Special Connection July 2026 Newsletter

JULY 2026 NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents & Friends,

The ASCF staff hopes you had a wonderful Fourth of July and enjoyed time celebrating with family and friends.

We’re excited to share several upcoming training opportunities scheduled for August, September, October, and November. Be sure to explore this July newsletter for details and registration information.

We also want to let you know that the State of New Jersey Office of Special Education has released the Parental Rights in Special Education (June 2026 Edition). Please see the link below, under RESOURCES. We encourage you to review this updated resource.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact ASCF. Our contact information is: phone 973-728-8744 and you can email us at info@ascfamily.org. You can also visit our website www.ascfamily.org for additional resources and information.

Wishing you a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable 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.)

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

ASCF is sponsoring a FREE Zoom meeting from the Law Firm of Hinkle, Prior, Fischer and Oberweis on: Rights and Responsibilities in Special Education.

You must register at the registration link below. Have your questions ready! We look forward to your participation.

When: September 9, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada)

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Please visit our website for more information.

Rights and Responsibilities

SAVE THE DATE!!

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

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 above for more information on our website.

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

JUNE 2026 EDITION OF PRISE

Parental Rights In Special Education

Click on the button below to view the new edition of PRISE:

PRISE

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.