November
November 1
Intervention and Support Services at William Annin
Video Recording, PPT Presentation
7:00pm-8:00pm - William Annin Auditorium
Presenters: Ms. Stephanie Orr - Supervisor of Special Education and Ms. Karen Hudock - Principal of William Annin Middle School
This presentation will explain the support services available through the intervention and referral programs at William Annin Middle School.
November 3
Special Services Lunch & Learn - Introduction to the William Annin Child Study Team
11:45am - Virtual
They will be presenting information regarding the referrals process, evaluations and eligibility for Special Education Services, as well as communication and resources available.
November 7
Special Services Lunch & Learn - Introduction to the Preschool Child Study Team
12:00pm - Virtual
They will be presenting information regarding the referrals process, evaluations, eligibility for Special Education Services and what to expect during IEP meetings.
November 9
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
6:30pm-8:30pm - Virtual
The mission of QPR is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. In 3 steps anyone can learn to prevent suicide. QPR COVERS How to Question, Persuade and Refer someone who may be suicidal; How to get help for yourself or learn more about preventing suicide; The common causes of suicidal behavior; The warning signs of suicide; How to get help for someone in crisis. This event is hosted by the Bernards Township Health Department.
November 14
Special Services Workshop: Guardianship
7:00pm-8:00pm - Ridge High School Media Center
Presenter: Stanley Layton (Deputy Surrogate)
Stan Layton graduated from New York Law School in 1983; worked in private practice until 1995 at which point he accepted the position of Deputy Surrogate in Somerset County where he has remained.
The presentation is going to be a review of the court process to obtain guardianship of an adult individual, with a focus on parents with students who have recently turned, or will soon turn, 18. We will also cover what happens after a guardianship is granted.
November 29
How K-5 Intervention & Referral Services (I&RS) Building-Based Teams Support Struggling Learners
5:45pm-6:45pm - Oak Street School Auditorium
Presenters: Mr Mike Pepitone, Asst. Principal at Mount Prospect School & Building I&RS Administrator, Mr. Tom Thorp, Asst. Principal at Oak School School & Building I&RS Administrator, Mrs. Pamela Lawrence, Asst. Principal at Liberty Corner School & Building I&RS Administrator, Ms. Sarah Tompson, Asst. Principal at Cedar Hill School & Building I&RS Administrator and Mrs. Lisa Vitale-Stanzione, Supervisor of K-5 Special Education & Intervention
This parent academy will present information on the various general education student support services available at the elementary level and Intervention & Referral Services (purpose, process, procedures, and implementation).
November 29
Junior Parent Presentation: Post-Secondary Planning
7:00pm-8:30pm - Ridge High School PAC
This information will help guide families through the post-secondary planning process during junior year. Topics cover how to plan for college admissions during junior year, as well as additional post-secondary pathways that students may pursue.