What is SEPAG (Special Education Parent Advocacy Group)?
UFRSD SEPAG contacts:
Ms. Deb Rauscher
Click on SPAN Parent Advocacy Network link to view resources
Empowering families as advocates and partners in improving education,
health, and mental health outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, and youth.
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The UFRSD and UFRSD Special Education Parent Advisory Group Present
“Understanding Basic Rights in Special Education”
Nina Peckman works for Advocates for Children of New Jersey’s KidLaw Resource Center as a staff attorney, specializing in all aspects of education law. Nina Peckman also offers parent consult and advocacy services for those who need guidance through mediations and settlement agreements.
Please join us virtually on April 13, 2022
5:30-6:30 p.m. English Speaking Session
6:30-7:30 p.m. Spanish Speaking Session
https://zoom.us/j/94602254077?pwd=bkRIZHZFcHlRbnZJSDJ4bi82c0NuUT09
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Video: May 13, 2021
Effective Schools Solutions Mental Health Awareness Month Resources
Research, Guidance, Tips & Resources for Educators, Parents and Caregivers May 2021
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The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County, in partnership with Monmouth ACTS, has counselors available to provide free telephonic support for ANY Monmouth County resident in need. The Monmouth County COVID-19 hot line is now available by calling MHA directly Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm. 732.542.6422.
The pandemic all alone is stressful let alone the stress of work and having children!
There is a free support group for parents. You do not have to commit every week.
The Counseling Center
Support group for Parents
Pandemic Parenting
FREE!!
Every Tuesday at 6pm
Zoom: 933 6273 2214
Dana Bannon (she/her) MS, LPC, NCC, SAC
Student Assistance Coordinator
Allentown High School
If you are in need of immediate assistance please call 911. You can also call Performcare at 877-652-7624
For students and families in need, here are some helpful hotlines:
Second Floor Youth Helpline- 888-222-2228, text/call 24/7,
2ndfloor.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line-
Text HOME to 741741,
crisistextline.org
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Message from Effective School Solutions: Back to School Video Series
We have heard from many of our district partners this year that they would like to have a video resource that can be shared with students and with parents/caregivers on how to navigate the social-emotional challenges of returning to school.
With this in mind, ESS has created a video series for students and their parents/caregivers that focuses on ways to best foster emotional regulation (including stress management) to assist students in adjusting to in-person learning. The series contains 4 videos as well as the attached worksheets. The videos can be accessed by clicking on the links below:
- Elementary/Middle School student videos:
- Elementary/Middle School parent videos:
- High School student videos:
- High School parent videos:
I hope you find these helpful and would encourage you to share these with your teachers and parents!
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Watch the recorded meeting by Effective Schools Solutions:
Supporting Stress, Excessive Worry and Mental Health During COVID-19 for Parents and Caregivers
Meeting Recording link: https://effectiveschoolsolutions.zoom.us/rec/share/kXuSFz8AuKiX9H5Y-ihuOqN7vyEe-gZ9Rck2g4hCsPStawds7FUiY0wztU4bGleZ.2v0ThxiGlBJls_tN