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.
Parent Transition Workshop: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 7:00 PM
DDD Information
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
Location: Onsite at Newmark, 1000 Cellar Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
As your teen approaches graduation and adulthood, you may be wondering how to navigate the next steps, especially if they require additional support. After high school, students with disabilities lose eligibility for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), but the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) offers resources to help them transition successfully.
To support our families, Newmark High School will host an informational workshop on navigating the DDD service system for Juniors and Seniors and their parents. The session will cover:
- Steps to determine eligibility
- The importance of applying for Medicaid
- The NJCAT assessment and its role in accessing services
- Making informed decisions
Presented by Marie Durand-Turner, Transition to Adult Life & Employment Specialist, Office of Transition to Adult Life & Employment, Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities
Whether you’re planning to apply for DDD or just exploring options, we encourage you to attend and get expert guidance. The event is free for all Newmark parents but registration is required by Monday, February 24, 2025.
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Recommended for NHS parents of Juniors and Seniors. Parents and students are invited to attend.
Newmark is located at 1000 Cellar Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
Newmark Parent Transition Workshop: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Everything Changes When Your Child Turns 18
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Location: Newmark - 1000 Cellar Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
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.
Seminar 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.
Workshop is free but advance registration is required by Friday, March 7, 2025. Newmark is located at 1000 Cellar Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
CompletedNewmark Parent Virtual Webinar: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Assistive Technology for Students Transitioning to College
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
VIRTUAL WEBINAR
Presented by Brian Friedlander, Ph.D. of AssistiveTek, LLC
This 75-minute virtual webinar will offer valuable insights into the crucial role of assistive technology in college settings. Topics covered will include:
• Ensuring access to accommodations and assistive technology in college
• Digital pen technologies and E Ink devices
• AI-powered audio tools for note-taking
• Text-to-speech tools for reading and comprehension
• Speech recognition and mind mapping applications for writing
• Accommodations at colleges and universities and their interplay with assistive technology
We believe this webinar will be highly beneficial for students and provide valuable insights into the assistive technologies available to them. The event is free for all Newmark families but registration is required by Monday, May 5, 2025.
CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT:
Newmark Parent Workshop: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Understanding IEPs and School-Based Services
Presented by Newmark's Transition, Counseling and Related Services Teams
7:00-8:30 PM onsite at Newmark
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Newmark Parent Transition Workshop: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Navigating the Future: College Transitions and Beyond
7:00-8:30 PM onsite at Newmark
Workshop targeted to parents of Juniors and Seniors, but may be of interest to parents of Freshmen and Sophomores
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 is free but advance registration is required by Friday, October 4, 2024. Newmark is located at 1000 Cellar Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
Registration Closed.
Additional 2024 -25 Counseling & Transition Workshop dates coming soon
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. Workshops will be held at Newmark Education, 1000 Cellar Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.