Don't miss out on these upcoming events!
|
|
|
|
Let's Read Together!
Tips to make story time fun and frequent!
Second Date Added !!
Wednesday, October 16th, 2019
12 Noon-1 PM
|
•What can you do to help your child become an enthusiastic reader?
•What do you do if reading with your child turns bedtime into a battle?
•Do you wish your active child could be calmer and more focused when reading together?
JOIN US FOR THIS ONE-HOUR WEBINAR TO LEARN:
- How to build comprehension, vocabulary, and phonics skills
- When is really the best time to read together
- Why “shared reading” can make story time more fun
And so much more…
To register by phone or for more information:
Contact Debbie: 201-873-6473
(Click on flyer to download)
|
|
|
|
|
Story-Time Boot Camp
November 7th, 8th, or 9th
|
NJEA Teacher convention weekend is a time for teachers to sharpen their skills and stay current in their subject areas. Well, guess what? As our children’s’ first teachers, we as parents need to sharpen our skills, too! This child-friendly, interactive workshop will give you the chance to stay up to date on ways to build vocabulary and reading skills at home. You are invited to bring your children to this half-day workshop, where together you will:
- Practice reading together in a way that honors your child’s age and stage
- Learn ways to make your time together even more enjoyable
- Learn to make shared reading time a two-way conversation
- Create crafts and play games that build vocabulary and print awareness
For
more information
contact: Debbie desposito@spanadvocacy.org /201.873.6473
November 7th, 8th, or 9th, 10am-1pm
Register here:
|
|
|
|
|
Partners in Education:
Transition
Mini Conference
|
- Does your child have an IEP?
- Do you have questions about your child’s education?
- Does your youth need to build their self-advocacy skills?
- Do you understand how to navigate the different Adult Services systems?
- Are you familiar with Supported Decision-Making?
This
free
conference will provide information to both youth/young adults and their parents on education rights, developing the Transition Plan, the importance of self-advocacy and supported decision-making, adult services and more. Join us to learn strategies that will help your family prepare for the future.
Date: Saturday, November 2, 2019
Time: 8:30 - 12:30
For more information and to Register: Dawn Monaco, dmonaco@spanadvocacy.org
|
|
|
|
|
|
Upcoming Workshops
Basic Rights in Special Education
Passaic County
October 16, 2019
Transition from School to Adult Life
Essex County
October 28, 2019
|
|
|
When:
Thursday, November 21, 2019 @ 6:30pm
Where:
Stratton Elementary School, 15 Frederick Boulevard, Woolwich Twp., NJ 08085
Register Here:
Contact Debbie for more info
desposito@spanadvocacy.org
|
|
Gloucester County Parents Talk Special Education
|
Join us for this parent leadership roundtable. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with other parent leaders, school professionals and community members to share information, resources, tips and strategies to build skills and knowledge. Parents, professionals and system partners can work together to improve programs and outcomes for children with disabilities.
Our meeting will feature guest speaker, James McBee, the Child Study Team Supervisor for Gloucester County
. He will discuss the role of the County CST Supervisor and answer questions about when how to best engage with his office.
(Click on the flyer to download)
|
|
|
This Week
:
Asbury Park
October 15th
Clifton
October 19th
Click here to
|
|
START-PLD Presents
Parent Advocacy Prep
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
|
START-PLP offers
Parent Leadership Development
for parents of children ages birth to 8-years old statewide who are ready and willing to be a voice for children and families in their County Councils for Young Children or other decision-making groups. The workshop series will focus on three areas:
•
Public Policy Advocacy
•
Serving on Groups (SOG)
•
Action Planning
**Certificates will be issued upon completion of all three sections. **
(Click on flyer to download)
For more information, contact
|
|
|
When:
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 @ 6:30pm
Where:
Pennsville School District Administration Building
30 Church Street
Pennsville, NJ 08070
|
|
Salem County
Parents Talk
Special Education
|
Join us for this parent leadership roundtable. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with other parent leaders, school professionals and community members to share information, resources, tips and strategies to build skills and knowledge. Parents, professionals and system partners can work together to improve programs and outcomes for children with disabilities.
Our discussion will focus on resources you can use to help your child transition to adult life.
(Click on the flyer to download)
|
|
|
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network | 1-800-654-7726 | www.spanadvocacy.org
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
