During SRP training, participants learn about education and civil rights laws and regulations, as well as the special education process and strategies for working with the school team to ensure appropriate educational programs and related services for children and youth. Attendees parents, individuals, young adults, and professionals, are provided with extensive training and ongoing support to help them understand the dynamics of the systems that serve children with disabilities and special healthcare needs.

The SRP course is provided via six weekly five-hour sessions. Individuals who complete the entire training series receive a compilation of useful local, state, and national resources and will then be prepared to share information with families about issues or concerns they may have about their child’s education and development.

This weekly course will be on the following Wednesdays for six weeks
from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.

at the East Brunswick Public Library - 2 Jean Walling, East Brunswick, Civic Center Dr,
East Brunswick, NJ 08816

April 9

April16

April 23

May 7

May 14

May 28

Note: The class sessions are not consecutive. There is are skip weeks for April 30 and May 21

Topics covered in the SRP course include:

Laws and Regulations
Parent Rights in Special Education
Multi-tiered systems of Support, Intervention and Referral Systems, and Special Education Evaluation
IEPs - measurable goals, progress reporting, Least Restrictive Environment
Positive Behavior Supports and School Discipline
Creating Agreement /Conflict Resolution/Parent-Professional Collaboration
Early Intervention
Transition to Adulthood
Systems Advocacy and Leadership
Health Advocacy

Presented by: Multiple SPAN Team members

More Information: npratt@spanadvocacy.org

SPAN Resource Parent (SRP) - In Person Course