SPAN - Parent Advocacy Network Helpful Links
Frequently requested resources:
Parental Rights in Special Education - NJ (2019)
Understanding the Evaluation Process
Sample Request Letter - Requesting an Evaluation for your child
Parent’s role in the IEP Process (With Helpful Check Lists)
Education Related Acronyms (i.e., Did they just say PLAAFP? Find out that PLAAFP is an acronym to refer to your child’s present levels of academic and functional performance).
IEP Meeting Preparation - Checklist/Worksheet to help prepare for IEP Meeting
Communication Strategies for IEP Meeting
Establishing a Collaborative Team
Advocacy Support Resources:
CADRE, Video: Understanding Positions and Interests
Parent Center Hub, on Parent Participation
Facilitated IEP Meetings, brochure [THIS OPENS UP A PAGE THAT SAYS ERROR]
For individual assistance: SPAN’s Warm line: 1 (800) 654-SPAN (7726), 8:00 am–4:00 pm
To follow SPAN on Eventbrite to know about more SPAN events and workshops
Like the SPAN Page on Facebook for additional information and resources:
START Engaging Parents of Students with Disabilities | Facebook