Trainings & Workshops
ASCF
provides Workshops and Trainings to increase the capacity of parents to participate effectively in achieving quality educational outcomes and the full benefit of IDEA for their child with special needs and to professionals involved with these families to work with parents in helping the students each their full potential.~Parents, Caregivers and Professionals are invited to attend and participate
~Stipends may be available for qualifying parents who attend workshops
~Professional Development Credits are available
~All are held at the Hillcrest Community Center, West Milford, NJ
~All are free of charge
Please register ahead of time by calling 973-728-8744
Mark your Calendar! Coming Attractions:
Workshops
Please register for all Workshops by calling us at
973-728-8744 or 973-728-0999
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SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE PARENT ADVOCACY, SPECIAL EDUCATION The Association for Special Children & Families (ASCF) will present 2 workshops for parents/caregivers who have a child that has special education needs. Workshop 1 -. Introduction to Parent Advocacy - Saturday August 7, 2010 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.-Curriculum includes: Use your power, what is an advocate, why be an advocate. Skills to be learned, Understand your child's disability, Know the key players, Know your rights and responsibilities, Parents as Partners. Workshop 2 - Advanced Parent Advocacy - Saturday August 7, 2010 from 11:15 am to 1:15 pm.Curriculum includes: Become well organized, use clear and effective communication, tips for communication at a meeting, tips for written communication, when you disagree, know how to resolve disagreements, and skills checklist. ASCF is located at the Hillcrest Community Center, 1810 Macopin Road, Room 25, West Milford, NJ 07480 and is open to all parents who have a special needs child. You do not need to be a Passaic County resident to attend.We urge you to register for
Workshop 1, Workshop 2, or both workshops by Thursday August 5,
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Free
Training!