SPF-SEPAG Update for the week of February 26th


 


Here's a List of Special Education related resources, events and updates going on this week:


Sunday, February 26th,10 am to 2pm

Monday, Feb. 27th, 10:00 am-10:30 am

Tuesday, Feb. 28th  


Thursday, Mar. 2nd, 12:30pm

  • SPAN- The Reluctant Reader-Do you have a hard time getting your child to turn off the technology and read a book? Join us to discuss strategies for using your child's interests to motivate them to read. 
  • SPAN-Family Connections: How We Stand Up to Bullying 1:30-2:30-We'll look at the challenges facing parents and caregivers whose children experience bullying, how to advocate on their behalf, and how some states are responding with Anti-Bullying policies. Finally, we'll take a look at what happens when the bully might be yours.

Upcoming:

  • Wednesday, March 15th, 4pm- Scotch Plains Library-Read with a Therapy Dog-Our a Therapy Animal Program is geared for students in grades K-5 who want to practice their reading skills! This program is ideal for not just emerging readers, but all readers!
  • Wednesday, March 22nd, 5:30-8:00pm-Montclair State University in person and virtual-Forget Me Not:Inclusion in the Classroom   A film by Olivier Bernier


Tools you can use:



As Black History Month comes to a close, here's a recap of some notable African-Americans with disabilities that we've shared, and some local Black History Events going on through the end of the month. 


Highlighting African Americans with disabilities

Online Reading

Local Events


March is National Developmental Disability Awareness Month

Developmental Disability Awareness Month is an opportunity to promote respect for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to increase awareness of the daily obstacles faced by these individuals and their families. This month is also a chance to provide understanding, encouragement and opportunities to help persons with developmental disabilities lead productive and fulfilling lives.

Here's some educational info front he ARC of NJ


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