SPAN Parent Advocacy Network, Inc.

From the Pacer Center site, in this Transition Tech Talk Video, an assistive technology specialist from the Simon Technology Center offers tips about helping teens read the more complex text you might find in high school and college and offers assistive technology as a solution. Three strategies are offered to help get teens ready for the rigor of college-level reading. https://www.pacer.org/transition/video/player.asp?video=161

Four years after pandemic, The Hechinger Report checks in with child care providers on the journey to rebuild. These workers saw their livelihood irreversibly changed by coronavirus. Their recovery has been steady, but slow, according to the article.

"Nearly all of the half dozen women I interviewed for my 2021 story had been seriously debilitated by Covid in some way: financially, emotionally, medically. And this spring, three years later, with a new report from the RAPID Survey Project at Stanford Center on Early Childhood showing that child care providers are suffering from record rates of anxiety and depression, I decided to check in with this dedicated group of caregivers. Nationally, an estimated 1 million paid caregivers provide child care out of their homes to about 3 million children," the article reads.

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Four years after pandemic, we check in with child care providers on the journey to rebuild - The Hechinger Report Four years ago, these workers saw their livelihood irreversibly changed. Their recovery has been steady, but slow

What does a Family-to-Family (F2F) Health Information Center do for families? F2Fs can help families participate in developing IEPs, Section 504 plans, and school-based healthcare for their children. www.familyvoices.org/FELSC. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

September is National Deaf Awareness Month! It's a time to recognize and raise awareness of the communication needs and unique identity of deaf and hard of hearing people.

Learn more about the culturally deaf community, their rich language and powerful history here: https://csd.org/stories/rich-heritage-of-deaf-people/

Interested in learning American Sign Language?
Check out these free online ASL classes at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf: https://courses.osd.k12.ok.us/

: In this brief excerpt from the 30-minute film “Rethinking College,” we hear the perspectives of several higher education instructors about having students with ID (Intellectual Disabilities) in their classrooms and the positive impact it has had on their teaching.

Watch now: https://thinkcollege.net/resource/inclusive-academics/including-students-with-id-in-college-classes-video-0

: Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move. Monitoring developmental milestones enables parents to support their child’s growth and act early if there is a concern. Complete a digital online milestone checklist for your child today: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/digital-online-checklist.html

Teachers and families working together create the best outcomes for children. Let’s build strong partnerships!


To learn more about the NJ Family Engagement Hub, visit: https://njfehub.org/

Can people with intellectual disability go to college? Yes, they can! Visit the “Think Higher. Think College.” public awareness campaign website to learn more. You’ll find a new video and lots of resources to at www.ThinkHigherEd.net
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🌟 Announcing Our New Campaign: "New Jersey is My Home Too!" 🌟
The New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD) is excited to launch our latest video series aimed at empowering individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. With the right support and resources, a full and engaged life is possible for everyone in New Jersey!
🚀 Over the next four weeks, we’ll share recordings of virtual panel discussions exploring the following topics:
1. Developmental Disability Employment- https://shorturl.at/Kl3ez
2. Developmental Disability Community Inclusion
3. Developmental Disability Advocacy
4. Navigating the Disability Services System for Non-English Speakers (for Spanish-speaking audiences)
📚 You can also access a wealth of resources related to employment, advocacy, community inclusion, and support for non-English speakers on our website!.
Join us in creating a more inclusive New Jersey! Visit our campaign page to learn more: https://njcdd.org/nj-is-my-home-too/

This article from K-12 Dive discusses how child care providers are reporting higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to how they felt before the pandemic.

“About half of the child care providers surveyed said they experienced moderate-to-high levels of anxiety symptoms, including feeling nervous or restless/fidgety. About a third of providers said they had moderate-to-high levels of sad, hopeless or worthless feelings,” the article reads.

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Child care staff report rising levels of anxiety and depression The Rapid Survey Project says material hardship among child care professionals is contributing to worsening mental health.

Join a community of peers and receive specialized guidance through didactic lessons and participant-led case presentations on complex mental health conditions affecting children and adolescents ages 9-21 on military bases and in surrounding communities.

Who can participate?
Physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers and other non-physician members of the healthcare team are encouraged to attend and will receive 1.0 CE credit for attending each session.

Registration is FREE for learners!
To join, use the QR Code or visit bit.ly/capecho

... Think College has posted a webinar resource that explores strategies to engage with faculty, encompassing activities like fostering awareness throughout the campus for inclusive postsecondary education and adapting coursework for students with intellectual disabilities auditing academic classes.

Learn more: https://thinkcollege.net/resource/inclusive-academics/inclusive-academics-working-with-faculty-and-instructors-to-support

September 14, 2024 (In-person)
Community Baptist Church of Somerset
211 Demott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevUcJHAN6zu7yJi08UJt8WciHED0nyHR-kxKp_StykCUcHlw/viewform

Parents can encourage reading by reading aloud to your children or practicing shared reading.

Educators can choose to do guided reading with their students. Scholastic offers charts providing guided reading levels.

Community organizations can offer book clubs, book swaps or quiet reading parties to encourage reading.

As a part of the Enhancing Systems of Care for Children with Medical Complexity initiative, Family Voices is a part of the Coordinating Center led by AcademyHealth. Health equity can often be difficult to measure, especially for children with medical complexity and their families, who may face compounding systemic challenges. Explore some key considerations and existing resources to select or create an assessment at https://academyhealth.org/publications/2024-07/assessing-health-equity-selecting-or-creating-assessment-instrument

👩‍⚕️🏥 Are you a frontline health care hero in South Jersey? Your voice matters! 📣 Help shape infection prevention and control education with your insight. Fill out the survey to help us better serve your health care facilities: bit.ly/3J5PUJ9

Informal School Removals and How to Respond - Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. Informal school removals occur when a student is removed from their classroom or the school environment without the formal invocation of disciplinary procedures.[1] Informal removals can include a parent being called to pick up their student from school due to their behavior without a suspension, be...

Should teachers customize their lessons or just stick to the ‘script’?

Some educators say district-provided curricula aren’t culturally relevant and don’t serve student needs, according to this article from The Hechinger Report.

“Teachers say curricula aren’t culturally relevant or inclusive, don’t prioritize a student’s perspective, ability and experience and seem to be created by providers who are removed from the classroom. In some cases, teachers say a lack of professional development on how to implement a curriculum can make it hard to use,” the article reads.

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Should teachers customize their lessons or just stick to the ‘script’? Some educators say district-provided curricula don't serve student needs. Experts fret about too much drift from standards.

OSD is offering online ASL I and II for this fall semester again! It's FREE! It is for anyone who want to learn ASL to be able to communicate with a Deaf person.

The registration for Online ASL Classes for ASL I and II is now open until September 30th. The Online ASL Classes for ASL I and II will begin on September 16th and continue until December 30th. These classes are non-credit level courses. This is a "go at your own pace" class.

To register: https://courses.osd.k12.ok.us/
On the website, scroll down to read FAQ.

... Job Accommodation Network - Getting accommodations on the job can be a challenging process if you have never done it before. The Job Accommodation Network or JAN is a great place to get information and help from experts. Take a couple minutes to explore the JAN website today! www.askjan.org