Resend of the Special Connection June 2026 Newsletter

JUNE 2026 NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents & Friends,

Happy Father's Day!

And Congratulations to all the graduates from preschool though college!

Please stay safe this summer and remember to reapply your sun screen.

If there is a specific topic about your child's education that you would like to learn more about, please email us at info@ascfamily.org with your request. Our new registration links have been created to make signing up simpler for you.

Please see below for our free workshops starting in September. They are presented by the Law Firm of Hinkle, Prior, Fischer and Oberweis who will present on the 3 topics below, addressing the new 2026-2027 school year.

Have a great summer!

🌷

Sincerely,

The ASCF Staff

Julie, Tammi, Terry, Meredith, Dennis, Sean, Phoebe, Corie and Matthew

FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

Our FREE workshops are open to all families and caregivers!

For more information about our workshops, please visit our website by clicking the link at the bottom of the newsletter.

TRANSITION

MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Location: Online (A zoom link will be emailed to the email on your registration, the morning of the event.)

TRANSITION

HIGH SCHOOL TO "WHAT'S NEXT?"

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Location: Online (A zoom link will be emailed to the email on your registration, the morning of the event.)

SAVE THE DATE!!

All workshops below are presented by one of the Attorney at the Law Firm of Hinkle, Prior, Fischer & Oberweis.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 6:30 pm via/Zoom

Topic: "Rights and Responsibilities in Special Education"

Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6:30 pm/via Zoom

Topic: Advocating for an Appropriate School Placement and Related Services"

Wednesday November 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm/via Zoom

Topic: "Turning 18: What Every Parent of a Child with Disabilities Needs to Know"

Visit our Website

VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS

DAD CHAT

Join this virtual Dad's group on the second Monday of each month at 8:00 pm.

Please email Dennis at dennis@ascfamily.org or call us at

973-728-8744

with your email address and phone number to register.

Click the button at the bottom of the page for more information on our website.

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

DISCLAIMER:

The Association for Special Children and Families does not provide or give legal or medical advice.

DESCARGO DE RESPONSABILIDAD:

La Asociación para Niños y Familias Especiales no proporciona ni brinda asesoramiento legal o médico.

The contents of this newsletter was developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, H328C10009. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.