Workshops
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)
Schedule of
Upcoming Trainings
For updated information on SPAN trainings visit our online calendar:
http://spannj.org/training/training_for_parents_and_professionals.htm
July/2009
(Click on each date for workshop details)
Basic Rights in Special Education
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Educational Workshops * Informational Exhibits * Inspirational
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to assist you.
Doug Ulman
Keynote Speaker
Doug Ulman is a three-time cancer survivor and national cancer
survivorship advocate.Today he serves as President of the Lance
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tools to help people affected by cancer live life on their own
terms. To learn more about Doug visit him on the web at
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Carol D. O'Dell
Luncheon Speaker
Carol D. O'Dell is the author of Mothering Mother: A Daughter's
Humorous and Heartbreaking Memoir, about her experience caring
for her mother through Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and coronary
diseases.
To learn more about Carol visit her on the web at
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Transition Teleconferences
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network
Start Project
Community-based Instruction / Structured Learning Experience
Parent participation in transition planning ensures the design of
programs and supports necessary to promote movement from school
to adult life for students with disabilities.
Registration is Free!!!
Community-based Instruction
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Structured Learning Experience
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Register Online Now!
For more information call SPAN at 973.642.8100 ext. 123 or email
start@spannj.org.
Co-sponsored by New Jersey Department of Education, Office of
Special Education Programs * Statewide Parent Advocacy Network *
Funded by IDEA Part B Funds
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Transition Teleconferences
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Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 12:06:17 -0400
From: trainings@spannj.org
To: eddieweinersepta@hotmail.com
Subject: Upcoming SPAN Trainings - Aug 2009
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)
Schedule of
Upcoming Trainings
For detailed workshop locations and for updated
information on SPAN trainings visit our online calendar:
http://spannj.org/training/training_for_parents_and_professionals.
htm
Aug/2009
(Click on each date for workshop details)
Basic Rights in Special Education
An introduction to the rights and responsibilities of parents of
children with special needs under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004, the State Special
Education Code 2006, and Section 504 of the Vocational
Rehabilitation Act.
Dates:
9/15 - Warren County
10/14 - Bergen County
10/15 - Atlantic County
10/15 - Essex County
10/20 - Union County
10/29 - Middlesex County
11/18 - Bergen County
1/13/10 - Morris County
1/21/10 - Ocean County
To register contact Vivian DeWitt @ 973-642-8100 x116 or
trainings@spannj.org
Basic Rights in Transition
This workshop discusses issues relating to transitioning from
school to adult life, identifying outcomes and developing goals
as part of the IEP process. Parents and young adults will become
knowledgeable regarding resources in the community in order to
build linkages, and ensure a dignified life as a contributing
citizen.
Date:
10/13 - Ocean County
Child Welfare
This workshop addresses the overrepresentation of children and
youth with special needs in NJ's child welfare system. Youth
involved in NJ's child welfare system do not lose their rights to
appropriate education or health services; their parents also
continue to maintain their rights to participate in decision-
making regarding their youth's education and health, unless their
parental rights have been terminated. The workshop will provide
a brief overview of NJ's child welfare system and then describes
the education and health rights of juveniles in the child welfare
system.
Dates:
9/3 - Sussex County
9/11 - Somerset County
9/14 - Morris County
9/30 - Teleconference
10/16 - Hunterdon County
Essential Components of the IEP
This interactive workshop provides participants with a review of
the essential components of an Individualized Education Plan. As
a result of this workshop, participants will be able to read and
understand an IEP document, be able to effectively participate in
IEP meetings and know how to address IEP concerns/issues in a
proactive and positive way.
Date:
10/19 - Mercer County
Health Advocacy - Accessing Health Coverage and Services For
Children with Special Health Care Needs
This workshop focuses on accessing health coverage and services
for children with special health care needs. Topics covered
include an introduction to the various health insurance models,
who is eligible and how to apply; mental health services and the
child behavioral health system; advocacy in the managed care
environment; health support services; consumer laws-COBRA, HIPAA,
ERISA, FMLA; and adult systems of care.
Dates:
9/14 - Essex County
9/15 - Union County
9/16 - Passaic County
9/22 - Hudson County
9/30 - Atlantic County (rescheduled)
10/8 - Essex (register after 9/15)
IEP and Measurable Goals
This workshop provides a step-by-step overview of the IEP process
and demonstrates how families can participate as equal partners
in that process. Families also learn about the federal
requirements for IEPs, and the mandate that they participate as
equal partners in IEP development.
Date:
10/5 - Camden County
Juvenile Justice
Youth involved in New Jersey's juvenile justice system do not
lose their rights to appropriate education or health services;
their parents also continue to maintain their rights to
participate in decision-making regarding their youth's education
and health, unless their parental rights have been terminated.
This workshop will provide a brief overview of NJ's juvenile
justice system and then describes the education and health rights
of juveniles in the juvenile justice system as well as the
procedural safeguards available to their parents.
Dates:
9/16 - Morris County
9/23 - Sussex County
9/23 - Teleconference
Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act focuses on meaningful
access, services and accommodations for students with
disabilities and special health/emotional needs. This workshop
will provide information on requirements of the law. Information
regarding the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
and the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) will also be
provided.
Date:
10/21 - Bergen County
TELE-CONFERENCIAS AL MEDIODIA DE DEFENSORIA EN EDUCACION 2009
Las Tele-conferencias serán presentadas de 12:00-1:00 pm y la
sesión de preguntas y respuestas será de 1:00-1:30 pm
Dates:
8/6 - Transición a la Edad Adulta y
Graduación
8/13 - Disciplina, Determinación de Manifestación,
Evaluación de Comportamiento Funcional y Soporte al
Comportamiento
Positivo 8/20 -
Creando Acuerdos
Para inscribirse por favor llame al 973-642-8100 x 111 (María
Rodríguez) o a través del correo electrónico:
trainings@spannj.org
Special Education Parent Leadership Round Tables
This is an opportunity to exchange ideas around what works to
enhance and sustain family engagement in schools to improve
outcomes for children with disabilities. Strategies to start and
run local special education parent advisory groups will be
discussed. Network with other parent leaders and educators in
your county.
Dates:
8/3 - Burlington County - Contact: Geri Elmer-
geritaliano@yahoo.com 609-526-5468
8/4 - Monmouth County Contact: Lynn Muller-Guiser -
lmullerguiser@spannj.org - 732-933-1202
To register call or email the START Project contact for your
county. For more information contact the START Project Director
at
856-397-5294 or email at start@spannj.org
START Transition Teleconferences
Calls are scheduled from 12 noon - 1pm
Participant dial-in number: 877-850-9955
Dates:
8/4 - Community-based Instruction
Presenter: Bill Freeman
New Jersey Dept of Education, Office Special of Education
Programs
Conference ID: 21283798
8/11 - Structured Learning Experience
Presenter: Bob Haugh
New Jersey Dept of Education, Office Special of Education Programs
Presenter: Anne Freeman
New Jersey Dept of Education, Office of Career and Technical
Education
Conference ID: 21266966
For more information call SPAN at 973.642.8100 ext. 123 or email
start@spannj.org.
Co-sponsored by New Jersey Department of Education, Office of
Special Education Programs * Statewide Parent Advocacy Network
* Funded by IDEA Part B Funds
Understanding ADHD
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
represent 3-5% of America's school-age population. They can and
do succeed when adults who work with them understand that their
behaviors respond to instruction and intervene in positive ways.
This workshop has been developed to help educate parents,
teachers and others about ADHD. It consists of areas addressing
diagnosis (what it is, who can diagnose it,
services/interventions), disability categories under which a
child may qualify for services, behavior management and
instructional strategies.
Dates:
9/23 - Essex County
9/24 - Middlesex County
9/24 - Atlantic County
2/10/2010 - Bergen County
Using Multiple Intellegences to Help Children Learn
Each child has unique gifts and strengths that may not be
identified through traditional assessments. This workshop will
explore how you can learn how to identify each child's
unique "multiple intelligences" and gain teaching strategies
designed to help bring out the best in each child.
Dates:
9/17 - Essex County
3/10/10 - Mercer County
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Attached is the brochure for Pathways for Exceptional Children¹s
November
> 14, 2009 conference on bridging the gap between school and
community
> programs. Our mentors will be speaking about the "children
teaching
> children" model. We have invited a special key note speaker, Dr.
Mary Shea
> from San Diego, California, who is known as an expert at the
national level
> for building "authentic" inclusion into community programs.
>
> We will be talking about our "Magic of Reading & Writing"
program and how
> literacy is so critical to the success of our children. "Project
Win-Win"
> which is our employment program for children with special needs
ages 12 and
> above will also be highlighted. Pathways will be discussing our
"Dream It
> Forward" concept of getting children more involved in our
communities which
> is our most valuable resource for inclusion.
>
> Please feel free to register children as well who are interested
in
> mentoring or professions working within the vast array of
disability fields.
> Our Lead Mentors will be speaking about the many opportunities
for children
> to get involved in Pathways and how they are planning to get the
"children
> teaching children" model into schools and communities across the
state.
>
> For more information about Pathways, visit our website at
> http://www.pathwayskids.org/
>
> Best,
> Melinda Jennis
> President, Pathways for Exceptional Children
>
>
> ***********************************************
>
> Every Child is Born with Wings ...
> It's with the Support of Special People that
> They All Learn to Soar
>
> Visit our website
>
Pathways for Exceptional Children¹s November (See forms page)
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