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SUMMARY:How to Support Your Child’s Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration link below\,  and additional materials will be shared following registration. \nEvent Flyer \nRegister here
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/how-to-support-your-childs-vocabulary/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T200000
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SUMMARY:“What’s Next?” Parent Q&A Series-Virtual Transition Planning and Services-Focus: Independent Living Skills
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nThis session will provide suggestions for virtual transition activities to help students meet their measurable postsecondary goals for independent living\, as well as an opportunity to share additional ideas. Participants are encouraged to come with questions and leave with answers to “what’s next” in their young adults’ transition to adulthood. \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/whats-next-parent-qa-series-session-4/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T110000
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SUMMARY:Positive Behavior Solutions for Families
DESCRIPTION: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 advice for their child’s individual issues).  \n In the last session\, parents will be offered a routine guide that offers advice for supporting their children across common family routines.   \n Topics will include:  \nMaking Connections – Relationships\, Quality Time and Encouragement  \nMaking It Happen – Play\, Friendships and Positive Behavior  \nWhy Do They Do What They Do? – Behavior\, Expectations and Rules  \nTeach Me What to Do – Emotional Vocabulary\, Anger and Disappointment\, Problem Solving  \nFacing the Challenge Part 1 – Strategies to Promote Positive Behavior  \nFacing the Challenge Part 2 – Challenging Behavior and Everyday Routines 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/positive-behavior-solutions-for-families-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100636
CREATED:20201201T150410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T194642Z
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SUMMARY:SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)  BASICS
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering applying for SSI for your family member? \nCome 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. \n  \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/supplemental-security-income-ssi-basics/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100636
CREATED:20201026T053155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T165916Z
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SUMMARY:Guardianship - TRANSITION Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Guardianship\n• What is guardianship?\n• What are the different types of guardianship?\n• What is supported decision-making?\nNOTE: This is NOT a “HOW-TO” workshop going over the application process and forms. It is for informational purposes only. \nEvent Flyer \nThis workshop will be held virtually via Zoom. You must RSVP to Dawn Kitz at dkitz@rboces.org in order to get the link to participate or at (845) 624-5833 for information. \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-workshop-series-for-families-and-students-with-disabilities-in-all-districts/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100636
CREATED:20201206T180612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T191552Z
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SUMMARY:Transition Planning from Preschool Special Education to Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION: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 between services in CPSE and CSE\, and to understand the purpose of an IEP.  \nEvent Flyer \nEn Español \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-planning-from-preschool-special-education-to-kindergarten-cpse-to-cse-3/
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100636
CREATED:20201210T152750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T173915Z
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SUMMARY:Social Media and Internet Safety for Special Needs Families
DESCRIPTION:·      Hosted by State Assembly Member Nader Sayegh\, 90th district of the New York State Assembly\, Yonkers\, NY\, \n·      Nnenna Akoma-Ononaji\, Special Needs Liaison\, Yonkers Community Organization. \n·      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 speaking about his wonderful private facebook social groups and learn how to be safe on the internet. \n  \nEvent Flyer \nZoom Registration Link
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/social-media-and-internet-safety-for-self-advocates/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100636
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SUMMARY:“How to Support Your Child’s Vocabulary” (Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Parents)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAlso Available – Tuesday\, January 19\, 2020 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/how-to-support-your-childs-vocabulary-explicit-vocabulary-instruction-for-parents-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T170000
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CREATED:20201119T191910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T204230Z
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SUMMARY:Talking to Our Children about Learning Differences
DESCRIPTION:Promoting Self-Awareness and Self-Determination \nHow 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 themselves as a member of their CSE\, so as to develop a quality IEP that respects and accommodates unique individual needs. \nEvent Flyer \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/talking-to-our-children-about-learning-differences/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100636
CREATED:20201104T194552Z
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SUMMARY:Summarizing Adult Services
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresented by: Mid-Hudson Regional Partnership Center and Hudson Valley School-Age Family And Community Engagement (FACE) Center NYSED OSE Partnership \n Register on Dutchess BOCES My Learning Plan/Frontline(CTLE credit available): \nRegistration Link. https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=10281&I=3640500 \nNeed more information? Send an Email to kimberly.cannon@dcboces.org
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/summarizing-adult-services/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100636
CREATED:20201130T144345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T140235Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Discussion Forum – Your Child’s IEP and the 2020 School Year
DESCRIPTION: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! \nPresented in collaboration with Jennifer O’Neill\, Special Education Advocate\, Taconic Resources for Independence \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/parent-discussion-forum-your-childs-iep-and-the-2020-school-year/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201221T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201221T190000
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CREATED:20201105T222201Z
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SUMMARY:Family Engagement: Communication and Culture Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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: \n● Examine the role of communication in schooling and how culture influences the way we communicate in our respective roles (administrators\, teachers\, etc.). \n● Explore the concept of culture & connect with the idea of Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education. \n● Explore strategies for effective collaboration between families\, caregivers\, and schools to support students in the special education process. \nThis workshop will consist of a live check-in via Zoom at 4 PM (30 minutes) and a live check-out via Zoom at 6:30 PM (30 minutes). Registered participants will receive all relevant links 24 hours before the day of the workshop. ***If they do not hear from us within 24-hours prior to the workshop\, check your spam folder or contact the facilitator at Dagmar.Luciano@DCBOCES.ORG The workshop will be self-paced (asynchronous) on Google Classrooms. Participants will view and complete all assignments at their own pace and submit all work by 9 pm. Participants will receive 4 CTLE credits when all assignments are submitted\, and they attend both mandatory live Zoom sessions. This training must have a minimum of 5 participants. Under-enrollment may result in postponement or cancellation. \nMonday\, December 21\, 2020. 4 – 7 pm \nNote:  This course will be self-guided\, with exercises to be completed in google classroom. There will be a 4 pm check-in (about 30 minutes)\, and Q and A and share out at 6:30 pm\, and final assignments will be handed in by 9 pm for credit.  \nSign up via My Learning Plan
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/family-engagement-communication-and-culture-online-workshop-8/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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