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:20261117T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261117T130000 DTSTAMP:20261115T022638 CREATED:20261020T183606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T080637Z UID:10000218-1794916800-1794920400@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Strengths-Based Approach: Seeing the Strengths in Every Child DESCRIPTION:Learn how focusing on children’s strengths can build confidence\, motivation\, connection\, and a greater sense of belonging- even when they are struggling. Participants will explore simple ways to notice what children do well and use those strengths to help them grow. Key Takeaways: Recognize and name the strengths children bring to learning\, relationships\, and everyday life. Use children’s strengths to help them work through challenges and build new skills. Use language and everyday interactions that help children feel capable\, valued\, and understood. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/strengths-based-approach-seeing-the-strengths-in-every-child/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/A-Strength-Based-Approach-to-Teaching_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261202T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261202T193000 DTSTAMP:20261115T022638 CREATED:20261020T184149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T080729Z UID:10000219-1796236200-1796239800@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Starting Strong: Talk\, Read\, Sing and Early Literacy DESCRIPTION:Parents of young children explore simple\, everyday ways to build language and literacy from birth. Using PEF’s Talk Read Sing approach\, families learn how conversation\, reading\, songs\, play\, and daily routines build the foundation children need for later reading and school success. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/starting-strong-talk-read-sing-and-early-literacy/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Starting-Strong-Talk-Read-Sing-and-Early-Litera_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270309T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270309T193000 DTSTAMP:20261115T022638 CREATED:20261102T071702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T081228Z UID:10000236-1804617000-1804620600@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Advocating for Your Child: From Concern to Action DESCRIPTION:What do you do when you know something isn’t working? Parents learn how to clearly define a concern\, gather information\, identify the right decision-maker\, communicate effectively\, document their efforts\, and determine appropriate next steps. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/advocating-for-your-child-from-concern-to-action/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Advocating-for-Your-Child-From-Concern-to-Action_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270407T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270407T193000 DTSTAMP:20261115T022638 CREATED:20261102T073013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T081252Z UID:10000237-1807122600-1807126200@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Helping Your Child-and Yourself-Manage Stress DESCRIPTION:An accessible introduction to trauma-informed and healing-centered approaches for families. Parents explore how stress can affect learning\, behavior\, relationships\, and family life and practice strategies for regulation\, connection\, resilience\, and creating a sense of belonging at home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/helping-your-child-and-yourself-manage-stress/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Helping-Your-Child-and-Yourself-Manage-Stress_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270505T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270505T193000 DTSTAMP:20261115T022638 CREATED:20261102T075736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T075747Z UID:10000238-1809541800-1809545400@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Food\, Nutrition and Learning: Connecting Families to Resources DESCRIPTION:A practical overview of how access to nutritious food supports children’s learning and well-being. Rather than teaching nutrition as experts\, PEF’s role would be resource navigation: helping parents understand school meals\, food assistance and community resources\, identify credible information\, and know where to seek additional help. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/food-nutrition-and-learning-connecting-families-to-resources/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Food-Nutrition-and-Learning-Connecting-Families-_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270602T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270602T193000 DTSTAMP:20261115T022638 CREATED:20261102T082500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T082621Z UID:10000239-1811961000-1811964600@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Partnering with Your Child's School DESCRIPTION:Parents explore what productive family-school partnership looks like and how to build relationships with teachers\, counselors\, administrators\, and other school staff. The session addresses conferences\, meetings\, communication\, participation in school decision-making\, and what parents can do when communication breaks down. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/partnering-with-your-childs-school/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Partnering-with-Your-Childs-School_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270623T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270623T193000 DTSTAMP:20261115T022638 CREATED:20261102T082958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T083008Z UID:10000240-1813775400-1813779000@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Preparing for Life After High School: Start Earlier than You Think DESCRIPTION:Parents learn how to help children build a pathway toward college\, career\, vocational training\, military service\, entrepreneurship\, or other postsecondary options. The emphasis is on starting early\, understanding graduation requirements and available pathways\, asking the right questions\, and helping young people connect their interests and strengths to future opportunities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/preparing-for-life-after-high-school-start-earlier-than-you-think/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Preparing-for-Life-After-High-School-Start-Earlie_Logo.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR