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SUMMARY:Strengths-Based Approach: Seeing the Strengths in Every Child
DESCRIPTION:Learn how focusing on children’s strengths can build confidence\, motivation\, connection\, and a greater sense of belonging- even when they are struggling. Participants will explore simple ways to notice what children do well and use those strengths to help them grow. Key Takeaways: Recognize and name the strengths children bring to learning\, relationships\, and everyday life. Use children’s strengths to help them work through challenges and build new skills. Use language and everyday interactions that help children feel capable\, valued\, and understood. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER
URL:/event/strengths-based-approach-seeing-the-strengths-in-every-child/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement
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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-2027/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Trainings,Youth Engagement
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SUMMARY:Barriers to Bridges
DESCRIPTION:A Roadmap for Creating School Events Where Everyone Can Participate: How can we help more students and families feel welcomed\, supported\, and able to take part in school events? \nJoin us for an engaging and practical workshop focused on recognizing common barriers to participation and making simple\, meaningful changes that create a stronger sense of belonging. \nParticipants will explore how to: \n• Plan events with a variety of student and family needs in mind \n• Recognize sensory\, physical\, communication\, and participation barriers• Adapt familiar events such as festivals\, color runs\, and family socials• Gather ideas and feedback directly from families• Strengthen collaboration among families\, school leaders\, parent groups\, and community partners• Use practical tools to support event planning and communicationYou do not have to change your entire event to make a difference. Small\, thoughtful steps can help more students and families feel welcomed\, valued\, and ready to participate. \nDesigned for PTA/PTO leaders\, SEPAG members\, educators\, administrators\, family-engagement teams\, and anyone involved in planning school events. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER\n			\n				Registro para el evento
URL:/event/barriers-to-bridges/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement
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SUMMARY:Parents As Champions Training Series Morning Session
DESCRIPTION:The Parents as Champions (PAC) Learning Series (Morning Session) \nThis enhanced PAC series focuses on two key pillars of student success\, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Literacy\, woven throughout the entire series. By 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. Join us as we grow a community of informed\, confident\, and engaged parent leaders. \nEsta serie mejorada de PAC\, se enfoca en dos pilares fundamentales para el éxito de los estudiantes: el Aprendizaje Socio Emocional (SEL\, por sus siglas en inglés) y la Alfabetización\, que se integran a lo largo de toda la serie. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				REGISTER\n			\n				Registro para el evento
URL:/event/parents-as-champions-training-series-morning-session/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Engagement
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SUMMARY:Basic Rights in Special Education (In Person)
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-in-special-education-in-person/
LOCATION:5 Split Rock Drivie\, 5 Split Rock Drivie\, Cherry Hill\, 08003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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