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SUMMARY:Transition Planning from Preschool Special Education to Kindergarten (CPSE to CSE)
DESCRIPTION:This online training will support parents as they prepare for their child’s transition from preschool special education to kindergarten. Topics covered include: understanding the differences between Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee for Special Education (CSE)\, understanding the transition process from CPSE to CSE\, learning how to be an active member of the transition team\, understanding the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). \nThis workshop will be held via ZOOM \n\nRegistered participants will receive access to a self-guided training package on February 1st. This will include a three-part training webinar.\nParticipants will listen to the 3 parts at their own pace (each is approximately 20 minutes long)\nParticipants will receive handouts that they can access and save or print as well as helpful resources\nThe presenters will host a Live Q&A Session via Zoom (link will be provided) on Wednesday\, February 3rd\, 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Participants can ask questions live or submit them in advance \n\nThis workshop will be repeated on the following upcoming date: \nThursday\, February 25\, 10am-12 pm \n*Please note the February 25th session will also be available in Spanish* \n Event Flyer \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-planning-from-preschool-special-education-to-kindergarten-cpse-to-cse-4/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T064406
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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-5/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T064406
CREATED:20210122T150040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T154139Z
UID:12591-1612467000-1612470600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Soluciones Positivas Para Familias
DESCRIPTION:Una serie de seis entrenamientos que proporcionará información a las familias sobre cómo promover las habilidades sociales y emocionales\, comprender el comportamiento y utilizar enfoques positivos para ayudar a los niños a aprender el comportamiento apropiado. Los entrenamientos están diseñados para dar a los padres estrategias clave que se puedan usar con niños menores de 5 años. Los materiales se enviarán antes de cada sesión. \n  \nFolleto de Evento
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/soluciones-positivas-para-familias/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T064406
CREATED:20210108T191150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T184738Z
UID:12512-1613034000-1613055600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Parent Member Training
DESCRIPTION:This workshop (through Zoom) will provide an overview and best practices approach to the CPSE/CSE process to educate parents and Parent Members and assist them to develop techniques and strategies to become effective members of the IEP team in their respective roles. This training is open to anyone interested in learning about the special education process\, or even as a refresher course on CPSE/CSE! \nParents or guardians whose child has or had an IEP in the last 5 years\, will receive a certificate for submission to their school district to serve as a Parent Member at CPSE/CSE meetings. \nNote: this is a four hour training with a two hour break in between. The sessions will be from 9 am-11 am\, then a 2 hour break (11 am-1 pm)\, then the second session from 1 pm-3 pm.  You must attend both sessions to be certified as a Parent Member. \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/parent-member-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T064406
CREATED:20210129T200151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T201416Z
UID:12675-1613642400-1613649600@www.wihd.org
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. \nRegistered participants will receive all relevant links 24 hours before the day of the workshop. \nAfter the Live Zoom\, participants will and complete all assignments at their own pace and submit all work by 9 pm. Upon completion of all assignments and attendance to the mandatory live Zoom session participants will receive 4 CTLE credits.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/family-engagement-communication-and-culture-online-workshop-9/
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T064406
CREATED:20210122T150307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T192621Z
UID:12592-1613676600-1613680200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Soluciones Positivas Para Familias (Positive Solutions for Families)
DESCRIPTION:Una serie de seis entrenamientos que proporcionará información a las familias sobre cómo promover las habilidades sociales y emocionales\, comprender el comportamiento y utilizar enfoques positivos para ayudar a los niños a aprender el comportamiento apropiado. Los entrenamientos están diseñados para dar a los padres estrategias clave que se puedan usar con niños menores de 5 años. Los materiales se enviarán antes de cada sesión. \nFolleto de Evento
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/soluciones-positivas-para-familias-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T064406
CREATED:20210219T204436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T204436Z
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SUMMARY:How to Support Your Child’s Vocabulary (In English with Spanish translation)
DESCRIPTION:Come to this session for parents and caregivers 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 who are in Pre-K through grade 6. \nA Zoom link will be shared following registration and materials will be shared during the session. \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/how-to-support-your-childs-vocabulary-in-english-with-spanish-translation/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T064406
CREATED:20210203T223106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T223106Z
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SUMMARY:Hear Our Voices - Self Advocacy Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“Hear Our Voices” – Self Advocacy Group Meeting WIHD’s Speaker Network! \n\nWe are looking for Self-Advocates Tell your story! Connect with people and Organizations! Become part of the WIHD’s Speaker Network!\nEducate others on what’s important to you!\nWIHD and the Hear our voices group has a new and exciting project that will empower YOU to tell your story in an impactful way. Work at your own pace and with your one-on-one coach.\nHear one of our own self-advocates share their presentation and show us how to tell our story.\n\n  \nTo hear more about this project email please send an email to Mariela at Marielaadams2@gmail.com indicating that you want to be a part of it. \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hear-our-voices-self-advocacy-group-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T064406
CREATED:20210126T182506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T154957Z
UID:12663-1614103200-1614106800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:“What’s Next?” Parent Q&A Series Navigating Adult Services
DESCRIPTION:Session Focus: Office of Mental Health(OMH)\, Independent Living Centers(ILCs)\, and NYS Office of Children & Family Services(OCFS)\nJoin us for a brief discussion and receive resources to recognize various adult service agencies and the different types of services available in NYS as well as the eligibility\, referral and application process for the agency/service system(s) of focus\, that are listed above. \nOMH includes a focus on providing hope and recovery for children with serious emotional disturbances; ILCs teach skills required for independent living\, and provide other services including advocacy\, counseling\, support groups\, assistance with housing\, and referrals; and OCFS provides a system of family support\, juvenile justice\, child care and child welfare services that promote safety and well-being. \nParticipants 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-navigating-adult-services-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T064406
CREATED:20210209T174539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T162217Z
UID:12746-1614193200-1614198600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:ANNUAL REVIEW - Parent Q & A
DESCRIPTION:Parents are integral partners in the special education process. Join this conversation as we explore how parents can effectively prepare for the annual review and be an effective member of the CSE.  Learn about planning strategies\, approaching differences of opinion\, and keeping the focus on your child. \nALL ARE WELCOME \nPlease RSVP to maryannelharrison@gmail.com\, with your name. You will be sent a zoom link via email one day prior to the meeting. \n  \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/annual-review-parent-q-a/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T064406
CREATED:20210122T174435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T152446Z
UID:12601-1614247200-1614254400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Transition Planning from Preschool Special Education to Kindergarten(CPSE to CSE)
DESCRIPTION:This online training will support parents as they prepare for their child’s transition from preschool special education to kindergarten. Topics covered include: understanding the differences between Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee for Special Education (CSE)\, understanding the transition process from CPSE to CSE\, learning how to be an active member of the transition team\, understanding the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). \nThis workshop will be held via ZOOM \n*This workshop will be available in Spanish. Please specify if you prefer Spanish-language materials and Spanish translation for the live session* \n\nRegistered participants will receive access to a self-guided training package on February 23rd. This will include a three-part training webinar.\nParticipants will listen to the 3 parts at their own pace (each is approximately 20 minutes long)\nParticipants will receive handouts that they can access and save or print as well as helpful resources\nThe presenters will host a Live Q&A Session via Zoom (link will be provided) on Thursday\, February 25th\, 10 am – 12 noon. Participants can ask questions live or submit them in advance.\n\n Event Flyer \nFolleto de Evento \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-planning-from-preschool-special-education-to-kindergartencpse-to-cse/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T064406
CREATED:20210205T145359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T193016Z
UID:12706-1614247200-1614254400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Planificación para Transición de Educación Especial Preescolar a Kindergarten (CPSE a CSE) (Transition Planning from Preschool Special Education to Kindergarten(CPSE to CSE))
DESCRIPTION:Este taller apoyará a los padres mientras se preparan para la transición de su hijo de la educación especial preescolar al kindergarten. Los temas cubiertos incluyen: Entender las diferencias entre el Comité para la Educación Especial Preescolar (CPSE) y el Comité para la Educación Especial (CSE)\, entender el proceso de transición de CPSE a CSE\, aprender cómo ser un miembro activo del equipo de transición\, entender el propósito de un Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP). Este taller se llevará a cabo a través de ZOOM. \n*Estará disponible en español. Por favor\, especifique si prefiere materiales en español y traducción al español para la sesión en vivo.* \n\nLos participantes registrados recibirán acceso a un paquete de capacitación autoguiada el 23 de febrero. Esto incluirá un seminario web de formación en tres partes.\nLos participantes escucharán las 3 partes a su propio paso (cada una dura aproximadamente 20 minutos).\nLos participantes recibirán documentos a los que podrán acceder y guardar o imprimir\, así como recursos útiles.\nLos presentadores llevarán a cabo una sesión de preguntas y respuestas en directo a través de Zoom (se mandará el enlace) el jueves\, 25 de febrero\, de 10 am a 12 del mediodía.\n\nFolleto de Evento
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/planificacion-para-transicion-de-educacion-especial-preescolar-a-kindergarten-cpse-a-cse/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T183000
DTSTAMP:20260502T064406
CREATED:20210216T154214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T152140Z
UID:12818-1614272400-1614277800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:TRANSITION PLANNING FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: An Introduction to the Process for Families
DESCRIPTION:This free workshop will provide parents of students with disabilities with information on the school to post-school transition planning process.  Families are essential partners with the school district and collaboration with the Committee on Special Education (CSE) team is extremely important to fully understand considerations for successful career development and transition to adulthood.  The workshop will help parents to think about their children today\, their children in the future and the support required to help them achieve long-term goals after high school. \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-planning-for-life-after-high-school-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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