BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SPAN Parent Advocacy Network - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SPAN Parent Advocacy Network X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://spanadvocacy.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SPAN Parent Advocacy Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270216T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270216T130000 DTSTAMP:20261115T065630 CREATED:20261027T162443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T081016Z UID:10000233-1802779200-1802782800@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:When Housing Changes\, Education Shouldn’t DESCRIPTION:Housing instability can create significant disruptions for children and families\, but students experiencing homelessness have important educational rights and protections. This webinar provides a family-friendly overview of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act\, including eligibility\, immediate enrollment\, school of origin\, transportation\, dispute resolution\, and the role of the district McKinney-Vento liaison. Participants will also explore how schools and community partners can identify and support students and families experiencing housing instability. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/when-housing-changes-education-shouldnt/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/When-Housing-Changes-Education-Shouldnt_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270309T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270309T193000 DTSTAMP:20261115T065630 CREATED:20261102T071702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T081228Z UID:10000236-1804617000-1804620600@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Advocating for Your Child: From Concern to Action DESCRIPTION:What do you do when you know something isn’t working? Parents learn how to clearly define a concern\, gather information\, identify the right decision-maker\, communicate effectively\, document their efforts\, and determine appropriate next steps. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/advocating-for-your-child-from-concern-to-action/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Advocating-for-Your-Child-From-Concern-to-Action_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270316T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270316T130000 DTSTAMP:20261115T065630 CREATED:20261027T163013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T081236Z UID:10000234-1805198400-1805202000@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:From the Audience to the Agenda DESCRIPTION:Who makes decisions about your local schools\, and how can families participate? This webinar demystifies the role\, structure\, and responsibilities of local Boards of Education and helps families understand how district governance works. Participants will learn how to follow board agendas and policies\, understand public meetings\, provide public comment\, raise concerns appropriately\, and engage constructively with board members and district leadership. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/from-the-audience-to-the-agenda/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/From-the-Audience-to-the-Agenda_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270407T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270407T193000 DTSTAMP:20261115T065630 CREATED:20261102T073013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T081252Z UID:10000237-1807122600-1807126200@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Helping Your Child-and Yourself-Manage Stress DESCRIPTION:An accessible introduction to trauma-informed and healing-centered approaches for families. Parents explore how stress can affect learning\, behavior\, relationships\, and family life and practice strategies for regulation\, connection\, resilience\, and creating a sense of belonging at home. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/helping-your-child-and-yourself-manage-stress/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Helping-Your-Child-and-Yourself-Manage-Stress_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270505T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270505T193000 DTSTAMP:20261115T065630 CREATED:20261102T075736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T075747Z UID:10000238-1809541800-1809545400@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Food\, Nutrition and Learning: Connecting Families to Resources DESCRIPTION:A practical overview of how access to nutritious food supports children’s learning and well-being. Rather than teaching nutrition as experts\, PEF’s role would be resource navigation: helping parents understand school meals\, food assistance and community resources\, identify credible information\, and know where to seek additional help. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/food-nutrition-and-learning-connecting-families-to-resources/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Food-Nutrition-and-Learning-Connecting-Families-_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270602T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270602T193000 DTSTAMP:20261115T065630 CREATED:20261102T082500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T082621Z UID:10000239-1811961000-1811964600@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Partnering with Your Child's School DESCRIPTION:Parents explore what productive family-school partnership looks like and how to build relationships with teachers\, counselors\, administrators\, and other school staff. The session addresses conferences\, meetings\, communication\, participation in school decision-making\, and what parents can do when communication breaks down. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/partnering-with-your-childs-school/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Partnering-with-Your-Childs-School_Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270623T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270623T193000 DTSTAMP:20261115T065630 CREATED:20261102T082958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T083008Z UID:10000240-1813775400-1813779000@spanadvocacy.org SUMMARY:Preparing for Life After High School: Start Earlier than You Think DESCRIPTION:Parents learn how to help children build a pathway toward college\, career\, vocational training\, military service\, entrepreneurship\, or other postsecondary options. The emphasis is on starting early\, understanding graduation requirements and available pathways\, asking the right questions\, and helping young people connect their interests and strengths to future opportunities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER URL:/event/preparing-for-life-after-high-school-start-earlier-than-you-think/ LOCATION:Virtual\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Preparing-for-Life-After-High-School-Start-Earlie_Logo.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR