Here's a List of Special Education related resources, events and updates going on this week:
Monday, Feb. 20th, 10am
The Arc of NJ-Parental Rights part 3-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. 21st
- The ARC of NJ- Replay IDD and mental Illness-2pm
NJEA (New Jersey Education Association)and ArtsEDNJ-4:30-6:30 pm Student Empowerment in and Through Arts Education-Participants will make direct connections between the four artistic processes and the five social-emotional competencies through the Arts Education & Social Emotional Learning Framework, then reflect upon practices for building classroom culture where artistic-SEL is a priority and every student will flourish.
Wednesday, Feb. 22nd, 6:30pm
Parent Workshop Opportunity hosted by ESCNJ-A Walk Through Transitioning Into The DDD System. This will be a virtual program on PM.
SPAN-Building Self-Advocacy and Self-Determination Skills-Family Virtual Workshop Series: Transition to Adulthood. Sponsored by RAFT School - Based Youth Services Program
Thursday, Feb. 23rd,6:30-8pm
RWJBH Children's Specialized Hospital
Support on the Journey: Least Restrictive Environment-In this workshop, they will discuss the legal standards surrounding LRE as well as the various educational and placement options which are typically available.
SPAN, 7pm Addressing Student Behavior and Supporting Mental Health-Learn how Families and Schools can utilize the New Jersey Tiered System of Supports to address behavioral and mental health concerns
Upcoming:
Sunday, February 26th,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
- Wednesday March 8th, 6:30pm-7:30pm SPAN- Preparing for Education after High School
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: Amanda Gorman
Tools you can use:
Here are two helpful resources that can be used in preparation for annual IEP meetings:
NJ DOE IEP and Development Resources https://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/policy/iepdevelopment.shtml
Child Mind Institute-Making the most out of Your IEP meeting
Check out this great video from NJCIE (New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education) Episode 5: Inclusive Education, a Collaborative Approach
