Brick Schools Create Free Program For Special Ed Parents

BRICK, NJ — The Brick Township School District has created a program for parents of students with special needs that aims to bring parents together and answer questions while helping them navigate the special education process.

The Brick Township School District Special Education Parent Academy is a free, year-round parent engagement initiative of the district's special education department. It was designed and initiated by Kristen Hanson, the district's special education director, to partner and support district parents of special needs children.

There will be free seminars offered monthly, though the program will kick off with two in November, for district parents that aim to both provide information and be "supportive to our district parents," a news release from the district said, "but most important, unite families."

Seminars, which will be at 6:30 p.m., will be led by industry experts and Brick Township Public Schools subject specialists and will be held at the Professional Development Center at the Veterans Memorial complex, 101 Hendrickson Ave., Brick.

The first meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24.

Some topics that will be covered:

• How to Review Your Child’s IEP
• Productive Struggles/Growth Mindset
• Behavior and Autism

Please visit www.brickschools.org. Under “What’s Happening” Click “Parent Academy” to view the complete calendar of offerings and to register. (Click here)

Registration is not required, but is appreciated! Registration forms can be found on the school website. For additional Information please contact the Brick Township Special Education Department at: 732-785-3000, ext. 4515 or by email: specialservices@brickschools.org.

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