Dear Valued Members and Supporters of the Special Needs Advocacy Network,
🌟Exciting news awaits!🌟
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming live webinar on December 15th!
Language-Based Programs: The Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How featuring the insightful Kendra McCuine, M.Ed.
Join Kendra and fellow members of the Special Needs Advocacy Network to delve into the critical aspects of language-based programs for students with dyslexia and other language-based disabilities. Gain insights into student profiles that benefit from such programs, service delivery, key instructional components, teacher qualifications, progress monitoring, and various placement options.
Save the date for this essential event:
📅 Date: Friday, December 15, 2023
🕤 Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity! Secure your spot by registering today:
Registration Fee: $40 for members | $60 for non-members
Don’t forget our scholarship opportunities!
If you or someone you know qualifies for our Webinar Scholarship, admission is now more accessible than ever. Approved applicants will receive a registration code for free or discounted access to the webinar. Our scholarship application process is easy!
Request your scholarship access HERE
Please extend this invitation to anyone who could benefit from this informative event. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to your participation!
Warm regards,
Vici Tukiyem
Marketing Coach.
Founder of Eagle Business
About the Presenter
Kendra McCuine is an educational consultant, special educator, and former program director with expertise in dyslexia and other language-based disabilities. She has worked with students and families in a wide variety of roles, teaching within both public and private language-based school programs, working as a private Orton-Gillingham tutor, and serving as director of a language-based school program for students grades 2-8.
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Kendra earned a master’s in Education from Lesley University, with teaching residencies at both the Carroll School and Buckingham Browne & Nichols. She holds a Certificate of Advanced Study in Language and Literacy from the MGH Institute of Health Professions, and is a long-time member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Kendra serves on the Board of Directors for the International Dyslexia Association, Massachusetts Branch and speaks regularly at both local and national conferences.
As the proud parent of school-age children with learning difficulties, Kendra knows firsthand the joys and challenges of parenting and advocating for kids who learn differently. Her unique blend of empathy, experience, and technical knowledge enable her to offer expert and compassionate guidance to families.
Vici Tukiyem
Marketing Coach.
Founder of Eagle Business
Equity Sponsorships
Through our generous Equity Sponsorships, free admission to our 2.5-hour and full day workshops and access to our On-Demand webinars are available to individuals living anywhere in Massachusetts.
​Families representing one or more of the following categories qualify for this funding:
- Refugee or immigrant status
- Immediate family includes an SSDI/SSI recipient
- Family income is at or below 600% of the Massachusetts poverty limit
- Family is homeless or experiencing some form of housing instability
- Family includes a loved one with autism
- Other unique and extenuating circumstances
Please email info@spanmass.org for more information or submit a request here for a scholarship code to waive the workshop fee at registration.
Interested in becoming an Equity Sponsor? Let us know!
If you know of an individual who meets any of the criteria above, and could benefit from free workshop admission, please submit a request to receive a unique access code for use at registration.
On-Demand Webinars
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Dive into On-Demand Webinars for Continuous Learning.
Enjoy the flexibility of accessing our insightful sessions at your convenience. Dive into the content whenever it suits your schedule, whether you're revisiting key points or exploring it for the first time.
Registration for our on-demand workshops is open to all individuals, regardless of membership status. Workshop scholarships are available, please see our page for details!
Visit our On-Demand Webinars to explore and register for our available sessions. Upon successful registration, access is instantly available!
Exciting News! We’ve made some changes!
Attended the live event, but would like to revisit?
Participants who attended a duration minimum of 50% of a live event are now eligible for free access to the on-demand webinar for that event*.
Request your access here and continue your learning journey!
Available On-Demand Webinars:
- State Complaints & School Discipline
- Navigating Pre-ETS and Transition from High School and Beyond
- What a Behavior Analyst Wants You to Know about ABA
- Embracing Neurodiversity for Successful Transition to Adulthood
- Steps to a Successful Transition to College
*Participant attendance of live events will be verified prior to receiving free access to the on-demand webinar.