SPAN (Statewide Parent Advocacy Network) presents
Basic Rights in Special Education, an introduction to the rights and
responsibilities of parents of children with special needs under the NEW!
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004, the NEW State
Special Education Code 2006, and Section 504 of the Vocational
Rehabilitation Act on December 13, 2006 from 7pm—9pm at Valley
Hospital, 223 N. Van Diem Avenue, Conference Room 5, Lower Level,
Ridgewood, New Jersey. This workshop is FREE and will be presented
by Carolyn Hayer. Please register on line at www.spannj.org/training or
call Silvia Pavon at 973-642-8100 x116
Collaborations
Update
October 2006
Northeast Regional Early Intervention Collaborative
Young Athletes is an innovative
sports play program for children
with disabilities from ages 2-7. It
strengthens physical
development and self-esteem
through skill building. Saturdays,
October 14 through November
18, 2006 10-11am at Caldwell
College. Contact Pam Donovan at
973-364-0717.
Transition to Preschool Workshop & Resource Fair
For families with children receiving Early Intervention
Friday, October 20, 2006
10:30am to 1:00pm
Pediatric Therapy Resources, LLC
Strulowitz & Gargiulo
1 Nardone Place
Jersey City, NJ 07306 (Right off Kennedy Boulevard)
*******To Register: Call or Email Desirée Bonner at
(973)256-8484 or desiree@nreic.org
Transition to Preschool
Workshops
October 16, 2006
10:00am—12:30pm
The Child Center
200 Wanaque Avenue,
Pompton Lakes
November 1, 2006
10:00am—12:30pm
Helpful Hands
65 Willowbrook Boulevard,
Wayne
Learn about the process of
transitioning your child from the
Early Intervention System to
Special Education services un-
der your local school district.
Registration is required. Please
call or email Lily at 973-256-8484
or Lily@nreic.org
The 2006 National Caregivers Conference, “Take Comfort in
Knowledge” will take place November 2 & 3 at the Sheraton at
Woodbridge Place, Iselin. Hosted by The Family Support Center of New
Jersey, the conference will offer the opportunity to hear from nationally
known speakers, meet caregivers and providers from around the country
and view innovative programs, technologies and exhibits. To register:
The Wyckoff Family Y is pleased to announce “Billy’s Buddies”, a brand-
new outreach program for children with Down syndrome and their
families. Billy’s Buddies is a comprehensive program engaging young
children with Down syndrome while providing their families with valuable
resources and networking opportunities. The kick-off event will be
Saturday, September 16th from 9:30-11:30am in the Kuiken Community
Room. Kathy Elleo, the Billy’s Buddies Director, will introduce the
program to parents and highlight upcoming events, speakers and
workshops. “Q & A” session will follow. During the parent meeting, the
children, aged 2-6, will enjoy a creative arts class led by a qualified
special needs instructor. There is no cost for this event.
Call Kathy to register at 201-891-2081.
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