Workshops & Trainings
SPAN offers workshops for parents, professionals, and practitioners. These sessions offer information and resources combined with hands-on activities so you can:
- Develop new skills and apply this new knowledge in real life situations
- Increase your knowledge of your rights regarding your child’s educational or health needs
- Connect with other parents who understand what you are experiencing
Here’s what’s happening at SPAN Find all of our events in one place. 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. Details of the special education process and parental rights and responsibilities. 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.Events
Look to the Future: Transition from School to Adult Life
Virtual
, United States
Basic Rights in Special Education
Virtual
, United States
Look to the Future: Transition from School to Adult Life
Virtual
, United States
live & archived trainings
Workshops & Webinars
We offer in-person workshops on a variety of topics in education, special education, health care, mental health, youth self-advocacy, and more. Below, see our upcoming trainings and register for one that works with your schedule
Can’t make it to an in-person training session?
Browse our Video & Webinar Archive for information on special and general education, health advocacy, parent leadership, public policy, and much more.
Other Services
Customized Trainings & Workshops
SPAN is a non-profit agency. Each year we provide a limited number of FREE county-based and regional workshops open to all. We can offer customized workshops and development opportunities for schools, districts, agencies, and community-based agencies on a fee-for-service basis. Fill out our form to request a training or, contact our Director of Parent and Professional Development.
Comprehensive Trainings
SPAN presents several comprehensive training series:
1. SPAN Resource Parent Training (SRP)
2. Contact us for more information on these topics:
- Surrogate Parent Training
- Parents Engaged In Public Policy
- Parent Leadership Development
Translation & Interpretation
Most of our English workshops are also offered in Spanish.
As well, we can provide workshops in other languages upon request.
Sign Language interpretation can also be made available.
Please let us know your translation and interpretation needs.