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Empowering families as advocates and partners in improving education, health/mental health and human services outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, youth and young adults.
We are committed to children and families with the greatest need due to disability or special health/mental health needs; poverty; discrimination based on race/ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, immigrant or homeless status; involvement in the child welfare or juvenile justice systems; geographic location; or other special circumstances. SPAN’s individual assistance, workshops, and resources are available in languages other than English. Learn more about us.
read our 2023 annual report: Doing More for Families and Students →
Paul & Karen Franklin
THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support SPAN on Friday evening, September 26, and enjoyed some great food, drinks, inspiring conversation, and an amazing awards presentation.
Congratulations to our two award recipients, New Jersey Attorney General, Matthew J. Platkin and Susan Coll-Guedes, M.Ed.
visit our Soiree Review Page →
Make a Lasting Impression
The SPAN Parent Advocacy Network invites our friends, parents, partners, and affiliated organizations to take part in a unique opportunity to be featured on our Tree of Gratitude, which will grace the entryway of our new office.
Find support, trainings, assistance and other information and resources here.
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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.
Overview This workshop will focus on early reading and the different skills that make a successful reader and ways to practice them at home. Join SPAN's NJTSS-ER Project on Monday, March 23, […]
MULTIPLE DATES AVAILABLE This workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs. This workshop provides families with an introduction to […]
Información general ¡Venga por los recursos y quédese para la discusión! ¡Inscríbase una sola vez! Le mantendremos en la lista para futuros Círculos. Únase a nuestros próximos Círculo de Padres. […]
Parenting is a journey—you don’t have to do it alone. Come and connect with other parents and caregivers for open, supportive conversations about everyday parenting topics.
MULTIPLE DATES AVAILABLE This workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs. This workshop provides families with an introduction to […]
SPAN Youth Chats is a community of youth supporting youth, monthly, hearing from professionals and SPAN staff on empowerment in daily living
Participants will learn:1. What is system policy advocacy2. Stages of policy change3. How to become involved.
This workshop focuses on the right to services and accommodations for students with disabilities and special health/emotional needs who may not be eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities […]
MULTIPLE DATES AVAILABLE This workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs. This workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the NJ Code, and Section 504 […]
Overview Navigating the special education system can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. Navigating the special education system can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. Our Individual Education Plan (IEP) Clinics are designed to help families understand, participate in, and advocate effectively within the special education process. […]
SPAN Youth Chats is a community of youth supporting youth, monthly, hearing from professionals and SPAN staff on empowerment in daily living
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