The next SEPAG meeting will be 2/13 at 7pm at the BOE offices at 512 Cedar St., Scotch Plains. Can't make it in person? Join us virtually here.
This Meeting will focus on the roles of the School Liaisons. Stepanie Babits from Span will participate in the discussion.
Here's a List of Webinars and activities going on this week:
Monday, Feb. 13th, 10 am-10:30am
The ARC of New Jersey
Parental Rights Facebook Live Part 2-Join 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 the link above every Monday at 10am.
Tuesday, Feb. 14th, 2pm-3pm
The Arc of NJ- Stand by Me: An Overview of Supported Decision Making and Guardianship Alternatives-Join Disability Rights New Jersey's Michael Brower for an introduction to supported decision making in New Jersey. Learn about how supported decision making can work as an alternative to guardianship and how it works for people with guardians. Discussion will include the basics of guardianship law from a disability rights perspective.
Wednesday, Feb. 15th, at 12pm
SPAN From Measurable goals to Making Progress-Strategies to create IEPs with measurable annual goals as well as the required information regarding student progress.
Thursday, Feb. 16th, at 12pm-1pm
From playing with blocks to early algebra, math is not just one thing. This webinar will discuss math skills from Pre-K to 8th grade, as well as examples of assistive technologies that match those skills.
Friday, Feb. 17th
RSVP for the Feb 22nd ESCNJ Workshop A Walk Through Transitioning Into The DDD System.
Saturday, February, 18th and Sunday, February 19th at various times
Trailside-February Festivities
Upcoming:
Wednesday, 22 February, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Parent Workshop Opportunity hosted by ESCNJ-A Walk Through Transitioning Into The DDD System. This will be a virtual program on PM.
Sunday, February 26, 10 am to 2pm-JCC Special Needs Resource Fair
Tuesday, March 7, 6pm to 7pm
The Arc of NJ-Out of District Placements Webinar :Presented by Hinkle, Prior & Fischer
Thursday, March 9th, 7pm-8pm
Morris-Union Jointure Commission
PARENT AWARENESS WORKSHOP via Zoom-Online Tools to Support Reading Instruction and Language Skills
Black History Month
Highlighting African Americans with disabilities: Armani Williams
Check out this great video from NJCIE-New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education :
Supporting Students with hidden disabilities
The Inclusion Think Tank Podcast welcomes guest LeDerick Horne who is a poet, speaker and advocate. This conversation is great for parents and educators as it will provide insight into how educators can support students with hidden disabilities.
Find this and other informative info on their podcast here:https://www.njcie.org/podcast
