Parent Workshops
Attend a Newmark Workshop
As part of Newmark’s ongoing outreach for parents, educators and community members, we offer training workshops throughout the school year.
Navigating the Future: College and Career Planning Workshop
Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 7-8:30 PM
Consultant, Michelle Mongey, MA, LDTC, will provide Newmark High School parents with important information and resources on transitioning from high school to college and other post-secondary alternatives. This workshop will include students’ rights under IDEA, accommodations, self-advocacy, the student’s role in the process and finding the right school or program for each individual. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A.
Workshop targeted to parents of Juniors and Seniors, but may be of interest to parents of Freshmen and Sophomores.
Newmark High school students and parents are invited to attend together.
College and Trade School Expo
Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 9:15-10:45 AM
Join us for our College & Trade School Expo, where representatives from a variety of colleges, universities and trade schools will be available to share information about their educational and training opportunities.
Students and families will have the chance to visit tables, ask questions, and learn about programs, admissions requirements, campus supports and career pathways. This is a great opportunity to explore post-secondary options and begin planning for the future.
Students will have the opportunity to attend the expo during the school day. High school parents are encouraged to join their student as they explore the various colleges, trade schools, and post-secondary training programs represented.
Understanding DDD & DVRS: Planning for the Transition to Adulthood
Thursday, January 14, 2027 from 6:30-8 PM
VIRTUAL Training
Join us for an informative parent workshop featuring representatives from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS). Both agencies play important roles in helping students with disabilities prepare for life after high school, but each provides different types of support.
The DDD presentation will focus on eligibility, Medicaid requirements, the NJCAT assessment and the process of accessing adult services and supports available after graduation. Families will gain a better understanding of the steps needed to prepare for long-term adult services.
The DVRS presentation will highlight pre-employment services available to eligible students while they are still in high school, as well as vocational supports that help individuals explore careers, prepare for employment and achieve greater independence in adulthood. This workshop will provide families with valuable information to help plan for a successful transition to the future.
Newmark High school students and parents are invited to attend together.
Guardianship and Alternatives Workshop
Tuesday, March 16, 2027 from 12-1 PM
VIRTUAL Training
Presented by Laurie A. Hauptman, Esq. - Hauptman & Hauptman, P.C.
Laurie practices elder, estate and special needs law. She is the Co-Chairperson of the Elder and Disability Law Committee-Essex County Bar Association and a member of the United Way Caregivers Coalition Steering Committee.
This presentation is an overview of the legal issues and questions faced by families who have children with special needs. It will address the common mistakes parents make in planning their estate as it relates to children with special needs. In addition, the seminar explains both first-party special needs trusts and third-party special needs trusts and when they should both be used. We will review the legal requirements of capacity necessary to execute financial and health care powers of attorney and a living will. Guardianship vs. Conservatorship will be defined and when it becomes necessary will be explained. Information about alternatives to guardianship will be provided.
Newmark High school students and parents are invited to attend together.
Who can attend these workshops?
Workshops are open to the community (unless otherwise indicated) and free of charge. Space is limited so please register online or call (908) 753-0330.