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SUMMARY:Look to the Future: Transition from School to Adult Life
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will discuss issues relating to transitioning from school to adult life\, identifying outcomes\, and developing goals as part of the IEP process. Parents and students will become knowledgeable regarding resources in the community in order to build linkages and ensure a dignified life as contributing citizens. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/look-to-the-future-transition-from-school-to-adult-life-2027/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings,Youth Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261110T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261110T200000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260803T135707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T165427Z
UID:10000216-1794337200-1794340800@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights in Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn:1. Details of the special education process and parental rights and responsibilities2. To identify dreams and goals for their student3. Advocacy strategies to help them reach those goals \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/basic-rights-special-education-aug26/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261029T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261029T193000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260826T175325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T160318Z
UID:10000202-1793298600-1793302200@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Look to the Future: Transition from School to Adult Life
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will discuss issues relating to transitioning from school to adult life\, identifying outcomes\, and developing goals as part of the IEP process. Parents and students will become knowledgeable regarding resources in the community in order to build linkages and ensure a dignified life as contributing citizens. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/look-to-the-future-transition-from-school-to-adult-life-2027/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings,Youth Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261026T091500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261026T101500
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260803T135707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T165427Z
UID:10000188-1793006100-1793009700@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights in Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn:1. Details of the special education process and parental rights and responsibilities2. To identify dreams and goals for their student3. Advocacy strategies to help them reach those goals \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/basic-rights-special-education-aug26/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261014T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261014T103000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260803T135707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T165427Z
UID:10000187-1791970200-1791973800@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights in Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn:1. Details of the special education process and parental rights and responsibilities2. To identify dreams and goals for their student3. Advocacy strategies to help them reach those goals \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/basic-rights-special-education-aug26/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T183000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260911T144214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T153250Z
UID:10000186-1791477000-1791484200@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights in Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn:1. Details of the special education process and parental rights and responsibilities2. To identify dreams and goals for their student3. Advocacy strategies to help them reach those goals \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/basic-rights-special-education-aug26-2/
LOCATION:1 Egbert Street\, 1 Egbert Street\, Pemberton\, NJ\, 08068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260929T130000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260630T180243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T202652Z
UID:10000164-1790683200-1790686800@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Managing School Documents: Get Organized
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn:1.To gain a better understanding of the important documents that pertain to your child’s educational program.2.To maintain educationally relevant documents in an organized manner.3.To effectively participate in school meetings and discussions regarding your child’s educational services. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/managing-school-documents-get-organized-2/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260924T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260924T130000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260826T175325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T160318Z
UID:10000183-1790251200-1790254800@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Look to the Future: Transition from School to Adult Life
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will discuss issues relating to transitioning from school to adult life\, identifying outcomes\, and developing goals as part of the IEP process. Parents and students will become knowledgeable regarding resources in the community in order to build linkages and ensure a dignified life as contributing citizens. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/look-to-the-future-transition-from-school-to-adult-life-2027/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings,Youth Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260923T200000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260414T002515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T155855Z
UID:10000114-1790190000-1790193600@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Assistive Technology Consideration in the IEP
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed to help parents understand how Assistive Technology (AT) is considered during the IEP process and what it means for their child. Participants will learn about:1. Evidence based best practices that teams use to decide whether a student may benefit from AT2. The types of tools and supports that can be explored3. How decisions are documented in the IEP. From this session parents will feel more confident navigating the AT consideration process and advocating for appropriate support. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/assistive-technology-consideration-in-the-iep/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260922T190000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260803T134936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T134950Z
UID:10000168-1790100000-1790103600@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Procedural Safeguards
DESCRIPTION:Procedural safeguards are the protections afforded students and their families by the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). This workshop will provide information on parental rights under the NJ Administrative Code pertaining to written notice\, consent\, confidentiality\, access to records\, dispute resolution procedures\, disciplinary protections and more. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/procedural-safeguards-virtual-august2026/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260922T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260922T120000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260803T135707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T165427Z
UID:10000173-1790074800-1790078400@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights in Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn:1. Details of the special education process and parental rights and responsibilities2. To identify dreams and goals for their student3. Advocacy strategies to help them reach those goals \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/basic-rights-special-education-aug26/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260909T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260909T193000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260803T135707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T165427Z
UID:10000172-1788978600-1788982200@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights in Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn:1. Details of the special education process and parental rights and responsibilities2. To identify dreams and goals for their student3. Advocacy strategies to help them reach those goals \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/basic-rights-special-education-aug26/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260826T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T140000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260529T164545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T164214Z
UID:10000150-1787740200-1787752800@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:The Parents as Champions (PAC) Learning Series (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:This enhanced PAC series focuses on two key pillars of student success\, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Literacy\, woven throughout the entire series.\n \nBy strengthening these areas\, the series equips families with practical tools and strategies to support children’s academic\, social\, and emotional growth at home and in school.\n \nJoin us as we grow a community of informed\, confident\, and engaged parent leaders.\n \nAttendance at all three sessions is required to receive a certificate of completion\, and participants who successfully complete the series will be awarded a National Association for Family\, School\, and Community Engagement membership.\n \nNAFSCE is the only professional association dedicated solely to those who spend each and every day making family engagement happen-and strive to engage all families in the development of their children. \nLearn more about NAFSCE by visiting: https://nafsce.org/\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/the-parents-as-champions-pac-learning-series/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260820T190000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260803T135707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T165427Z
UID:10000169-1787248800-1787252400@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights in Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn:1. Details of the special education process and parental rights and responsibilities2. To identify dreams and goals for their student3. Advocacy strategies to help them reach those goals \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/basic-rights-special-education-aug26/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260819T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260819T140000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260529T164545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T164214Z
UID:10000149-1787135400-1787148000@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:The Parents as Champions (PAC) Learning Series (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:This enhanced PAC series focuses on two key pillars of student success\, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Literacy\, woven throughout the entire series.\n \nBy strengthening these areas\, the series equips families with practical tools and strategies to support children’s academic\, social\, and emotional growth at home and in school.\n \nJoin us as we grow a community of informed\, confident\, and engaged parent leaders.\n \nAttendance at all three sessions is required to receive a certificate of completion\, and participants who successfully complete the series will be awarded a National Association for Family\, School\, and Community Engagement membership.\n \nNAFSCE is the only professional association dedicated solely to those who spend each and every day making family engagement happen-and strive to engage all families in the development of their children. \nLearn more about NAFSCE by visiting: https://nafsce.org/\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/the-parents-as-champions-pac-learning-series/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T200000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260803T134936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T134950Z
UID:10000167-1787079600-1787083200@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Procedural Safeguards
DESCRIPTION:Procedural safeguards are the protections afforded students and their families by the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). This workshop will provide information on parental rights under the NJ Administrative Code pertaining to written notice\, consent\, confidentiality\, access to records\, dispute resolution procedures\, disciplinary protections and more. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/procedural-safeguards-virtual-august2026/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260812T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260812T140000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260529T164545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T164214Z
UID:10000144-1786530600-1786543200@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:The Parents as Champions (PAC) Learning Series (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:This enhanced PAC series focuses on two key pillars of student success\, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Literacy\, woven throughout the entire series.\n \nBy strengthening these areas\, the series equips families with practical tools and strategies to support children’s academic\, social\, and emotional growth at home and in school.\n \nJoin us as we grow a community of informed\, confident\, and engaged parent leaders.\n \nAttendance at all three sessions is required to receive a certificate of completion\, and participants who successfully complete the series will be awarded a National Association for Family\, School\, and Community Engagement membership.\n \nNAFSCE is the only professional association dedicated solely to those who spend each and every day making family engagement happen-and strive to engage all families in the development of their children. \nLearn more about NAFSCE by visiting: https://nafsce.org/\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/the-parents-as-champions-pac-learning-series/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260811T110000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260630T175337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T180421Z
UID:10000163-1786442400-1786446000@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:SPAN Awareness Information and Resources
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn:1. SPAN’s Mission and Vision2. SPAN’s Assistance to Families3. SPAN’s Program areas \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/span-awareness-information-and-resources/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260722T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260722T193000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260224T092515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T143837Z
UID:10000127-1784745000-1784748600@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Positive Behavior Support: Addressing Challenging Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Better understand the functions of behaviorIncrease knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and supportsLearn strategies that encourage/increase desirable behavior \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Dates AvailableApril 15\, 2026 (in-person)July 22\, 2026 (virtual) \n			\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/positive-behavior-support-addressing-challenging-behavior/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Location\, 231 Blackhorse Ln\, 2nd floor\, Monmouth Junction\, NJ\, 08852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260730T120000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260429T130049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T144623Z
UID:10000130-1783589400-1785412800@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:2026 SPAN Resource Parent (SRP) - Virtual (SUMMER)
DESCRIPTION: Participants learn about:• 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 \nSelf-Advocates\, Parents\, Caregivers and Professionals are welcome to participate. The training is free for participants who agree to volunteer for 30 hours upon completion. \nThere is a $350 fee for those who do not wish to volunteer.​ \n			\n				REGISTER\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The sessions will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 12 pm on the following dates in July: \nThursday\, July 9 – Virtual Session 1Tuesday\, July 14 – Virtual Session 2Thursday\, July 16- Virtual Session 3Tuesday\, July 21 – Virtual Session 4Thursday\, July 23 – Virtual Session 5Tuesday\, July 28- Virtual Session 6Thursday\, July 30 -Virtual Session 7
URL:/event/2026-span-resource-parent-srp-virtual-summer/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260730T120000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260429T130019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T144520Z
UID:10000131-1783589400-1785412800@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Capacitación de Padres de Recursos de SPAN (SRP\, por sus siglas en inglés) Verano 2026
DESCRIPTION:Los Participantes podrán aprenderacerca de: \n\nLas leyes yregulaciones \nEl proceso de Educación Especial Estrategiaspara\ntrabajarefectivamente con el equipoescolar\nLas dinámicas de los sistemas queprestan servicio a los niñoscondiscapacidadesy necesidadesespeciales desalud.\n\nAuto Defensores\, Padres\, Cuidadores de la salud y Profesionales están invitados a participar. La capacitación es gratuita si los participantes se comprometen a realizar 30 horas de voluntariado al finalizar la capacitación. \nHay un pago de 350 dólares para aquellos que no deseen servoluntarios. \n			\n				Haga clic aquí para registrarse aesteevento\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Las sesiones se llevarán a cabo los martes y jueves\, de 9:30 a. m. a 12:00 p. m.\, en las siguientes fechas de julio: \nJueves\, 9 de julio -Sesión virtual 1Martes\, 14 de julio -Sesión virtual 2Jueves\, 16 de julio -Sesión virtual 3Martes\, 21 de julio -Sesión virtual 4Jueves\, 23 de julio -Sesión virtual 5Martes\, 28 de julio -Sesión virtual 6Jueves\, 30 de julio – Sesión virtual 7
URL:/event/capacitacion-de-padres-de-recursos-de-span/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T123000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260224T084139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T192111Z
UID:10000122-1781175600-1781181000@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights in Special Education
DESCRIPTION:MULTIPLE DATES AVAILABLE \nThis workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs. \nThis workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)\, the NJ Code\, and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. Parents learn to identify their dreams and goals for their children\, and learn laws and advocacy strategies that will help them help their children reach those goals. Parents of classified children and children who are having difficulty in school\, but may not be classified\, benefit from this training. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Dates AvailableMAY 8\, MAY 12\, JUNE 11 \n			\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/basic-rights/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260609T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260609T200000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260319T210339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T162200Z
UID:10000108-1781031600-1781035200@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:AAC Overview
DESCRIPTION:Training Objectives\nThis session is designed to help parents and families1. Gain a clear understanding of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and how it can support children with communication needs.2. Explore the different types of AAC and discuss how families can use these supports during everyday routines at home\, in the community\, and in school.3. Understanding what AAC is\, how it works\, and how it can help their child’s communication\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/aac-overview/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260602T200000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260420T164415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T161829Z
UID:10000141-1780426800-1780430400@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Look to the Future: Transition from School to Adult Life
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will discuss issues relating to transitioning from school to adult life\, identifying outcomes\, and developing goals as part of the IEP process. Parents and students will become knowledgeable regarding resources in the community in order to build linkages and ensure a dignified life as contributing citizens. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/look-to-the-future-transition-from-school-to-adult-life-2/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings,Transition from School to Adult Life,Youth Engagement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260602T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260602T193000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260421T145754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T150051Z
UID:10000128-1780425000-1780428600@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Parent 2 Parent Support Parent Training
DESCRIPTION:Parents/Caregivers will train to be volunteers for social/emotional supports.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/parent-2-parent-support-parent-training/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260602T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260602T120000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260224T084139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T192111Z
UID:10000139-1780398000-1780401600@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights in Special Education
DESCRIPTION:MULTIPLE DATES AVAILABLE \nThis workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs. \nThis workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)\, the NJ Code\, and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. Parents learn to identify their dreams and goals for their children\, and learn laws and advocacy strategies that will help them help their children reach those goals. Parents of classified children and children who are having difficulty in school\, but may not be classified\, benefit from this training. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Dates AvailableMAY 8\, MAY 12\, JUNE 11 \n			\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/basic-rights/2026-06-02/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260414T001542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T152844Z
UID:10000113-1779390000-1779393600@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Assistive Technology and Transition to Adult Life
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will:1. Help families understand how assistive technology can play a critical role in supporting students as they prepare for life after high school2. Explore how AT can be integrated into transition planning to build independence\, strengthen communication\, support employment and postsecondary goals\, and ensure students have the tools they need to participate meaningfully in their communities3. Provide practical strategies and resources to help students use AT confidently as they move toward adulthood. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/assistive-technology-and-transition-to-adult-life/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T130000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260420T164415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T161829Z
UID:10000120-1779364800-1779368400@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Look to the Future: Transition from School to Adult Life
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will discuss issues relating to transitioning from school to adult life\, identifying outcomes\, and developing goals as part of the IEP process. Parents and students will become knowledgeable regarding resources in the community in order to build linkages and ensure a dignified life as contributing citizens. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/look-to-the-future-transition-from-school-to-adult-life-2/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings,Transition from School to Adult Life,Youth Engagement
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260512T200000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260224T084139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T192111Z
UID:10000121-1778612400-1778616000@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights in Special Education
DESCRIPTION:MULTIPLE DATES AVAILABLE \nThis workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs. \nThis workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities as parents of children with special needs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)\, the NJ Code\, and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. Parents learn to identify their dreams and goals for their children\, and learn laws and advocacy strategies that will help them help their children reach those goals. Parents of classified children and children who are having difficulty in school\, but may not be classified\, benefit from this training. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Dates AvailableMAY 8\, MAY 12\, JUNE 11 \n			\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/basic-rights/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260512T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260512T130000
DTSTAMP:20261115T060233
CREATED:20260506T165542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T165904Z
UID:10000132-1778587200-1778590800@spanadvocacy.org
SUMMARY:Managing School Documents: Get Organized
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn:1.To gain a better understanding of the important documents that pertain to your child’s educational program.2.To maintain educationally relevant documents in an organized manner.3.To effectively participate in school meetings and discussions regarding your child’s educational services.Registration Link: https://spantainquiry.tfaforms.net/36?trainingID=a2CUg000003D1vq\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/managing-school-documents-get-organized/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings
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