helping Kids Become More Independent DESCRIPTION:Executive functioning skills help children plan\, get started\, stay organized\, manage emotions\, adapt to change\, and follow through. These skills develop over time\, and the adults around children-at home\, at school\, and in community settings- play an important role in helping them grow. In this interactive workshop\, participants will explore five core executive functioning skills and how they show up in everyday life\, learn practical strategies to help children plan\, get started\, remember\, adapt\, and regulate\, explore ways to create systems and supports that promote independence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/executive-functioning-practical-tools-for-helping-kids-become-more-independent/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Executive-Functioning-Practical-Tools-for-Helping_Logo.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR