Don't miss out on these upcoming events!
NJ Community of Care Consortium
Please join us for the next NJ Community of Care Consortium meeting

Date: November 7, 2019
10 am to 1 pm

Location: Hamilton Township Public Library
1 Justice Samuel Alito Jr Way, Mercerville, NJ 08619

Networking and lunch immediately following the meeting.

For any questions, please contact abajomo@spanadvocacy.org



This Week :

Newark
November 6th


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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. **

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For more information, contact
For more information contact: Debbie

desposito@spanadvocacy.org 201.873.6473

November 7th, 8th, or 9th, 10am-1pm

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*Parents and their child from preschool through third grade would benefit most from this workshop.

There's still time to register for this Parent-Child*
Literacy workshop
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

Upcoming Workshops

Developing an IEP with Measurable Goals November 12th, Hudson County
Transition from School to Adult Life - November 12th, Sussex County

Essential Components of IEP
November 14, Somerset County

For more information on upcoming workshops/events check out the calendar
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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. 

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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.

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Lunchtime Learning Webinar
Developing Independence:
Supported Decision-Making, Part 2
"Incorporating Skills into the IEP"

Tuesday, December 3, 2019
12:00 - 1:00


any questions contact:
Dawn Monaco
dmonaco@spanadvocacy.org
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