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  • Creating Agreement: Working Together to Resolve Conflict

    Virtual , United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • AAC Overview

    Virtual , United States

    Gain a clear understanding of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and how it can support children with communication needs and more.

    Free

  • Lunch and Learn: Understanding the School Budget

    Virtual , United States

    Lunch & Learn: Understanding the School BudgetPresented by: New Jersey Family Engagement Hub &Paterson Education Fund Asking the Right Questions Understanding the School Budget Parent Advocacy Meeting Facilitation Tuesday, June 16, 2026The New Jersey Family Engagement Hub is a project of SPAN funded by the U.S. Department of Education. PEF Workshops 2026 Decode school budget […]

  • Capacitación de Padres de Recursos de SPAN (SRP, por sus siglas en inglés) Verano 2026

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    Virtual , United States

    Los Participantes podrán aprenderacerca de: Las leyes yregulaciones  El proceso de Educación Especial Estrategiaspara trabajarefectivamente con el equipoescolar Las dinámicas de los sistemas queprestan servicio a los niñoscondiscapacidadesy necesidadesespeciales desalud. Auto Defensores, Padres, Cuidadores de la salud y Profesionales están invitados a participar. La capacitación es gratuita si los participantes se comprometen a realizar 30 horas […]

  • 2026 Summer South_SRP English. COVER

    2026 SPAN Resource Parent (SRP) – Virtual (SUMMER)

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    Virtual , United States

     Participants learn about:• Laws and regulations• Special education processes• Strategies for working effectively with the school team• Dynamics of systems that serve children with disabilities and special health care needs Self-Advocates, Parents, Caregivers and Professionals are welcome to participate. The training is free for participants who agree to volunteer for 30 hours upon completion. There […]

  • From Measurable Goals to Making Progress

    Virtual , United States

    Through this workshop, parents and professionals will learn practical strategies for developing IEPs with clear, measurable annual goals, along with step-by-step guidance for writing effective objectives and tracking student progress.

    Free

  • Assistive Technology Consideration in the IEP

    Virtual , United States

    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.

    Free

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