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SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Empowering families as advocates and partners in improving education, health/mental health and human services outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, youth and young adults.
We are committed to children and families with the greatest need due to disability or special health/mental health needs; poverty; discrimination based on race/ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, immigrant or homeless status; involvement in the child welfare or juvenile justice systems; geographic location; or other special circumstances. SPAN’s individual assistance, workshops, and resources are available in languages other than English. Learn more about us.
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Paul & Karen Franklin
The 2025 SPAN Summer Soiree Was a Ton of Fun!
THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support SPAN on Friday evening, September 26, and enjoyed some great food, drinks, inspiring conversation, and an amazing awards presentation.
Congratulations to our two award recipients, New Jersey Attorney General, Matthew J. Platkin and Susan Coll-Guedes, M.Ed.
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Parents As Champions Training Series Morning Session
Virtual , United StatesThis enhanced PAC series focuses on two key pillars of student success, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Literacy, woven throughout the entire series. Esta 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.
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Look to the Future: Transition from School to Adult Life
Virtual , United StatesThis 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.
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Basic Rights in Special Education
Virtual , United StatesDetails of the special education process and parental rights and responsibilities.
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Deepening Male Engagement: Practical Strategies for Fathers and Male Caregivers
Virtual , United StatesFathers and male caregivers play a vital role in a child’s development and school success.
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Parents As Champions Training Series Morning Session
Virtual , United StatesThis enhanced PAC series focuses on two key pillars of student success, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Literacy, woven throughout the entire series. Esta 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.
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Asking the Right Questions: Getting the Information You Need
Virtual , United StatesParents learn practical strategies for asking effective questions, identifying who has the information or authority they need, following up when they don't get an answer, and documenting important conversations.
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Look to the Future: Transition from School to Adult Life
Virtual , United StatesThis 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.
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Soluciones Positivas para las Familias
Virtual , United StatesSoluciones Positivas para las Familias es un programa divertido de siete sesiones para padres, madres y cuidadores de niños(as) de 2 a 8 años.
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The Power of Words: Helping Children Grow Through Everyday Language
Virtual , United StatesLearn simple ways to use language that builds confidence, encourages responsibility, and strengthens relationships.
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Positive Solutions for Families
Virtual , United StatesParticipants will learn the special education process, advocacy and leadership skills and different ways how to access services and supports for their child.
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Basic Rights in Special Education
Virtual , United StatesDetails of the special education process and parental rights and responsibilities.
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