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REACH Badminton (Salinas)
Thursday, Feb 5 - Feb 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
REACH Badminton is a low-impact, full-body workout for youth of ALL abilities ages 10 and up. Special Kids Connect's REACH Badminton is a low-impact, full-body workout that has been shown to improve hand-eye coordination, support social skill development, and enhance cognitive skills. AND it's a lot of FUN! Join us! REACH Badminton…
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Play, Connect, Grow / Juega, Conecta, Crece (Soledad)
Friday, Feb 13, 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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Compass Church - Night to Shine
Friday, Feb 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Night to Shine is a worldwide prom experience, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and hosted by Compass Church—a night celebrating God’s love for you! Guests will enjoy a red carpet arrival, be paired with trained Buddies, and receive royal treatment with hair, makeup, photos, and more. The evening includes dinner, dancing, karaoke,…
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Grupo de Apoyo para Padres de Niños con Necesidades Especiales (Salinas)
Friday, Feb 20, 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. A través de conversaciones abiertas, intercambio de recursos y el apoyo…
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Play Connect Grow / Juega Conecta Crece (Salinas)
Friday, Feb 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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 school readiness, support emergency preparedness,…
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CPR & First Aid Certification Training / Entrenamiento de certificación en RCP y primeros auxilios (Salinas)
Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
This in-person, day-long workshop will fulfill the CPR/First Aid training certification requirement needed to provide respite care for individuals with developmental disabilities. It will also provide tips, tools and strategies for supporting individuals with the types of behavior and communication challenges often accompany developmental…
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Pathway to a Diploma for Students with Disabilities: What You Need to Know (Zoom)
Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The California Department of Education, Special Education Division, in partnership with the Seeds of Partnership project, invite you to join this engaging webinar series. Whether you're a parent seeking to learn more about special education, related supports, and how to deepen your partnership with educators, or an educator looking for strategies…
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Successful Transition Planning for Students in Special Education (Zoom)
Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Presented by Disability Rights California, this training helps families understand how to plan for a child with a disability to successfully move from school to adulthood. It explains how the School District, Regional Center, and Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) should work together to support students in preparing for life after high school.…
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Planificación exitosa de la transición para estudiantes de educación especial (Zoom)
Thursday, Mar 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Presentado por Disability Rights California, esta capacitación ayuda a las familias a comprender cómo planificar la transición exitosa de un niño con discapacidad de la escuela a la vida adulta. Explica cómo el Distrito Escolar, el Centro Regional y el Departamento de Rehabilitación (DOR) deben colaborar para…
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Lunch with Moms / Almuerzo con Mamas (Salinas)
Friday, Mar 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Hey Moms and those who fill a mom-like role in the lives of children (and adults!) with special needs! We are gathering at First Awakenings for lunch on Friday, March 6. Each participant will be responsible for their lunch but you do not need to purchase lunch to join the fun. Register on the link above or call (831) 372-2730 with…
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