Participants will receive resources to aid in the promotion of self-determination with students throughout the transition planning process; recognize various adult service agencies and the different types of services available in NYS as well as the eligibility, referral and application process for each. Registration Link Event Details
Come to this session for parents and caretakers to learn how to support your child’s development of new vocabulary, the importance of vocabulary instruction and ways to incorporate vocabulary instruction at home for your children in Pre-K through grade 6. Registration link below, and additional materials will be shared following registration. Event Flyer Register here
Join us for a brief discussion facilitated by CSN staff, on how families of youth with disabilities can address transition planning for life after high school with their school teams, while students are being educated through remote learning. This session will provide suggestions for virtual transition activities to help students meet their measurable postsecondary goals […]
This six series parent training will provide information for families on how to promote children’s social and emotional skills, understand their problem behavior, and use positive approaches to help children learn appropriate behavior. The trainings are designed to give parents key strategies that may be used with all children under 5 years old. (Sessions are not designed to offer parents specific […]
Are you considering applying for SSI for your family member? Come to this workshop to learn some tips and tricks to the application process. When and how to apply, the eligibility requirements and how to best make the process less stressful. Event Flyer
The transition from preschool to kindergarten can be a time of excitement but it can also be a source of anxiety. Transitions are made easier when families and providers understand the process. This session will help participants to understand the transition process, to be an active member of the transition team, to understand the difference […]
Guardianship • What is guardianship? • What are the different types of guardianship? • What is supported decision-making? NOTE: This is NOT a “HOW-TO” workshop going over the application process and forms. It is for informational purposes only. Event Flyer This workshop will be held virtually via Zoom. You must RSVP to Dawn Kitz at […]
· Hosted by State Assembly Member Nader Sayegh, 90th district of the New York State Assembly, Yonkers, NY, · Nnenna Akoma-Ononaji, Special Needs Liaison, Yonkers Community Organization. · Our speaker will be Brendan Klein that works at WIHD doing social groups and Self-Adovcaiting cross NY state and county for people with disabilities. He will be […]
Parents and caretakers will be able to explain the importance of vocabulary instruction for their child in the elementary grades. Participants will also be able to describe ways to incorporate explicit instruction and vocabulary instruction in the home. Zoom links and additional materials will be shared following registration. Also Available - Tuesday, January 19, 2020 […]
Promoting Self-Awareness and Self-Determination How do I talk to my child about his disability? - This presentation will allow participants to discuss freely the issues surrounding a discussion with your child about their disability or learning differences, with a positive eye toward self-awareness and self-determination. The workshop will explore tools to support students in expressing […]
In this session, participants will discover how connecting students with disabilities to adult services while in school, can increase their post-school success. In addition, eligibility requirements and referral process and services for commonly utilized adult service agencies will be presented. Participants will acquire contact information for local agencies in the Mid-Hudson region. Presented by: Mid-Hudson […]
As we approach annual review season, come talk to other parents and professionals about your child’s school year, their IEP and current services and the impact of remote/hybrid learning this year. Educators and families of children ages PreK-12th welcome! Presented in collaboration with Jennifer O’Neill, Special Education Advocate, Taconic Resources for Independence Event Flyer
This webinar is designed to introduce educators to concepts of communication and culture that impact the ways educators and educational organizations (EOs) interact with families. Some of the key ideas that will be discussed in the two-part webinar: ● Examine the role of communication in schooling and how culture influences the way we communicate in […]