Here's a List of Special Education related resources, events and updates going on this week:
Monday, Mar. 13th
- 10m, The ARC of NJ-Physical Therapy in School. 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.
- 7pm-9pm, SPAN-Families, Schools & the Power of "We": This is an opportunity to meet virtually to exchange information and to discuss emerging topics and to learn about new initiatives.
Tuesday, Mar. 14th
- 11:30am & 6pm-Center for Parent Information and Resources-Proactive Crisis Planning for Children with Mental Health Challenges - Q & A Sessions: View a recording of the Proactive Crisis Planning for Children with Mental Health Challenges workshop, then join for a live Q&A session with a PACER Center children's mental health specialist.
Wednesday, Mar. 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!
- 7pm, BCSS Cape Center-Just the Basics: Guardianship for Individuals with Disabilities: Part 1. Ray Falcon, Esq., partner, Falcon Law Group will address the roles and responsibilities of being a guardian for an individual with developmental and/or other disabilities. This workshop will focus on the basics of guardianship.
- 7:15-9:45-The Westfield Parent Teacher Council Special Education Committee Presents:The 28th AnnualAwareness Expo (In person at Edison Intermediate School, 800 Rahway Avenue, Westfield, NJ). The Awareness Expo is open to the public and free of charge.
- 7:30pm, JCC of Central NJ-2023 Pre-Tax-Day Seminar with Liz Kinstlinger: Register here to learn about Tax Deductions and Credits for Special Needs Families.
Thursday, Mar. 16th
- 2pm, Center for Parent Information and Resources-The Rights and Responsibilities of Students and The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- 6:00pm-8pm, SPFHS Mental Health and Wellness Fair: "Educate yourself on mental health topics and learn more about how you can help the young people in your life." Pre-registration is appreciated. Fill out the RSVP form attached to the QR code on the Flyer.
Friday Mar. 17th
- Register by 3/17-Sight Unseen Exhibit at Kean University -Sight Unseen presents work by the world's most accomplished blind photographers as they explore ideas about the nature of seeing. Great art, it has been said, is not a product of the eyes, but of the mind.
Upcoming:
- Monday, Mar. 20th, 10am-The ARC of NJ: Speech Language Pathology in School
- Monday, Mar. 20th, 7pm, SPF SEPAG meeting at the Scotch Plains Public Library (lower level). This will be a "Caregiver Only" meeting.
- Tuesday, Mar. 21st, The Arc of NJ-REPLAY: Money Management: Where Does Our Money Go and How Can We Make Better Decisions?
- Tuesday, Mar. 21st, 6pm, The Arc of NJ-An Overview of the College Internship Program (CIP)Join as Dan McManmon, President of the College Internship Program (CIP) talks about CIP. The College Internship Program (CIP) is a private young adult transition program for individuals 18-26 with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences offering comprehensive and specialized services.
- Wednesday, Mar. 22nd, BCSS Cape Center-So You've Become the Legal Guardian: Now What?
- Thursday, Mar. 23rd, 12-1:30pm-SPAN- Welcome to Early Intervention
- Tuesday, March 28th, 7:30pm-Nettingham Middle School Ask the Superintendent . Submit questions via this form. Questions must be submitted by March 23rd.
- Saturday Apr. 1st, Autism Acceptance Celebration- See Union County Recreation programs for People with Special Needs for more info including registration dates.
Future Events
- Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 12:00 PM-AAC in the Cloud 2023: The Power of One
- May 5-7,- New York Metro Abilities Expo
In the News and other updates:
- Dr. McGarry tweets about SPF Staff Professional Development on 3/10
- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School's Mental Health Awareness Club hosts Wellness Fair
- The New Jersey Department of Education has released Resource Documents for Specialized Populations as part of the New Jersey Partnership for Student Success (NJPSS) initiative. Learn more here.
- ICYMI: Murphy Administration Announces Programs to Boost Student Learning with High Impact Tutoring and RAPID Learning Acceleration Professional Development Programs
Tools you can use:
- Using Technology to Support Reading- Slides from Morris-Union Jointure Parent workshop
- Kean University College Steps-Kean University partners with the nonprofit College Steps to provide customized college support for students with learning and social challenges such as learning disabilities, autism and executive functioning deficits. College Steps supports students to achieve success in post-secondary education, work and life.
- SPAN-Scholarships for students with Disabilities
- ESCNJ-Equal Opportunity Support Services
At your Leisure:
- NJCIE, The Inclusion Think Tank Episode 20: Creating Inclusive & Equitable Learning Environments
- Mar 20th-26th RWJBH Opportunity Project: Restaurant Week Collaboration with Explore Millburn-Short Hills-As part of their Brain Injury Awareness Month initiative, Opportunity Project is joining forces with Explore Millburn-Short Hills and local merchants on a Restaurant Week Event to support individuals living with brain injuries
March is National Developmental Disabilities 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 from the ARC of NJ about Developmental Disabilities awareness month.
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