Newark Workshop For Parents Of Students With Special Needs

NEWARK, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Newark Public School District. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site here.

The SPAN Parent Advocacy Network and the Newark Board of Education will host Session 2, “Supports for Struggling Parents,” of their Parent Workshop for parents of students with special needs.

Three workshops will be held in March on the 6th and 9th. Workshops on the 6th will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Salome Urena School at 284 First Avenue. The afternoon workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Oliver Street School, located at 86 Oliver Street, and the final workshop for March will be held on Saturday, March 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Newark Board of Education Central Office at 765 Broad Street.

According to the Department of Special Education, students who may be struggling academically and/or behaviorally can often benefit from early and intensive services and supports, according to Carolyn Granato, Executive Director, Special Education.

According to Ms. Granato, Session 2 will provide resources and helpful strategies for use at school and at home to help avoid student failure, including details on NJ’s Tiered System of Supports.

Parents and advocates interested in attending can register online at www.span-nps-2019.eventbrite.com or by phone at 973-733-7314. If you have questions, contact Ayo at 973-642-8100 or abajamo@spanadvocacy.org

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