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Improving Student Outcomes: Inclusion Works!

Parents as Partners in Promoting
Best Practices in Inclusive Education

Join us for a lunchtime webinar for parents and caregivers that focuses on best
practices in supporting the inclusion of students with disabilities in general
education programs to improve student outcomes. Inclusion is the practice of
educating ALL students together – student with disabilities and students without
disabilities – regardless of their abilities or readiness. Studies show that
students with mild to significant disabilities in inclusive settings
have increased academic achievement. Hear from leading
educators and parents in New Jersey as they share strategies for
parents to effectively partner with their schools and districts in
promoting best practices in inclusive education.

Date: Friday, January 18, 2013
Time: 12 noon to 1 pm

Instructions for Participating in the Webinar

If you do not have access to a computer you can join the event by phone only.  To join online follow the link below. For the audio use either your computer speakers OR the conference phone line listed below.  If you use the phone line please be sure to turn the speakers on your computer OFF.

Conference Phone Number(s):  1-800-591-2259

Participant Code: 483094

To join the meeting online:

http://tadnet.adobeconnect.com/inclusionwebinar/

(Please log in as a guest.)

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Questions about the Webinar?
Please contact Dianne Malley at dmalley@spannj.org or 856-397-5294

To register online: http://inclusionworkswebinar.eventbrite.com/
To register by phone: 1-973-642-8100 ext. 123

What do you want to learn more about, take this quick 5 question survey.
For more information: call 973-642-8100 ext 123 or email start@spannj.org

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Co-sponsored by
New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Special Education (NJOSE)
and Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)
Funded by IDEA Part B funds

Special Education Monitoring Process:

An Overview for Parents (Webinar) 

The Special Education Monitoring Process: An Overview for Parents

Join us at lunchtime on Wednesday, January, 16 2013 from 12pm – 1  pm for a webinar presented by the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Special Education and hosted by the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) for an overview of the Special Education Monitoring Process. Audience: Parents and Caregivers of Students with Disabilities.

Overview: Under the requirements of IDEA 2004, the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Special Education (NJOSE) conducts monitoring in school districts and charter schools in order to improve educational results and functional outcomes for students with disabilities and ensure compliance with program requirements. Topics covered in this webinar include:

• Types of Supervision Conducted by NJOSE
• Priority Areas for NJOSE
• The Monitoring Process
• How Parents Can Learn More About the Process

Powerpoints:

Special Education Monitoring Process

Be Informed: Tips for Parents on the Special Education Monitoring Process

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Parents as Partners in Special Education:

Collaboration and Parental Rights

In special education, collaboration between families and educators is essential. This training offers parents, caregivers and educators an opportunity to learn about their rights in the special education process and how to be an effective partner in the education of children.

Topics will include:

• an understanding of the parent’s role as part of a collaborative team;

• effective communication strategies;

• steps to creating agreement;

• understanding procedural safeguards; and

• strategies for organizing information and preparing for IEP meetings.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Parents, Caregivers and Educators of Students with Disabilities

Spanish translation available upon request.

REGISTRATION

Go to: http://www.nj.gov/education/lrc/pd/

Find the location and date of the session you wish to attend at the Learning Resource Center in your region. Directions and additional information are provided at the registration site. Light snacks will be provided.

Sponsored by the NJ Department of Education, Office of Special Education (NJDOE/OSE)

and the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN).

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