Assistive Technology and Transition to Adult Life
Gain a clear understanding of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and how it can support children with communication needs and more.
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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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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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Gain a clear understanding of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and how it can support children with communication needs and more.
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.
Los participantes asistirán a un programa basado en evidencia diseñado para apoyar a los niños y las familias a manejar comportamientos.
Participants will learn:
1.To gain a better understanding of the important documents that pertain to your child’s educational program and more.
Attendees will participate in an evidence based program designed to support children and families to navigate behavior that challenges them.
Key Takeaways Learn how to navigate NJ databases to advocate for their children, and guide families through the NJ School Performance Reports and state assessment data found on the official NJDOE website while gaining the practical skills needed to decode your child’s report card.
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 […]
Participants will learn:
1.To gain a better understanding of the important documents that pertain to your child’s educational program and more.
Participants will learn:
1.To gain a better understanding of the important documents that pertain to your child’s educational program and more.
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 […]
SPAN Youth Chats is a community of youth supporting youth, monthly, hearing from professionals and SPAN staff on empowerment in daily living
The presentation will provide an overview of the IEP process and describe the legal requirements for the Least Restrictive Environment principle.
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