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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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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 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, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) for an online family workshop about Early Reading. We'll cover: The "Big 5" Skills: ways to practice them at home. […]
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.
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 This session will explore how assistive technology expands access and supports meaningful participation for students with disabilities This session will explore how assistive technology expands access and supports meaningful participation for students with disabilities in the classroom. Participants will receive: •A practical overview of the core frameworks that guide effective Assistive Technology decision‑making •An […]
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 SPAN Youth Engagement Team for a presentation on Assistive Technology, exploring practical tools and strategies that support independence, learning, and everyday success.
Overview En este seminario web hablaremos sobre el papel de los Centros para la Vida Independiente (CILs). Aprendizaje a la hora del almuerzo ¡Únete a nosotros! Los asistentes descubrirán cómo los Centros para la Vida Independiente (CILs): Colaboran con las personas para orientarlas por los sistemas, al tiempo que fomentan la independencia a través de […]
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