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SPAN Parent Advocacy Network

Empowering families as advocates and partners in improving education, health/mental health and human services outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, youth and young adults.

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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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The 2025 SPAN Summer Soiree Was a Ton of Fun!

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 →

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Be a part of our Tree of Gratitude Campaign!

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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. 

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  • The SPAN Youth Chat for Ages 14-26

    Virtual , United States

    SPAN Youth Chats is a community of youth supporting youth, monthly, hearing from professionals and SPAN staff on empowerment in daily living On March 4th, join Jeremy Hayer and the […]

    Free

  • Look to the Future: Transition from School to Adult Life

    Virtual , United States

    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.

  • Basic Rights in Special Education

    Basic Rights in Special Education
    Virtual , United States

    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 […]

  • Policy & Systems Advocacy

    Virtual , United States

    Participants will learn:1. What is system policy advocacy2. Stages of policy change3. How to become involved.

    Free

  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA

    Virtual , United States

    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 Education Act (IDEA) for special education.

    Free

  • Basic Rights in Special Education

    Basic Rights in Special Education
    Virtual , United States

    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 […]

  • Basic Rights in Special Education

    Basic Rights in Special Education
    Virtual , United States

    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 […]

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