SPAN Parent Advocacy Network

Website https://spanadvocacy.org/

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  • Look to the Future: Transition from School to Adult Life

    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.

    This is a virtual workshop.

    Free

  • All Kids Belong: The Importance of LRE/Inclusion

    The presentation will provide an overview of the IEP process, describes the legal requirements for Least Restrictive Environment

    This workshop will review the IEP process with specific focus on the Legal requirement of Least Restrictive Environment. Will discuss the value of Inclusion for ALL children and provide Strategies to help include students with special needs in general education classes.

    Free

  • Family Engagement in Literacy: Partnership – Working Together for Success

    Family Engagement in Literacy: Practice Building Key Literacy Skills

    When parents are looking for ways to support their child’s reading at home, it is useful for them to know the key early literacy skills in an easy-to-understand way. This session defines the foundational skills of literacy and provides hands-on examples to show parents how they can engage their child at home in learning the skills while also making reading fun.

    Please contact Alexix Pratt for any questions: apratt@spanadvocacy.org

    Free

  • Policy & Systems Advocacy

    Participants will learn:
    1. What is system policy advocacy
    2. Stages of policy change
    3. How to become involved.

    Free

  • Construyendo un Futuro de Posibilidades

    ¡Conferencia gratuita para jóvenes y sus padres/cuidadores! Aprende sobre la transición a la vida adulta, los servicios para adultos y la autodefensa. Únete en persona y descubre estrategias y recursos proporcionados por SPAN. Habrá una variedad de expositores con información útil. Importante: Los padres y cuidadores (que pueden asistir a sesiones separadas) deben acompañar a su joven. SPAN no ofrece cuidado individual, pero los jóvenes pueden asistir con su persona de apoyo. Ningún joven puede quedarse solo en el evento en ningún momento.

    Free

  • Partners in Education Transition Mini-Conference

    FREE conference is for youth and their parents/caregivers to learn about the transition to adult life, adult services, and self-advocacy.

    Join us in person to learn strategies and resources from SPAN!

    There will be a variety of Exhibitors providing resources.

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    Parents and caregivers (who can attend separate tracks) must accompany the conference with their young adult/youth. SPAN does not provide support to individuals, but they are welcome to provide their support person.

    Free

  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA

    This workshop focuses on the right to services and accommodations for students with disabilities and special health/emotional needs who may not be eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for special education.

    Free

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Overview

    Training Objectives
    This session is designed to help parents and families
    1. 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