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SPAN Workshops:
Building Bridges To Success

Statewide
Parent
Advocacy
Network

Empowered Families:
Educated,
Engaged,
Effective!

35 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ www.spanadvocacy.org

Effective September 1, 2015

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Conference Tracks:
Keynote Speaker:
Track
A Interpreting
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Keynote
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Sandra
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Trauma
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Immigrant
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Trauma and
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Track D Sexual Trauma and Violence

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Track F Violence in the Community

Track F Violence in the Community

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Trauma,
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in Diverse Populations
in Diverse Populations

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Monday
11/9/15
11/9/15
Current Conference Partners:

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LOCATION:
LOCATION:
NJ
Department
NJ Department of of
Children&&Families
Families
Children
Professional
Center
Professional Center
VanDyke
Dyke
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3030Van
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NewBrunswick
Brunswick
New
New
Jersey
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SPAN Workshops:
Building Bridges To Success
The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) has been
providing workshops for parents and professionals for
over 25 years. We provide informa<on and resources
combined with hands on ac<vi<es. Our workshops are
also a great opportunity to connect with other parents
who understand what you are experiencing. Workshops
last approximately 2 hours. Learn new informa<on and
develop skills to apply this new knowledge in real life
situa<ons. Professional Development cer<cates
available at every workshop.

Dont miss outsign up for a workshop today!

SPAN empowers families, professionals and communi6es
interested in the health, well-being and educa6on of children.
WHY ATTEND?

SPAN workshops are an excellent way to increase knowledge of your rights regarding your
childs educa<onal or health needs and improve your ability to secure appropriate services
for your child.

TRANSLATION?

All workshops are available in English and Spanish. In addi<on, simultaneous transla<on is
available in mul<ple languages. Sign Language interpreta<on can also be made available. If
you have other transla<on needs, please let us know.

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Founda<on; IOLTA; New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabili<es

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Want To Be More
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Family Engagement
AcRviRes?
Customized Training & Consulta<on
SPAN is your one-stop resource for learning, sharing and
connec<ng regarding the development, educa<on and health
of children. We oer training, coaching and consulta<on
designed to improve your prac<ces in working with families.
www.spannj.org
School Districts- professional development to increase family engagement and
improve outcomes for students with the greatest needs.
Professionals in Health Care & Social Services- help meet the needs of children,
especially from underserved and diverse families.
Corporate Employee Resource Groups- help employees learn how to meet
their childs needs, decrease on-the-job distrac<ons.
With over 25 years of experience and na<onally recognized speakers, we can work
with you to develop customized trainings and ac<on plans to meet your specic needs.
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Accessing Health Coverage & Services for Your Family

16

Basic Rights In Special Educa<on

Bullying Preven<on Strategies

13

Crea<ng Agreement: Working Together To Resolve Conict

13

Developing an IEP with Measurable Goals

10

Developmental Milestones Chart

24

Essen<al Components of the IEP

10

Fathers Conference

21

Health Advocacy Across the Lifespan

17

Interven<ons and Supports for Struggling Students

12

LDA-NJ Annual Conference

23

Least Restric<ve Environment Including ALL Children

11

Literacy Strategies for Families

12

Look To The Future: Transi<on from School to Adult Life

15

Lunch<me Learning Webinars

NJ Statewide Network on Cultural Competence Conference

NJ Resources For Families

Paperwork For Families: Get Organized!

Partners in Educa<on Mini-Conferences

PBS Addressing Challenging Behavior

11

Procedural Safeguards Protec<ons Under IDEA

14

Rights of Youth In the Child Welfare or Juvenile Jus<ce System

14

SPAN Resource Parent Training Make A Dierence

20

Transi<on from Early Interven<on to Preschool

19

Video Launch

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Special Education - Do You Know Your Rights?

Wednesday, 9/23/2015 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Whether you're new to special education or have been
involved for a while, this presentation will provide you
with information regarding the rights and responsibilities
of families of children receiving special education services.
Begin to identify dreams and goals for your children,
understand laws and learn advocacy strategies.
To register:
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Problems at School? A 504 Plan May Help

Wednesday, 9/30/2015 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
If your student is struggling in school, he/she may
be more successful if they have interventions and
assistance. Learn how a 504 Accommodation Plan
can get your child the help they need.
To register:
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Statewide Parent Advocacy Network | 35 Halsey Street | 4thth Floor | Newark, NJ | 07102 | 800-654-SPAN | www.spanadvocacy.org
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network | 35 Halsey Street | 4 Floor | Newark, NJ | 07102 | 800-654-SPAN | www.spanadvocacy.org

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Basic Rights In
Special Education
SCHEDULE

Whether youre new to

special educa<on or have
9/11/15 in Trenton, Mercer County
been involved for a while,
this workshop is for you. This
9/15/15 in Mt. Holly, Burlington County
presenta<on
provides
families
with
an
introduc<on
9/22/15 in Rio Grande, Cape May County
to
their
rights
and
responsibili<es
as
parents
of
10/1/15 in Woolwich Twp, Cumberland Cty
children with special needs
under the Individuals with
10/2/15 in Edison, Middlesex County
Statewide

Disabili<es
Educa<on Act
(IDEA),
the
New
Jersey Code,
10/6/15 in Newton, Sussex County
and Sec<on 504 of the
Voca<onal Rehabilita<on Act.
10/7/15 in Pleasantville, Atlan<c County
Parents begin to iden<fy
dreams and goals for their
10/14/15 in Hillsborough, Somerset County
children, understand laws
and learn advocacy strategies
10/21/15 in Union, Union County
that will help them help their
children reach those goals.
10/28/15 in Washington, Warren County
Parents of classied children
and children who are having
11/9/15 in Flemington, Hunterdon County
diculty in school, but may
not be classied, will benet
11/20/15 in Wayne, Passaic County
from this training.

EN ESPAOL
10/29/15 in Lumberton, Burlington County

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amilies

NJ Resources for F
SCHEDULE
10/12/15 in Flemington
Hunterdon County

12/14/15 in Washington
Warren County

3/12/16 in Lacey
Ocean County

This workshop will cover the many

resources available in NJ to families of
children with special needs. There will be
an overview of government agencies,
educa<onal programs, community service
providers and disability specic
organiza<ons. Informa<on on how to
access programs and services will also be
provided. Detailed informa<on about
SPAN, New Jerseys federally funded PTI
(Parent Training & Informa<on Center)
will be shared.

Statewide

ilies:
Paperwork for Fam
Get Organized!
SCHEDULE
10/27/15 in Newark
Essex County

4/19/16 in Elmer
Salem County

Are you overwhelmed by the mountains of

paperwork created by your child's school
records? Not sure what to keep, what to
toss? Want to be beqer prepared for that
next mee<ng at school? Join us for this
hands-on workshop to nally get those
papers organized so you can more eec<vely
advocate for your child. ParRcipants should
bring a 3 ring binder and their child's most
recent school records. We will provide you
with resources and strategies so you leave
organized for success!

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Essential Compone
of the IEP
SCHEDULE
9/29/15 in Mt. Holly
Burlington County

10/12/15 in Forked River

Ocean County

10/21/15 in Newark
Essex County

11/18/15 in Union
Union County

Join us for this interac<ve workshop that

provides par<cipants with a review of the
essen<al components of an Individualized
Educa<on Plan. As a result of this workshop,
par<cipants will beqer understand the IEP
document and the parents role in the
development of an IEP. How to address IEP
concerns/issues in a proac<ve and posi<ve
way will be discussed. During this session,
aqendees will review their own IEP
document and will be given tools to support
their par<cipa<on in the development of
future Individualized Educa<on Plans.

Statewide

with
Developing an IEP
Measurable Goals
SCHEDULE
11/11/15 in Washington
Warren County

12/3/15 in Holmdel
Monmouth County

3/16/15 in Pleasantville
Atlan<c County

This workshop provides parents and

professionals with s trategies t o create a n
IEP with measurable annual goals and
objec<ves as well as the required
informa<on regarding student progress.
Step-by-step guidance in wri<ng
measurable goals to meet student needs
is
provided.
Maintaining
high
expecta<ons and accountability through
the measurement of student progress is
also d iscussed.

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nvironment:

Least Restrictive E

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Including ALL Chil

SCHEDULE
12/9/15 in Union
Union County

4/8/16 in Wayne
Passaic County

Inclusion is a right, not a privilege. The

Individuals with Disabili<es Educa<on
Act requires students with disabili<es
be educated with their non-disable
peers to the maximum extent
appropriate. Learn how the IEP impacts
placement, the legal requirements for
Least Restric<ve Environment and the
value of the inclusion of children with
disabili<es for all children, their families
and communi<es.

Statewide

PBS: Addressing
ior
Challenging Behav
SCHEDULE
10/3/15 in Montclair
Essex County

11/18/15 in Pleasantville
Atlan<c County

12/1/15 in Newton
Sussex County

There is osen a cycle of failure for

students with behavioral challenges. This
workshop will focus on interven<ons for
students who exhibit challenging behaviors
(e.g. aggression, self-injury, tantrums).
Iden<fying the func<on of behavior will be
discussed with an emphasis on educa<onal
strategies that help students learn
alternate behaviors that can lead to long-
term change. Informa<on on due process
rights of children in the discipline process
is also provided.

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Literacy Strategies
for Families
SCHEDULE
9/16/15 in Union
Union County

9/22/15 in Newark
Essex County

12/11/15 in Edison
Middlesex County

3/1/16 in Newton
Sussex County

Families play a crucial role in their child's

reading development. Families support
their children's reading success in many
ways - by spending <me together reading,
making quality reading materials available
at home and working with their child's
teacher. This workshop will help families
to support their child's reading
achievement, especially children who are
struggling readers. Fun, hands-on
ac<vi<es and other resources to use with
children will be provided.

Statewide

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Interventions & Su
ents
for Struggling Stud
SCHEDULE
9/17/15 in Newark
Essex County

11/3/15 in Newton
Sussex County

2/25/16 in Dover
Morris County

Students who may be struggling

academically and/or behaviorally can
osen benet from early and intensive
services and supports. This workshop
will provide informa<on on resources
and helpful strategies for use at
school and at home to help avoid
student failure. Informa<on on mul<-
<ered interven<ons, including RTI,
and student progress monitoring will
be shared.

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Bullying
is a harmful
ac<on toward
Bullying
is a harmful
ac<on towards
another
or that
any
act that
another
student student
or any act
infringes
on infringes o
a student's rights at school. It is importan
a student's
rights at school. It is important
to know
ways
to and
prevent
and
to know
ways to
prevent
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to respond t
bullying
in school.
This presenta<on
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bullying
in school.
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will
discuss
what schools
are to
required
to d
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what schools
are required
do
under the law including crea<ng a posi<v
under the law including crea<ng a posi<ve
environment
ALL students.
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students.
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regarding regarding
what students,
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what student
families,
educators
and communi<es
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educators
and communi<es
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providing
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a safe an
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welcoming
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for all students.

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rds:
Procedural Safegua
EA
Protections Under ID
SCHEDULE
9/30/15 in Flemington

Hunterdon County

1/19/16 in Skillman

Somerset County

Procedural safeguards are the protec<ons

aorded students and their families by the IDEA
(Individuals with Disabili<es Educa<on Act). This
presenta<on will provide informa<on on
parental rights under the law. Join us to learn
how to respond when problems arise.

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Rights of Youth in th
stem
Juvenile Justice Sy
SCHEDULE
11/13/15 in Edison

Middlesex County

Children and youth with disabili<es are

overrepresented in NJs Juvenile Jus<ce system.
These youth maintain their rights to appropriate
educa<on and health services. This presenta<on
will explain these rights and their parents rights
regarding decision making for their children.

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Rights of Youth in th
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Child Welfare Syste
SCHEDULE
9/15/15 in North Haledon

Passaic County

9/22/15 in Maywood

Bergen County

9/28/15 in Rio Grande

Cape May County

Youth involved in NJs child welfare system do not

lose their rights to appropriate educa<on or
health services. This workshop will provide a brief
overview of NJs child welfare system and
describe the educa<on and health rights of
juveniles. The overrepresenta<on of children and
youth with special needs will also be addressed.

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Look To The Future
Life
Transition to Adult
SCHEDULE

Transi<on planning is crucial to

increasing s uccessful o utcomes f or

9/2/15 in Northeld, Atlan<c County

life aser high school.

9/15/15 in Annandale, Hunterdon County

9/30/15 in Rio Grande, Cape May County

workshop will discuss issues

related to transi<oning from
school to adult life. Ac<vi<es and

11/12/15 in Jackson, Ocean County

12/15/15 in Elmer, Salem County

This

discussion

Statewide

3/23/16 in Somerset, Somerset County

4/14/16 in Washington, Warren County

4/20/16 in Pleasantville, Atlan<c County

to

help

iden<fy

interests and future plans will be

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Strategies

for

developing appropriate goals as

part of the IEP process will be
oered. Parents and students will
be informed about resources in
the community they can connect
with to build linkages, and ensure
a dignied life as a contribu<ng
and par<cipa<ng member of their
community.

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are Coverage
Accessing Health C
r Family
and Services For You

SCHEDULE
Many families have diculty accessing
9/9/15 in Somerville

Somerset County

9/16/15 in Red Bank

Monmouth County
9/21/15 in Pennsville

Salem County

9/21/15 in Washington

health coverage and services for

children with special health care needs.
This workshop will provide informa<on
about the various insurance models-
who is eligible, what is covered and
how to apply. Informa<on on the

Warren County

benets of the Aordable Care Act will

9/25/15 in Atlan<c City

Atlan<c County

also be provided. Sugges<ons on what

10/8/15 in Egg Harbor Township

Atlan<c County

10/23/15 in Edison

to do if you are having diculty

accessing health care services will be
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Middlesex County

11/17/15 in Union
Union County

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Health Advocacy
Across the Lifespan

SCHEDULE

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW

TO NAVIGATE THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM?

9/9/15 in Somerville
Somerset County
9/16/15 in Red Bank

Monmouth County

9/21/15 in Pennsville
Salem County
9/21/15 in Washington

Warren County

9/24/15 in Vineland
Cumberland County
10/8/15 in Egg Harbor Township

Health Advocacy Across the Lifespan

is an Advocacy Manual developed by
individuals with disabili<es and
special healthcare needs and their
families to help other families.
This workshop will show you how to
use the manual to navigate the

Atlan<c County

healthcare system. Think of it as a

11/17/15 in Union
Union County

GPS for families of children, youth

and adults with disabili<es & special
healthcare needs.

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--whenever its convenient for you!

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Need to learn more about Preschool

Special EducaRon Services?
Are you the parent of a child receiving Early
Interven<on services who will be turning 3 soon?
The Regional Early Interven<on Collabora<ves oer
workshops with informa<on on Transi<oning Your
Child from Early Interven<on to Preschool Special
Educa<on Services.
Workshop Highlights:
Transi<on planning in the IFSP
Understanding your IFSP Transi<on Page
Talking to you Service Coordinator about Transi<on
The Transi<on Process and Timelines
IDEA Components of the Federal Law
Inclusion/Least Restric<ve Environment
Eligibility & Registra<on Requirements
Learn about your Parental Rights and family
resources for the school aged years
Helpful Tips

Regional Early IntervenRon CollaboraRves

Southern New Jersey Early Interven<on Collabora<ve (serving Atlan<c,
Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Coun<es):
www.njeis.org/snjreic
Northeast Regional Early Interven<on Collabora<ve (serving Bergen, Hudson
and Passaic Coun<es): www.nreic.org
Mid-Jersey CARES for Special Children REIC (serving Hunterdon, Mercer,
Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and Somerset Coun<es): www.cnjmchc.org
Family Link REIC (serving Essex, Morris, Sussex, Union and Warren Coun<es):
www.njeis.org/familylink/

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provided with extensive training and ongoing support to help them understand the dynamics of the
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