Available programs, services and resources going on this week and upcoming in February





The next SPF SEPAG meeting will be 2/13 at 7pm. See link for further details.


Here's List of Webinars and activities happening week:


Monday, Feb 6th at 10am-10:30am

The Arc of New Jersey

Parental Rights-Facebook LIve 

Join us every Monday at 10am on Facebook Live for a brief chat with Michael Pearson Jr., Director of Children's Advocacy at The Arc of New Jersey. Each week, Michael will discuss a topic related to special education and share helpful tips and resources for families. No registration is necessary, just visit our Facebook page every Monday at 10am.


Tuesday, Feb 7th at 6pm-7pm

The Arc of New Jersey

Isabel Mavrides-Special Education Webinar Series: Advocating For Your Own Education

This webinar will explore the importance of knowing your rights in advocating for your education. To do so, Isabel will provide a brief overview of an IEP and the importance of advocacy in the IEP process. Additionally, Isabel will cover topics such as standing up for yourself in the classroom and working with teachers to understand your needs.


SPAN Parent Advocacy Network 

Wednesday, Feb 8th at 12:30 pm

Key Components of the IEP


Wednesday, Feb. 8th 2023, at 4:30pm-5pm

The Span Youth Chat (For ages 13-26)-A discussion about Learning resources to empower youth and  young adults.


Thursday, Feb. 9th at 6:30pm

Look to the Future: Transition from School to Adult Life


 

Black History Month

Highlighting African Americans with Disabilities:Haben Girma


Next Week:

SEPAG Meeting on 2/13


Look out for these events happening later this month:

Parent Workshop Opportunity hosted by ESCNJ-A Walk Through Transitioning Into The DDD System.

This will be a virtual program on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM.


JCC Special Needs Resource Fair

Sunday, February 26, 2023 • 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m