Guest guest Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 Upcoming Events SPAN-sponsored events are capitalized and in bold print. MARCH 2007 MARCH 1, 7-9 PM, CRAWFORD-RODRIQUEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1025 LARSEN ROAD, JACKSON. JACKSON SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT SUPPORT GROUP PRESENTS THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS UNDER THE NEW IDEA/STATE CODE AND SECTION 504, FEATURING PEG KINSELL, SPAN. REGISTER BY EMAIL AT JACKSONPARENT2PARENT@.... March 1, 7:30-9 pm, Eatontown Library, 33 Broad Street, Eatontown. Entitlements: How Mental Health Consumers can Access Social Services. Contact 732-542-6422 x 10. March 3, 9-2, Bolger Middle School, 100 Palmer Place, Keansburg. Keansburg Father Time presents The Annual Dads Conference, featuring workshops on gang awareness, becoming the father you want to be, and internet safety. FREE; lunch provided.Contact Parents Anonymous, panjstress@... (with Dads Conference in subject line). Childcare reimbursement! MARCH 3, 9:30-12:30, LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER CENTRAL, 2351 RT. 130 S, DAYTON. SPAN & NJ DOE PRESENT AN INTRODUCTION TO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION: A WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS. PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF AT DEVICES AND SERVICES; DISCUSSION AND HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES ADDRESS THE USE OF AT IN SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT STUDENT ACCESS TO LEARNING. FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT DIANNE MALLEY, 856-397-5294 OR EMAIL DMALLEY@.... REGISTER AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE WORKSHOP ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.SPANNJ.ORG/START/ASSISTIVE_TECHNOLOGY_REGISTRATION.HTM. March 3, 10, 17, and 24, 10 am - 1:15 pm, NAMI Mercer, Lawrence Commons, 3371 Brunswick Pike, Suite 124, Lawrenceville. NAMI Mercer presents Visions for Tomorrow, for families of children/adolescents with a mental illness. Learn information on specific disorders as well as develop skills and knowledge in coping and self-care, advocacy, therapies, record-keeping, etc. For more information, call 609-799-8994 or email home@.... March 3-7, Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Virginia. Association for Maternal-Child Health Programs Annual Conference, Healthy Communities. Join leaders in maternal and child health, public health practitioners, and family advocates. Visit www.amchp.org. Contact Summer , 410-654-3010 or amchp@.... Win a complimentary registration by submitting to the Innovation Station, an online, searchable database of best practices in maternal and child health. March 4-6, Washington, D.C. The Arc of the US, AAMR, AUCD, National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities Disability Policy Seminar. Go to http://www.aamr.org/Events/gas.html. MARCH 5, 2-4 PM AND 5-7 PM, MIDDLESEX COUNTY FIRE ACADEMY, 101 FIRE ACADEMY DRIVE, SAYREVILLE. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PRESENTS PUBLIC FORUM ON HOW DCF CAN HELP FAMILIES GAIN ACCESS TO NEEDED SERVICES, INCLUDING FAMILY STRENGTHENING, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. SHARE YOUR INPUT!!! CALL 609-292-0422 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RSVP. March 6, 10-noon, The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life, 901 Route 10 East, Whippany. Siblings of Children with Special Needs Are Special Too, featuring Gallagher, clinical psychologist. $5. Contact Kay at lkay@... or call 973-929-2968. March 6 and for 8 weeks, NAMI Ocean County presents Visions for Tomorrow, for families of children/adolescents with a mental illness. Learn information on specific disorders as well as develop skills and knowledge in coping and self-care, advocacy, therapies, record-keeping, etc. For more information, call at 732-928-5608. MARCH 6, 6-9 PM, LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER SOUTH, 606 DELSEA DRIVE, SEWELL. SPAN & NJ DOE PRESENT AN INTRODUCTION TO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION: A WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS. PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF AT DEVICES AND SERVICES; DISCUSSION AND HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES ADDRESS THE USE OF AT IN SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT STUDENT ACCESS TO LEARNING. PARENTS WILL LEARN ABOUT THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS TO ID STUDENT NEEDS, SELECTION OF APPROPRIATE AT DEVICES, AND HOW AT CAN BE USED IN SCHOOL SETTINGS. FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT DIANNE MALLEY, 856-397-5294 OR EMAIL DMALLEY@.... REGISTER AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE WORKSHOP ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.SPANNJ.ORG/START/ASSISTIVE_TECHNOLOGY_REGISTRATION.HTM. MARCH 7, 12-1:30, ONLINE TELECONFERENCE ON KEY CHANGES TO FEDERAL AND STATE SPECIAL EDUCATION LAWS: DISCIPLINE, MANIFESTATION DETERMINATION, FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENTS, AND POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS, FEATURING PEG KINSELL, PUBLIC POLICY DIRECTOR AND SOUTHERN TRAINING COORDINATOR, SPAN. TO REGISTER, CALL SILVIA PAVON AT 973-642-8100 X 116 OR VIA EMAIL AT TRAININGS@... FREE BUT YOU MUST REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE AND GET CALL-IN INFORMATION. MARCH 7, 2-4 PM AND 5-7 PM, BERGEN COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1 BERGEN COUNTY PLAZA, HACKENSACK. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PRESENTS PUBLIC FORUM ON HOW DCF CAN HELP FAMILIES GAIN ACCESS TO NEEDED SERVICES, INCLUDING FAMILY STRENGTHENING, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. SHARE YOUR INPUT!!! CALL 609-292-0422 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RSVP. March 7, 2-3:30, TASH presents Teleconference Series on Inclusive Education: Strategies to Help Paraprofessionals and Educators work together, featuring Beth Doyle. For information and to register go to www.tash.org. March 9-10, Hilton Hotel, East Brunswick. Coalition of Infant-Toddler Educators 22nd Annual Conference featuring Holly Elissa Bruno and Ann Stadtler, keynote presenters. Contact Helen Muscato, Conference Coordinator, at 732-329-0033 or hmos@.... March 10, 9-5, Rutgers University Labor Education Center, 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick. NJ Immigration Policy Network presents its annual conference. Call 973-621-0031 or email njipn@.... MARCH 10, 9-1, NEWARK VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, 301 W. KINNEY STREET, NEWARK. LUNCH SERVED! SPAN AND NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRESENT MINI-CONFERENCE ON TRANSITION TO ADULT LIFE FOR STUDENTS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION. FREE. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CALL 973-297-5300 OR GO TO WWW.SPANNJ.ORG/START/TRANSITIONREGISTRATION FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER. MARCH 12, 2-4 PM AND 5-7 PM, CARNEGIE LIBRARY CENTER, RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE, 35 MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD, ATLANTIC CITY. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PRESENTS PUBLIC FORUM ON HOW DCF CAN HELP FAMILIES GAIN ACCESS TO NEEDED SERVICES, INCLUDING FAMILY STRENGTHENING, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. SHARE YOUR INPUT!!! CALL 609-292-0422 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RSVP. MARCH 12, 2-4 PM AND 5-7 PM, TOMS RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY, 101 WASHINGTON STREET, TOMS RIVER. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PRESENTS PUBLIC FORUM ON HOW DCF CAN HELP FAMILIES GAIN ACCESS TO NEEDED SERVICES, INCLUDING FAMILY STRENGTHENING, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. SHARE YOUR INPUT!!! CALL 609-292-0422 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RSVP. March 13, 7:30-9 pm, W. Bergen Center for Children and Youth, 1 Cherry Lane, Ramsey. Coping for Parents of Children with Asperger's and Similar Disorders, featuring Eve Thaler and Lora Mattiaccio. $20. Contact 201-444-3550 or jmarron@.... MARCH 13, 6-9 PM, LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER NORTH SATELLITE, 322 AMERICAN ROAD, MORRIS PLAINS. SPAN & NJ DOE PRESENT AN INTRODUCTION TO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION: A WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS. PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF AT DEVICES AND SERVICES; DISCUSSION AND HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES ADDRESS THE USE OF AT IN SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT STUDENT ACCESS TO LEARNING. FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT DIANNE MALLEY, 856-397-5294 OR EMAIL DMALLEY@.... REGISTER AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE WORKSHOP ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.SPANNJ.ORG/START/ASSISTIVE_TECHNOLOGY_REGISTRATION.HTM. March 13, 7-9 pm, Riverside Elementary School, 58 Riverside Drive West, Princeton. CHADD Princeton-Mercer County presents Seemann on Sensory Integration Therapy. Contact Jane Milrod Jemas, 609-683-8787 or janemilrod@.... MARCH 14, 12-1:30, ONLINE TELECONFERENCE ON KEY CHANGES TO FEDERAL AND STATE SPECIAL EDUCATION LAWS: TRANSITION TO ADULT LIFE AND GRADUATION, FEATURING ALICE HUNNICUTT, DIRECTOR OF TRANSITION PROGRAMS, SPAN. TO REGISTER, CALL SILVIA PAVON AT 973-642-8100 X 116 OR VIA EMAIL AT TRAININGS@... FREE BUT YOU MUST REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE. MARCH 14, 2-4 PM AND 5-7 PM, PHILLIPSBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY, 535 FISHER STREET, PHILLIPSBURG. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PRESENTS PUBLIC FORUM ON HOW DCF CAN HELP FAMILIES GAIN ACCESS TO NEEDED SERVICES, INCLUDING FAMILY STRENGTHENING, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. SHARE YOUR INPUT!!! CALL 609-292-0422 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RSVP. March 14, Children's Specialized Hospital, 150 New Providence Road, Mountainside. Brain Injury Association presents Sue s, Pediatric Social Worker for the Cancer Institute of NJ, on A Sibling's Response to Brain Injury. Contact a Puopolo, 732-738-1002 or epuopolo@.... March 14, 7-9 pm, ASK Presents " Understanding ADHD, " presented by CHADD. For more info, contact Diane.goff@... or LouiseRS@.... March 14, 6:30-8:30 pm, Family Support Center, 2516 Route 35 North, Manasquan. Family Support Center presents Guardianship and Special Needs Trust Workshop featuring Sara Olszak, Esq. Registration required. Call Cheryl Guaimano, 800-372-6510. March 15, 9:30-2:30, National Conference Center, Ramada Inn, East Windsor. NJ Special Education Advisory Council. For more information, go to www.state.nj.us/njded/sseac. March 15, 10-12, Family Support Center, 2516 Route 35 North, Manasquan. Family Support Center presents Guardianship and Special Needs Trust Workshop featuring Sara Olszak, Esq. Registration required. Call Cheryl Guaimano, 800-372-6510. March 15, 1-2:30 pm, National TA Center for Children's Mental Health features Integrating Mental Health and Substance Abuse (infrastructure and policy). Go to http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/programs/ta_center/tacalls2007.html. MARCH 15, 2-4 PM AND 5-6:30 PM, FERRY AVENUE BRANCH LIBRARY, 852 FERRY AVENUE, CENTERVILLE SECTION, CAMDEN CITY. DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PRESENTS PUBLIC FORUM ON HOW DCF CAN HELP FAMILIES GAIN ACCESS TO NEEDED SERVICES, INCLUDING FAMILY STRENGTHENING, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. SHARE YOUR INPUT!!! CALL 609-292-0422 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RSVP. March 15, 7:30-9, Presbyterian Church, 32 Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury. Mental Health Association of Monmouth County and Family & Friends Support Group present Mental Health and Well-Being: Group Discussion of Important Mental Health Issues, featuring Landy, PhD, Psychologist. March 16, 2-3:30, TASH presents Teleconference Series on Inclusive Education: You're Going to Love this Kid! Adapting Classrooms to Support Students/Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom, featuring a Kluth. For information and to register go to www.tash.org. March 19, 6:30 pm, Somerset County Library, 1 Vogt Drive and North Bridge Street, Bridgewater. Anything is Possible (AIP) presents Dennie Todd, Partners in Policymaking, on how to speak with legislators about your child with a disability. RSVP to Mrs. at 908-203-0179 or venita_08807@.... March 20, 10:30-11:30 am, W. Bergen Center for Children and Youth, 1 Cherry Lane, Ramsey. Planning a playdate for children with special needs, featuring Katherin Kandravy. $20. Contact 201-444-3550 or jmarron@.... MARCH 21, 12-1:30, ONLINE TELECONFERENCE ON KEY CHANGES TO FEDERAL AND STATE SPECIAL EDUCATION LAWS: DISPUTE RESOLUTION, MEDIATION, DUE PROCESS, AND COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, FEATURING DIANA AUTIN, ESQ., EXECUTIVE CO DIRECTOR, SPAN. TO REGISTER, CALL SILVIA PAVON AT 973-642-8100 X 116 OR VIA EMAIL AT TRAININGS@... FREE BUT YOU MUST REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE AND GET CALL-IN INFORMATION. March 21, 2-3:30, TASH presents Teleconference Series on Inclusive Education: What Really Works and Doesn't Work - Listen to the Experts: The Students, featuring Keefe, , and Frances Duff. For information and to register go to www.tash.org. March 22, 7-9 pm, N. Warren Special Needs Advocacy Group, Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Road, Blairstown. Renay Zamloot, Education Advocate, presents the Art of Parent and Professional Communication in the IEP process. For more info or to RSVP, call Margaret Scocozza at 908-362-9066 or Alice Landis at 908-459-9380. March 24, Bergen County, NJ Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community presents Spanish Autism series for Spanish-speaking families of children on the autism spectrum. Contact Amy Perrine, COSAC. March 25, 8 am-4:15 pm, Hilton Woodbridge, ASPEN Presents spring conference, After Graduation: Relationships, College and Employment. Go to www.aspennj.org for information. March 28, 7-8 pm, Don Imus-WFAN Pediatric Center for Tomorrow's Children, 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, Room PC 347 (3rd Floor). The Judy Center for Down Syndrome presents Constipation and Other Gastrointestinal Problems in Down Syndrome, featuring Dr. Elaine Moustafellos of Hackensack University Medical Center. Children are NOT permitted. Free parking at Second St. Parking Garage. RSVP and request a translator by March 21 to 201-996-JUDY (5839). March 28, 7:30-9 pm, W. Bergen Center for Children and Youth, 1 Cherry Lane, Ramsey. Deciphering the Code: How to help your child or teen understand their diagnosis, featuring Eve Thaler and Lora Mattiaccio. $25. Contact 201-444-3550 or jmarron@.... March 30, 2-3:30, TASH presents Teleconference Series on Inclusive Education: Assisting Parents to Successfully Advocate for their Child's Education, featuring Falvey. For information and to register go to www.tash.org. March 30, Sheraton in Eatontown, NJ Learning Disabilities Association Annual Conference: Excellence in Education: Putting Children First. Keynote speaker Ron Glodoski, The Real Deal on Turning Kids Around. Contact ldanj@... for more information. MARCH 30-31, SPAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE, CROWNE PLAZA, JAMESBURG. POWERFUL TOOLS FOR BUILDING BRIDGES FOR OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WWW.SPANNJ.ORG. $80 for one day, $150 for two days. Limited scholarships are available. For details on scholarships, contact at 973-297-5300. Workshops on education, health, inclusive child care and early childhood, child welfare, family support, human services, rights of immigrant and limited English proficient children and families, and much more! Register online using Paypal at http://www.spannj.org/conference2007/online_conference_registration.htm. March 31, Mercer County, NJ Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism Community presents Spanish Autism series for Spanish-speaking families of children on the autism spectrum. Contact Amy Perrine, COSAC. APRIL 2007 April 3, 2-3:30, TASH presents Teleconference Series on Inclusive Education: New IDEA Regulations, featuring Wehman. For information and to register go to www.tash.org. April 3, 6:30 pm, Somerset County Library, 1 Vogt Drive and North Bridge Street, Bridgewater. Anything is Possible (AIP) presents , Somerset County Regional Family Support Planning Councilor Group on how to gain services from DDD and other agencies. RSVP to Mrs. at 908-203-0179 or venita_08807@.... April 5, 7:30-9 pm, Eatontown Library, 33 Broad Street, Eatontown. Mark Sullivan, LCSW, Manager of Partial Hospitalization Programs for Meridian Behavioral Health on What's New in the Treatment of the Mentally Ill Chemical Abuser. Contact 732-542-6422 x 10. April 10, Family Intervention Services Center for Family Success presents Bryon Egland and Marta Farrell son from Child Development Institute at University of Minnesota. Contact conference@... or 973-275-1570. Egeland and son are conducting a longitudinal study of high risk children and families and have used information from this study to create STEEP: Steps Toward Effective, Enjoyable Parenting, a preventative intervention for high risk families. APRIL 11, 9 AM - 12, LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER NORTH, 7 GLENWOOD AVENUE, SUITE 201, EAST ORANGE. SPAN & NJ DOE PRESENT AN INTRODUCTION TO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION: A WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS. PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF AT DEVICES AND SERVICES; DISCUSSION AND HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES ADDRESS THE USE OF AT IN SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT STUDENT ACCESS TO LEARNING. FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT DIANNE MALLEY, 856-397-5294 OR EMAIL DMALLEY@.... REGISTER AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE WORKSHOP ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.SPANNJ.ORG/START/ASSISTIVE_TECHNOLOGY_REGISTRATION.HTM. April 19, 9:30-2:30, National Conference Center, Ramada Inn, East Windsor. NJ Special Education Advisory Council. For more information, go to www.state.nj.us/njded/sseac. April 19, NJ Law Center, New Brunswick. All day. FREE. Equal Justice: Developmentally Disabled Offenders Program Conference, featuring workshops addressing criminal justice issues surrounding victims, witnesses, and defendants with developmental disabilities. For more information, contact the Arc of NJ at 732-246-2525 x 39. April 19, 1-2:30 pm, National TA Center for Children's Mental Health features Screening and Assessment: What are the Next Steps? Focusing on early childhood mental health, the early identification process, early intervention and mental health, and Child Abuse Protection and Treatment Act. Go to http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/programs/ta_center/tacalls2007.html. April 20, 7:45 am-3 pm, Doubletree Hotel, Somerset. Rutgers 39th Annual Conference on Reading and Writing featuring Allington, Gambrell and Peck. For more information contact Rutgers Center for Effective School Practices, 732-564-0566 or mlrosen@... or visit their website at http://cesp.rutgers.edu. April 20, The College of NJ (Ewing). NJ Coalition for Inclusive Education presents Inclusion Clinic. Team members must include parent, general and special educators. $40 per person. Student-focused teams plan details of inclusion for individual child with facilitation by inclusion experts. Contact 732-613-0400 for more information. April 20, Montclair State University. 2nd Annual National Conference sponsored by the Center for Child Advocacy on " Poverty, Class and Culture: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Child Maltreatment, " feaeturing Prof. Dorothy , author of " Shattered Bonds: The Color of Child Welfare " , and Ceil Zalkind, Executive Director of the Association for Children of NJ. Contact Tina Bibbo, MSW, LSW, Program Coordinator, Center for Child Advocacy, Montclair State University, (973) 655-4089. April 22, 11 am - 6 pm, Marriott Hotel in Bridgewater near the Common Ways Mall. Anything is Possible (AIP) presents Judith Bluestone, author and speaker and founder and clinical and educational director of the HANDLE Institute,on children with autism. ADMISSION FEE. RSVP to Mrs. at 908-203-0179 or venita_08807@.... April 24, 6:30-8:30 pm, Weisman Children's Rehabilitation Hospital, 92 Brick Road, Marlton. Brain Injury Association presents Sally Kneipp, PhD, Director of Community Skills Program and Neuropsychologist, on A Sibling's Response to Brain Injury. Contact a Puopolo, 732-738-1002 or epuopolo@.... April 25, 1-2 pm, Family Caregiving Conference Call, 888-322-3914/ " Network " . Conference call from National Alliance for Caregiving and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on updates in family caregiving, Medicare, caregiving coalition. April 26, NJ Hospital Association, Conference Center, Princeton. 2007 Statewide Child Health and Safety Conference: Caring for our Children's Health and Safety, Schools and Communities Strengthening Families presented by NJ Child Health Month Committee. Workshop tracks include Child Behavior/Mental Health Issues, Model Health/Safety Prevention programs, and Professional Development/Skills Training. Contact Eloisa Ramos at 973-643-3876 or Eloisa@.... April 26, 7-9 pm, N. Warren Special Needs Advocacy Group, Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Road, Blairstown. Maureen Worden, Occupational therapist with the Lake Drive School, presents on sensory integration including direct treatment, environmental adaptations, and program development for children with sensory processing disorders. For more info or to RSVP, call Margaret Scocozza at 908-362-9066 or Alice Landis at 908-459-9380. April 27, LaQuinta Hotel, 350 Route 3 West, Secaucus, Hudson County Child Abuse Prevention Center presents 18th Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference. For more information, contact Herbst at 201-798-5588 or peteherbst@.... Registration begins in February at www.hccapc.org. April 27, 8:30-3 pm, Kean University, Male Student Empowerment Conference. $25. Featuring Kirk lin, Dr. Joy Leary (Raising Boys in America). Workshops for mothers, fathers and sons as well as educators and service providers. To register, email mstevens@... or call Matt s at 908-737-3144. April 28, Stockton College, Pomonoa, NJ. Conference on Equity and Social Justice in Education. For more information, contact Dr. Bradley Porfilio at Bradley.Porfilio@.... $50. Deadline for registration is March 15. April 30, Celebrate National Healthy Schools Day, sponsored by the Collaborative for High Performance Schools. For more information, go to www.healthyschools.org/nhs_day.html or contact 202-543-7555, the Healthy Schools Network. MAY 2007 May 1, 10-noon, Temple Beth Shalom, 193 East Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, Cohen Center. Building Self Esteem and Compassion: How to Increase Empathy and Decrease Bullying, featuring Gallagher, clinical psychologist. $5. Contact Kay at lkay@... or call 973-929-2968. May 2-4, Charlotte, North Carolina. National Secondary Transition TA Center presents Secondary Transition State Planning Institute. Contact chfowler@... or www.nsttac.org for more information or to register. May 3, 1-2:30 pm, National TA Center for Children's Mental Health features Building Bridges Between Residential and Community Based Services Delivery Providers, Families and Youth. Go to http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/programs/ta_center/tacalls2007.html. May 3, 7:30-9 pm, Eatontown Library, 33 Broad Street, Eatontown. Gurbir Khera, MD/ Psychiatrist presents Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Contact 732-542-6422 x 10. May 9, 7:30-9 pm, W. Bergen Center for Children and Youth, 1 Cherry Lane, Ramsey. Way to Go: Positive Reinforcement for Children with Special Needs, featuring Jeanne Maron and Kandravy. $25. Contact 201-444-3550 or jmarron@.... MAY 15, 7-9 PM, WELLNESS CENTER, JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 2020 HIGHWAY 33, NEPTUNE (MONMOUTH COUNTY) SPAN PRESENTS BASIC RIGHTS WORKSHOP. REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.SPANNJ.ORG OR CALL SILVIA PAVON AT 973 642 8100 X 116. WORKSHOP IS FREE; BASIC RIGHTS MANUAL IS $15. May 16-17,Sheraton Eatontown Hotel. Brain Injury Association of NJ presents its 25th Annual Seminar on Faces of Brain Injury. Contact 732-738-1002 or info@... for info. May 17, 8:30 am-4 pm, 3rd Annual Caregivers' Retreat. Presenters, yoga class, breakfast and lunch, health screenings, informative exhibits, networking, and pampering. Presented by Family Support Center, NJ Department of Health and Senior Services, the Office on Women's Health, and the Division of Aging & Community Services. FREE. Registration begins April 1. For more information, call 800-372-6510. May 17, 9:30-2:30, National Conference Center, Ramada Inn, East Windsor. NJ Special Education Advisory Council. For more information, go to www.state.nj.us/njded/sseac. May 17, 1-2:30 pm, National TA Center for Children's Mental Health features Leadership and Change with Family Leaders in assisting states to improve service delivery systems. Go to http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/programs/ta_center/tacalls2007.html. May 17, 7:30-9, Presbyterian Church, 32 Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury. Mental Health Association of Monmouth County and Family & Friends Support Group present Mental Health and Well-Being: Group Discussion of Important Mental Health Issues, featuring Landy, PhD, Psychologist. May 17, 7-9 pm. Warren Special Needs Advocacy Group, Dickson Hofman Library, 4 Lambert Road, Blairstown. Parent Support meeting. For more info or to RSVP, call Margaret Scocozza at 908-362-9066 or Alice Landis at 908-459-9380. May 18-19, New Atlantic City Convention Center. COSAC Annual Conference. Contact Apryl Roach at apryl.roach@... for more information. May 22-23, Doubletree and Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset. NJ Teachers of English to Speakers of Another Language/NJ Bilingual Educators presents Spring Conference. For more information go to www.njtesol-njbe.org/spring-conference/. May 24-26, Washington, D.C. Family Voices National Conference celebrating FV's 15th anniversary! For more information, call 888-835-5669. MAY 26, 7-9 PM, SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTER, 110 REHILL AVENUE, SOMERVILLE (SOMERSET COUNTY) SPAN PRESENTS BASIC RIGHTS WORKSHOP. REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.SPANNJ.ORG OR CALL SILVIA PAVON AT 973 642 8100 X 116. WORKSHOP IS FREE; BASIC RIGHTS MANUAL IS $15. May 31-June 2, Portland, Oregon. Building on Family Strengths: Research & Services in Support of Children and their Families. Contact 503-725-5558 or bfsconference@.... JUNE 2007 June 6, 7:30-9 pm, W. Bergen Center for Children and Youth, 1 Cherry Lane, Ramsey. Here Comes Junior High: Coping and Preparing for the Challenges of Middle School, featuring Janin Standish and Lora Mattiaccio. $25. Contact 201-444-3550 or jmarron@.... June 8, The College of NJ (Ewing). NJ Coalition for Inclusive Education presents Inclusion Clinic. Team members must include parent, general and special educators. $40 per person. Student-focused teams plan details of inclusion for individual child with facilitation by inclusion experts. Contact 732-613-0400 for more information. June 14, 9:30-2:30, National Conference Center, Ramada Inn, East Windsor. NJ Special Education Advisory Council. For more information, go to www.state.nj.us/njded/sseac. June 15, 8-6, Hyatt in New Brunswick. South Asian Community & Disabilities: Raising Awareness, Facing Challenges, Accessing Resources. For more information, contact Bill Gaventa at the Boggs Center, 732-235-9304 or billgaventa@... or Shazi Naz Anam, South Asian Health Project, at 800-530-9821 or shazia@.... CO-SPONSORED BY SPAN. June 21, 1-2:30 pm, National TA Center for Children's Mental Health features How states are developing strategic financing plans to support comprehensive services and supports for children and youth with behavioral disorders and their families. Go to http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/programs/ta_center/tacalls2007.html. 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