Don't miss out on these upcoming events!
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
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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Upcoming Workshops
Early Literacy Strategies for Families
Burlington County, November 21st - Register Here
Middlesex County, November 26th - Register Here

Basic Rights in Special Education
Morris County, November 20 - Register Here
Cape May County, November 21st - Register Here
Mercer County, November 26th - Register Here

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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This Week :

Newark
Wednesday,
November 20h

Public Policy Advocacy


Click here to register:



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

Special Education Volunteer Advocate
The SEVA Program is an intensive training program
designed for participants to learn to improve communication skills with families and school staff, gain advocacy skills and learn to empower families by supporting parent leadership
development. Click on the SEVA logo to view the flyer.
Next Session: Jersey City on Dec. 3rd, 10th and 17th.
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
Register by phone: 201-873-6473,

by email: [email protected]


or download and mail the registration form to: SPAN Parent Advocacy Network, 35 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102


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EARLY CHILDHOOD
PARENT LEADERSHP
SUMMIT
Experienced parent leaders as well as parents just beginning their
advocacy journey join us for this statewide, face-to-face meeting.

The summit will feature:
  • forums on early childhood policy issues
  • leadership development
  • an opportunity become part of the County Councils for Young Children opportunity to network with parent leaders statewide!
Who should attend:
  • Parents and others interested in being the voice of children birth to 8 years old
  • County Council Members
  • Parent leaders who serve, or are considering serving on various other decision-making groups (special education advocacy and advisory groups, bi-lingual education, Title I, and Early Childhood advisory groups, PTO’s, PTA’s etc.)

Date: Saturday,
December 7th, 2019

Time: 9:30a-1:30p

Place: DCF Training Facility
30 Van Dyke Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Starting and Running an Effective Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) workshop
All school districts in New Jersey are required to " ensure that a special education parent advisory group is in place in the district to provide input to the district on issues concerning students with disabilities " (N.J.A.C. 6A:14-1.2h).
This workshop is designed to have an open conversation about developing or reorganizing a Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG). Anyone interested in understanding the function of an effective SEPAG or would like more information about starting or running a group is welcome.

Date: Friday, December 13, 2019
Time: 1:00 – 2.30 PM
Location: Ocean Academy, 148 Crest Haven Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 


Presenter: Tatsiana DaGrosa, Parent Group Specialist
Email: [email protected] Phone: (609) 401-9423

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