Special Needs Advocacy Network, Inc. (SPaN)
2009 - 2010 Program Calendar
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 "Great presenters and well-versed in the areas presented, as well as cross-over areas."         Click here for more testimonials      
Advocates, other professionals, and parents are welcome to attend any workshop.
Program Fees Pre-registered Members  Pre-registered Non-Members
Morning Programs

 $25.00

 $35.00

All Day Workshop

 $65.00

 $85.00

Evening Programs

 $30.00

 $40.00

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For Printable Registration Form..click HERE

If you choose to mail your form, please be sure to do so at least one week before the workshop so we have time to process your registration. 

View Programming Details:   Location, Format, Pre-registration, Cancellations, Certificates of Attendance, Workshop Topics/Speakers and Refund Policy.

SPaN 2009-2010 Program Calendar
New Evening Programs are listed at the end!
Morning Programs  9:30-10:00 refreshments  _   10:00-12:00 presentation
All Programs will be held at the Westin Waltham.

Date
Presenter(s)
Program
September 25, 2009
SPAN Board Members:  Reva Tankle, Jennie Dunkley, Kathy Bach
From Evaluation to Placement
Annual FREE kick-off workshop

This workshop is CLOSED.

October 16, 2009 SPAN Board Annual Meeting (9:00-10:00) prior to the All Day Program

October 16, 2009
All Day Program 10:00- 2:00
Lynne Rachlis and a representative from Wayside Family Services
Children's Mental Health Matters

This workshop is CLOSED.

November 13, 2009

Tim Sindelar, Esq.
Keeping Our Kids in the Classroom- the Legal ABC's of Discipline, Restraint & Time Out, FBAs CHINS and other School Responses to Behavior.

This workshop is CLOSED.

December 4, 2009
Elaine Holden

This workshop is CLOSED.        

January 8, 2010  SPAN's Annual Programming Meeting.

New this year- program development starts in January!  Join SPAN's  Board in a light lunch as we discuss the suggestions we've received, identify key topics, and plan next year's schedule.  Please register if you plan to attend by clicking HERE

January 8, 2010
Dan Ahearn
BSEA Updates

This program is still accepting registrations.        

February 5, 2010

Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP

Executive Function in the School Context

This program is still accepting registrations.        

March 5, 2010

Mariela Vargas Irwin, Psy.D., BCBA

Functional Behavioral Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans:   Case Studies

This program is still accepting registrations.        

April 16, 2010

Ilda Carreiro King, Ph.D

RTI Within the Special Education Context

This program is still accepting registrations.        

EVENING PROGRAMS
7:00-7:30 refreshments  _   7:30-9:30 presentation

October 27, 2009  Tuesday

Joan Beron, Esq

BSEA Survival for Advocates

This workshop is CLOSED

January 26, 2010
Tuesday

Alec Peck, Ph.D.,

Administrator of the program for DESE

SpedEx: Can It Help Deliver FAPE On Time, Every Time? 

This program is still accepting registrations.

April 27, 2010  Tuesday

TBA

SAVE THE DATE- we expect to be hosting another evening program on this date

This program is still accepting registrations.        

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