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.
Newmark Parent Transition Workshop: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Navigating the Future: College Transitions and Beyond
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Onsite at Newmark, 1000 Cellar Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
Workshop targeted to parents of Juniors and Seniors, but may be of interest to parents of Freshmen and Sophomores. Parents and students are invited to attend together!
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.
Newmark Parent Transition Workshop: Thursday, November 13, 2025
DVRS Information Session: Empowering Students for the Future
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Location: Onsite at Newmark, 1000 Cellar Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ
Join us for an informative session led by Kalysha Roberts from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS). This workshop, presented to Newmark High School students and their families, will provide an overview of the services offered by DVRS. Learn how DVRS supports individuals with disabilities in preparing for, securing, and maintaining competitive, integrated employment—empowering them to achieve greater independence and long-term success in the workforce.
What You’ll Learn:
- What DVRS is and how it supports students transitioning from school to work
- Details about the application process
- An overview of available services
- Ways families can actively support their student’s journey
Who Should Attend:
High school students with disabilities (ages 14–21) and their parents or guardians
Why Attend:
Gain valuable insights, get your questions answered, and discover essential resources that can make a meaningful difference in your student’s future.
Newmark Parent Transition Virtual Workshop: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
DDD Information - January 13, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Virtual Workshop
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 conduct 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
Newmark Parent Transition Workshop: March 4, 2026
Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship
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. Information about alternatives to guardianship will be provided.
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.