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:20261112T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261112T203000 DTSTAMP:20261111T191414 CREATED:20260923T204626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T211432Z UID:10000197-1794508200-1794515400@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Inclusion-Everyone Belongs here DESCRIPTION:Understand key laws and policies that promote and protect inclusion. \nApply effective inclusion strategies in child care settings. \nIdentify resources to support children with disabilities and special needs. \nProvide accurate and comprehensive information to families. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/inclusion-everyone-belongs-here/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Childhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Inclusion-Everyone-Belongs-here_Logo.52.40-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261203T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261203T203000 DTSTAMP:20261111T191414 CREATED:20260923T203235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T211551Z UID:10000196-1796322600-1796329800@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Empowering Educators: Simple Strategies for Managing Behavior in the Classroom DESCRIPTION:Understand the “why” behind children’s behaviors by exploring common developmental and emotional needs. \nRecognize age-appropriate behaviors that may be challenging for caregivers. \nLearn simple\, everyday strategies to respond to behaviors with care and consistency\, and to offer support.Build stronger relationships with young children by using positive guidance that promotes trust and safety. \nExplore ways to engage and partner with families to support children’s behavior and development at home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/empowering-educators-simple-strategies-for-managing-behavior-in-the-classroom/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Early Childhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Empowering-Educators-Simple-Strategies-for-Managi_Logo.01.29-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270113T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270113T193000 DTSTAMP:20261111T191414 CREATED:20261027T161540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T080950Z UID:10000231-1799865000-1799868600@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Understanding How Your Child Is Doing in School DESCRIPTION:Parents learn how to look beyond a single grade to understand their child’s progress. We’ll explore report cards\, assessments\, attendance\, teacher feedback\, school progress information\, and the questions parents can ask when something doesn’t make sense—or when their child needs more challenge or support. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/understanding-how-your-child-is-doing-in-school/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Understanding-How-Your-Child-Is-Doing-in-School_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270119T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270119T130000 DTSTAMP:20261111T191414 CREATED:20261027T162021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T081004Z UID:10000232-1800360000-1800363600@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Getting There Matters: Understanding School Transportation & Family Rights DESCRIPTION:Getting students to and from school safely and consistently is essential to student success—but transportation policies can sometimes be difficult for families to navigate. This webinar will help families and educators better understand school transportation policies\, common transportation challenges\, communication and problem-solving strategies\, and where to turn when concerns arise. Participants will leave with practical questions to ask and strategies for working collaboratively with schools and districts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/getting-there-matters-understanding-school-transportation-family-rights/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Getting-There-Matters-Understanding-School-Transp_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270216T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270216T130000 DTSTAMP:20261111T191414 CREATED:20261027T162443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T081016Z UID:10000233-1802779200-1802782800@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:When Housing Changes\, Education Shouldn’t DESCRIPTION:Housing instability can create significant disruptions for children and families\, but students experiencing homelessness have important educational rights and protections. This webinar provides a family-friendly overview of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act\, including eligibility\, immediate enrollment\, school of origin\, transportation\, dispute resolution\, and the role of the district McKinney-Vento liaison. Participants will also explore how schools and community partners can identify and support students and families experiencing housing instability. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/when-housing-changes-education-shouldnt/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/When-Housing-Changes-Education-Shouldnt_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270316T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270316T130000 DTSTAMP:20261111T191414 CREATED:20261027T163013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T081236Z UID:10000234-1805198400-1805202000@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:From the Audience to the Agenda DESCRIPTION:Who makes decisions about your local schools\, and how can families participate? This webinar demystifies the role\, structure\, and responsibilities of local Boards of Education and helps families understand how district governance works. Participants will learn how to follow board agendas and policies\, understand public meetings\, provide public comment\, raise concerns appropriately\, and engage constructively with board members and district leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/from-the-audience-to-the-agenda/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/From-the-Audience-to-the-Agenda_Logo.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR