START Project Lunchtime Inclusion Webinar Strategies for Success: What Parents Need to Know About Quality Inclusion for ALL Children Join us for a lunchtime webinar for parents and caregivers that focuses on best practices in supporting the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education programs to improve student outcomes. Inclusion is the practice of educating ALL students together-students with disabilities and students without disabilities- regardless of their abilities or readiness. Studies show that students with mild to significant disabilities in inclusive settings have increased academic achievement. Learn strategies for parents to effectively partner with their schools and districts in promoting best practices in inclusive education. Hear from parents that share their stories about the benefits of inclusion and why it is never too late to think about including your child. Participants will: Learn the benefits of inclusion for ALL children Become familiar with strategies and resources that enable families and educators to work together collaboratively to create goals to support inclusion Hear from parent and their experiences with inclusion Identify next-steps for an inclusive climate in schools Date: Thursday September 14th Time: 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm Click the title above or here to register -Monique- EMPOWERED, EDUCATED, ENGAGED, EFFECTIVE !! Speak Up! Take Action! Create Change! Monique Dujue Wilson STATEWIDE PARENT ADVOCACY NETWORK (SPAN) START Parent Leadership Development Initiative Regional Coordinator - North Essex County Council for Young Children Project Coordinator START Project Parent Group Specialist - Hunterdon/Mercer/Somerset Counties 35 Halsey Street - 4th. Floor Newark NJ 07102 Office - (973) 642-8100, Ext. 118 Cell - (201) 932-6585 Fax - (973) 642-8080 mdujue@spannj.org http://www.spanadvocacy.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/SPAN.NJ/ Serving on Groups Webinar Series and Resources http://www.spanadvocacy.org/content/statewide-technical-assistance-and-resources-team-start "Like" The Essex County Council for Young Children Facebook Community Page https://www.facebook.com/Essex.Council/