SEPAG UPDATE:
The next SEPAG meeting will be held on Monday, February 5th, at 7 p.m. at the SPF Board of Education Offices at 512 Cedar St., Scotch Plains. The meeting link and future meeting dates can be found on the SEPAG site here.
SPECIAL EDUCATION RELATED RESOURCES AND EVENTS HAPPENING THIS WEEK.
Monday, Jan. 29th
10am-The Arc of NJ- Mondays With Michael (FB live)-The DDD Supports Program. Mondays with Michael is a Facebook Live series that addresses individual topics related to special education. Episodes feature a 10-15 minute discussion with The Arc of New Jersey's Director of Children's Advocacy, Michael Pearson Jr.
Tuesday, Jan. 30th
7pm-SPAN-Look to the Future: Transition from school to adult life
Wednesday, Jan. 31st
1pm-ADDITUDE-ADDitude ADHD Expert Webinars & Podcasts
4:15pm-SPAN-The SPAN Youth Chat for Ages 14-26.
Thursday, Feb. 1st
3pm, Center for Parent Information and Resources-Unlocking the Power of Family Math: Making it Easy and Fun!
UPCOMING & ONGOING EVENTS:
Feb. 5th, 10am-The ARC of NJ-What is a Special Education Parent Advisory Group
Feb. 6th, 7pm-Union County Recreation for People with Special Needs-Inclusive Ceramic Painting for All Ages
Feb. 7th and ongoing, 5pm-Union County Recreation for People with Special Needs-Inclusive Yoga for Teens and Adults with Disabilities and Special Needs
Feb. 8th, 1pm-Family Engagement & Transition: A Personal Experience
Feb. 10th, 10:30am- Fanwood Library-Paint a Canvass of Kindness
Feb. 13th, 12pm-SPAN-Paperwork for Families
Feb. 21st, 1pm-SPAN-Intervention & Referral Services: Understanding How it Works
Mar. 5th, 6:30pm-SPAN-Virtual Gathering on Stress Management and Self Care
MONTHLY THEMES:
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) Network is a project of the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Special Education funded through IDEA Part B funds. The materials and resources at the LRC's are provided to support the education of students with disabilities, helping them to succeed and to achieve in the least restrictive environment. The following information is a selection of some of the resources and information shared by the LRC as they highlight Awareness Themes for the month of January.
National Braille Literacy Month
January is Braille Literacy Month, in honor of the birthday of Louis Braille, creator of the braille writing/reading system, who was born on January 4th, 1809. The observance raises awareness of the importance of Braille to the blind and visually impaired community.
Braille BugⓇ -Published by the American Printing House for the Blind, this is a great introductory resource for parents and teachers of primary and elementary-age children! Includes information about braille, online games, and printable activities.
Celebrate Braille Literacy Month!- January Is Braille Literacy Month! Find out where you can learn braille, where to get free braille books, ideas to celebrate Louis Braille's birthday, and more resources on braille.
February is Black History Month
Highlighting African Americans with Disabilities in Honor of Black History Month | RespectAbility Reflect on the realities and challenges that continue to shape the lives of African Americans with disabilities. Learn about Black Americans with disabilities and their significant contributions to the world.
Fanwood Library-February is National Library Lovers' Month
IN THE NEWS, BROADCASTS AND UPDATES:
NJDOE-NJCIE – Inclusive Education Professional Learning Opportunities
RESOURCES & TOOLS YOU CAN USE:
SPAN-Protect Your Child's Rights to COVID-19-Related Compensatory Education
The Scotch Plains Library-Homework Help & Test Prep
Center for Parent Information and Resources-IEP TIP Sheet:Age of Majority
AT YOUR LEISURE:
The SPAN Youth Hub Blog-How to Foster Healthy Relationships
NJCIE-The Inclusion Think Tank Blog-Special Education Post Covid-19: How to Win Over Dyslexia
READING NOOK:
Thinking Differently : An Inspiring Guide For Parents Of Children With Learning Disabilities, by David Flink
Mr. Lohn (McGinn School Librarian) Reads: One Small Thing Can Make a Difference, by Natalee Creech
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