Events
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Play, Connect, Grow / Juega, Conecta, Crece (Soledad)
Friday, Oct 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
WALK-INS WILL BE ALLOWED AS SPACE PERMITS. Special Kids Connect invites families to attend a parent & child development class that the whole family can enjoy! Designed for Moms, Dads & Little Ones (ages 0-5), Play • Connect • Grow / Juega • Conecta • Crece will provide tools to strengthen parenting skills,…
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College Is an Option: Preparing Your Teen for Life After the IEP (Zoom)
Monday, Oct 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Join Special Kids Connect for a virtual workshop via Zoom on college readiness! Hosted in collaboration with Hartnell, MPUSD, and Monterey County SELPA Learn how to prepare your student for college, explore available supports and accommodations, and better understand the steps toward a successful transition after high school. Bring your questions or…
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IEP Goal Writing Clinic - Bring your IEP! (Salinas)
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
In this in-person workshop, we welcome you to a clear, practical, and fully interactive space to better understand your child’s IEP. We’ll alternate brief explanations with activities: we’ll start with a simple overview of what an IEP is, how it’s organized, and why it’s important; at the same time, we’ll apply what…
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REACH Art (Soledad)
Tuesday, Oct 20 - Oct 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
REACH Art is designed to support youth with disabilities and is open to children and young adults of all ability levels, ages 10 and up. Through REACH Art, participants (ages 10 and up) of all abilities will be introduced to the fundamentals of art, including: Color Composition Brushwork Technique Perspective Each day, participants will complete…
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Curso Intensivo de IEP: Trae el IEP de tu hijo/a (Salinas)
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
En este taller en persona te damos la bienvenida a un espacio claro, práctico e interactivo de principio a fin para entender mejor el IEP de tu hijo/a. Iremos alternando explicaciones breves con actividades: comenzaremos con un repaso sencillo de qué es el IEP, cómo se organiza y por qué es importante; al…
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El Colegio Es una Opción: Preparando a Su Adolescente para la Vida Después del IEP (Zoom)
Thursday, Oct 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
¡Acompaña a Special Kids Connect en un taller virtual por Zoom sobre preparación para la universidad! En colaboración con Hartnell, MPUSD y Monterey County SELPA Aprende cómo preparar a tu estudiante para la universidad, conoce los apoyos y adaptaciones disponibles y comprende mejor los pasos para una transición…
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Grupo de Apoyo para Padres de Niños con Necesidades Especiales (Salinas)
Friday, Oct 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
¡No está usted solo! El grupo de apoyo para padres con necesidades especiales dirigido por padres de Special Kids Connect es un espacio seguro y acogedor donde los padres pueden compartir sus experiencias y desafíos al criar a un niño con autismo, TDAH, sindrome de down, discapacidades intelectuales, y más. A través…
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Play Connect Grow / Juega Conecta Crece (Salinas)
Friday, Oct 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
WALK-INS WILL BE ALLOWED AS SPACE PERMITS Special Kids Connect invites families to attend a parent & child development class that the whole family can enjoy! Designed for Moms, Dads & Little Ones (ages 0-5), Play • Connect • Grow / Juega • Conecta • Crece will provide tools to strengthen parenting skills, promote…
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Halloween Carnival & Resource Fair | Carnaval y feria de recursos (Monterey)
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
RSVP for Special Kids Connect's Halloween Carnival Resource Fair on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 from 11 am - 1 pm at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. This event is for families who have children, young adults, and adults with special needs only. There will be resource tables, fun carnival games, and activities for kids. ~~~~~~ ¡Esta registración…
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At Age 3, Everything Changes ~ Navigating the Transition from Early Start to Preschool (Zoom)
Monday, Oct 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Did you know that when your child is 3 years old, they are eligible for special education services through their school district -- even if they are not enrolled in school? If you have a 2 year-old receiving services through the San Andreas Regional Center or MCOE, learn how the delivery of these services changes on your child's 3rd birthday.…
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