SPAN Presents: Becoming a SPAN Resource Parent - Summer 2020

DATES:   JULY, 13TH, 15TH, 20TH, 22ND, 27TH, 29THSESSION TOPICS: Session 1 - Basic Rights in Special Education/ NJ Resources  Session 2 - Federal & State Laws and Regulations/ Inclusion & LRE  Session 3 - Individualized Education Plan/Transition  Session 4 - Positive Student Supports/Discipline  Session 5 - Advocacy Skills/Leadership skills  Session 6 - Health Advocacy/Graduation  TRAINING FEES WAIVED FOR THOSE WHO SIGN ON AS A SPAN VOLUNTEER. An SRP may volunteer their time in a variety of ways: * Responding to inquiries from parents regarding information about the nature of a disabling condition and/or resources in the community. * Providing parents with information about their parental rights. * Providing parents with information about the early intervention or special education process. * Assisting parents in preparation for IFSP or IEP meetings. * When appropriate, supporting parents at IFSP or IEP meetings. * Supporting parents in mediating conflicts with schools, early intervention, health insurers. * Assisting parents in organizing parent support groups. * Attending county based SPAN trainings to assist trainers by handling registration and refreshments * Assisting with clerical help in organizing resources in SPAN’s Resource Center/Library If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled sessions, you will be able to make up that session at a later date.  Make-up sessions are offered at several locations and may not be held in the same location as the original session.  For additional SRP training/registration information, contact Nicole Pratt  (973) 642-8100 X197 email npratt@spanadvocacy.org ------------------------- DATES:   JULY, 13TH, 15TH, 20TH, 22ND, 27TH, 29TH REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to attend all sessions of the training. * Interest in working with parents of children with disabilities or special health needs. * Willingness to increase knowledge, build advocacy skills and support families. * Good interpersonal skills.   South Location: The Monmouth Family Support Organization