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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.

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  • Beyond the Bell: Building a Community-Wide Attendance Team

    Virtual , United States

    Participants will learn how to build a multi-tiered system of support that identifies attendance barriers early, responds with targeted interventions, and connects students and families to meaningful resources.

  • Planificación Laboral Dirigida por los Jóvenes

    Virtual , United States

    Learn how to set tech boundaries, talk about digital behavior, teach situational awareness, and respond to both online and offline safety concerns with confidence.

  • Procedural Safeguards

    Procedural Safeguards
    Virtual , United States

    This workshop will provide information on parental rights under the NJ Administrative Code pertaining to written notice, consent, confidentiality, access to records, dispute resolution procedures, disciplinary protections and more

  • 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.

  • Student Led IEPs 2

    Student Led IEPs 2
    Virtual , United States

    Participants will learn:1. What do families and students need to do to begin the student-led IEP process for students?2. What do student-led IEPs look and feel like for students, families, and teachers?3. Tools for students to develop self-advocacy skills

  • Managing School Documents: Get Organized

    Virtual , United States

    Participants will learn:
    1.To gain a better understanding of the important documents that pertain to your child’s educational program.
    2.To maintain educationally relevant documents in an organized manner.
    3.To effectively participate in school meetings and discussions regarding your child’s educational services.

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