Deepening Male Engagement: Practical Strategies for Fathers and Male Caregivers
Fathers and male caregivers play a vital role in a child’s development and school success.
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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.
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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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.
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Look to the Future: Transition from School to Adult Life
Virtual , United StatesThis 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.
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Inclusion-Everyone Belongs here
Virtual , United StatesUnderstanding key laws and policies that promote and protect inclusion.
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Managing School Documents: Get Organized
Virtual , United StatesParticipants 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.
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Empowering Educators: Simple Strategies for Managing Behavior in the Classroom
Virtual , United StatesUnderstanding the “why” behind children’s behaviors by exploring common developmental and emotional needs.
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Positive Behavior Support: Addressing Challenging Behavior
Virtual , United StatesBetter understand the functions of behavior.
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Accessing Local Supports & Community Resources in New Jersey
Virtual , United StatesParticipants will learn how to navigate trusted resource networks, access free or low-cost services, and connect with local organizations that support both immediate needs and long-term stability.
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The Joy Lab: Presence over Presents
Virtual , United StatesCentered on the idea that the greatest gifts aren’t things but moments, this gathering encourages participants to shift focus from material giving to the joy of being present with one another.
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Raising Digitally Well: Helping Children Thrive in a Digital World
Virtual , United StatesHelp children develop balanced and healthy technology habits.
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Essential Components of the IEP 2027
Virtual , United StatesThis workshop provides participants with a description of the essential components of an Individualized Education Plan.
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Basic Rights in Special Education
Virtual , United StatesLearn how to set tech boundaries, talk about digital behavior, teach situational awareness, and respond to both online and offline safety concerns with confidence.
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Look to the Future: Transition from School to Adult Life
Virtual , United StatesThis 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.
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