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Dear Special Education Teachers:
We are developing a social and emotional learning survey, specifically designed to assess students with learning disabilities — and we would be grateful for your help.
To participate, you will respond to questions that measure the social and emotional learning of up to three of your students with learning disabilities. We will not be collecting information that would identify your students.
For each student that you assess, you will earn a $15 Amazon gift card. Each assessment should take approximately 15 minutes. You can evaluate up to three students, which would result in a $45 Amazon gift card — this should take approximately 45 minutes.
You may select ‘skip question’ for any survey item.
Here is the link for the survey: SURVEY LINK
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jonathan Cohen at [email protected]
ADHD Expert Webinars
Click here to be directed to ADDitude’s current webinar page.
These webinars will be recorded. Register now and we’ll reserve you a spot (even if you can’t attend live) and email you the replay link.
What is Assistive Technology and Why Is It Important?
All students with disabilities should be considered for assistive technology. Learn about AT consideration checklists, ways to discuss AT in IEP meetings, AT evaluations, and the importance of training.
Date: July 14, 2021 | Time: 12:00pm–1:00pm
Presented by: Adam Krass
More information: Dawn Monaco at [email protected]
Special Education Legislative Summit 2023
Typically held in Washington, D.C., during July, the Special Education Legislative Summit (SELS) is an opportunity for educators from across the country to advocate for change with Members of Congress.
Mark your calendars for July 9–13, 2023 — town halls with policy experts, in-depth learning on key issues, and advocacy skill-building.
Special Education Virtual Mini-Conference
by SPAN Parent Advocacy Network — What You Need to Know Before Schools Re-Open
Join us to learn about important considerations related to students with disabilities and special health care needs and school buildings re-opening.
Date: Wed, August 18, 2021 | Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
More information: Jeannine H Brinkley — [email protected]
Dr. Rosa Hagin Scholarship
Dr. Rosa Hagin was an educational psychologist, teacher, and advocate for children and adults with learning disabilities. Upon her death in 2014, she generously donated money for LDANJ to begin a scholarship fund for students with LD.
Scholarship winners have displayed exceptional scholarship, volunteerism, perseverance, and leadership.
Free Dyslexia Screenings
We offer a limited number of free dyslexia screenings for children in grades K–3 who have never before been tested for learning differences. Though limited in scope, these screenings will help you determine if you need further information about how your child learns.
*Screenings are offered at the Robinowitz Education Center, 800 North Road, Pennington NJ.
The SPAN Youth Hub
Welcome to the official SPAN Youth Hub blog! Here we feature weekly resources to empower youth, adult allies, and all other individuals in our communities.
Check out this Facebook group:
Parents of College Bound Students with Learning Disabilities, ADHD and ASD
ict games — spelling practice
Website with a fun game that helps a student practice spelling of trick words as well as days of the week, months, colors, and more.
AIM Institute Free Resources
Most of AIM’s professional learning webinars are recorded and easy to access online at any time. Binge watch the Teachable Moments videos featuring literacy researchers, or work through Pathways to Practice tools and trainings.
Reading with TLC
Grab free webinars and materials from Reading with TLC — including keynotes on deep reading and the science of reading, structured literacy webinars, and free phonics materials to share with colleagues and parents.
Community News
Read More About Special Education
Opinion 57: Non-Lawyer Special Education Advocates and the Unauthorized Practice of Law. On April 9, 2021, the New Jersey Supreme Court’s Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law issued ethics guidance on when non-lawyer advocates may represent or speak on behalf of special education students in IEP meetings and mediation.
Resources to Share with Families
A Family Guide to Participating in the Child Outcomes Measurement Process — Parents of a young child in early intervention or early childhood special education can learn about the 3 “child outcomes” measured for every child in such a program. Free handout from the PACER Center.
Comic Books Series Turned into Videos for Children — Jumo Health has videos (typically 8+ minutes) on different disabilities, including anxiety, asthma, AD/HD, autism, childhood cancer, growth disorders, heart defects, diabetes, food allergies, OCD, sickle cell anemia, and spinal cord injury.
How to Spot Depression in Young Children — As many as 2 to 3 percent of children ages 6 to 12 can have serious depression.
NAMI Basics & Support Groups
NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) experiencing mental health symptoms. Available online through NAMI Basics OnDemand.
NAMI Connection Recovery — 60-minute support group for adults (18+) with a mental health condition. Wednesdays 12–1 pm ET and 7–8 pm ET.
NAMI Family Support Group — 60-minute support group for adult friends and family members (18+) of people with mental health conditions. Wednesdays 7–8 pm ET.