Education & Training

The Family Resource Network offers a variety of educational opportunities for both professionals and families.

Educational Opportunities

The Family Resource Network offers a variety of educational opportunities for both professionals and families. Our trainings and education programs are offered virtually and in person. Topics include epilepsy, autism, transition, IEP development, and caregiving, to name a few.

Autism Scholarship Program

We will be offering $1,000 scholarships to New Jersey high school seniors with Autism who plan to further their education. Academic achievement and participation in activities will be considered. The extent of a student’s disability(s) will be taken into account as well, so that s/he need not be near the top of her/his class to qualify. Final awards will be made by Autism Family Services of New Jersey, which reserves the right not to make any awards. Application Friday, April 26, 2024.

Please contact scholarships@familyresourcenetwork.org with any questions.

Geographic area: Statewide

Contact: 800-372-6510

Blind and Visually Impaired Scholarship Program

We will be offering $1,000 scholarships to New Jersey high school seniors who are blind or visually impaired and plan to further their education. Academic achievement and participation in activities will be considered. The extent of a student’s disability(s) will be taken into account as well, so that s/he need not be near the top of her/his class to qualify. Final awards will be made by Family Resource Network, which reserves the right not to make any awards. Application due Friday, April 26, 2024.

Please contact scholarships@familyresourcenetwork.org with any questions.

Geographic area: Statewide

Contact: 800-372-6510

 

Epilepsy Public and Professional Presentations

Training and in-services on the medical, educational and social impact of epilepsy available to any interested organizations. Specialized training available for: school nurses, school personnel, students, seniors, first responders, and law enforcement.      

Geographic area: Statewide

Contact: 800-336-5843

 

Epilepsy Scholarship Program

We will be offering $1,000 scholarships to New Jersey high school seniors with Epilepsy who plan to further their education. Academic achievement and participation in activities will be considered. The extent of a student’s disability(s) will be taken into account as well, so that s/he need not be near the top of her/his class to qualify. Final awards will be made by Epilepsy Services of New Jersey, which reserves the right not to make any awards. Application due Friday, April 26, 2024.  

Please contact scholarships@familyresourcenetwork.org with any questions.

Geographic area: Statewide

Contact: 800-336-5843

 

KIDZ Connect

KIDZ Connect Training helps school-age children with intellectual & developmental disabilities successfully integrate with their peers in existing after school programs by providing free training to after school staff.

Geographic area: Statewide

Contact: 732-262-8020

 

Training Calendar

The online calendar provides professionals with a tool to help plan and promote events, as well as a place for family members and caregivers to access detailed information about activities in their area.

Geographic area: Statewide

Contact: 732-262-8020

 

Webinars

Interactive online sessions intended to assist family members and professionals

working within the field of disabilities. We welcome you to view our archived webinars at your convenience and to explore the upcoming sessions that are currently accepting registration.

Geographic area: Statewide

 

Contact: 800-372-6510

 

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