It starts with you. Join this important conversation with NJ Senator Vin Gopal, Chair, Senate Education Committee about his role as a policymaker. SPAN Policy Director, Peg Kinsell will discuss how a bill becomes a law and ways that parent groups can influence the policies that affect children with learning differences.

Monday, May 23rd at 7:00 PM

and/or

Wednesday, May 25th at 10:00 AM

Register for the Roundtable here

Submit a question for the Senator here

For additional information or to submit a question without using the form,

contact Debbie Esposito

Upcoming Events

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SPAN offers a variety of learning opportunities for families and the professionals who work with them. Check out our Event Calendar here for details and registration links

Upcoming Events include:

• Education and Health Care Rights in the Juvenile Justice System
• Empowering Women Resilience Information Session
• Starting and Running an Effective SEPAG
• Virtual Town Hall - COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Families
• Reunión Comunitaria Virtual Vacunas COVID-19

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SPAN Resource (SRP) Parent Training

Spring, 2022

"It takes each of us to make a difference for all of us."

The SRP Training course covers:

• Laws and regulations
• Special education processes 
• Strategies for working effectively with the school team 
• Dynamics of systems that serve children with disabilities and special health care needs

Both parents/caregivers and professionals are welcome to participate. The course includes:

• Eight weekly Zoom sessions
• Google Classroom learning activities that are completed independently

Individuals who complete the entire training course receive a compilation of useful resources and are prepared to share information with families about concerns related to their child’s education and development.

Register Here

There is no fee to register for those 

who commit to volunteering after completing the course.

There is a $350 fee for those who do not wish to volunteer.