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SUMMARY:Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Families
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. This workshop is also offered Thursday\, January 27th\, 7:00-8:30 pm \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/explicit-vocabulary-instruction-for-families-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T180000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Parent Member Training
DESCRIPTION:Four-hour parent member certification for parents/families with children with IEPs\nNote: this is a four-hour training over two-days (two consecutive Wednesdays\, 1/26/22 and 2/2/22 from 4-6 pm). You must attend both sessions to be certified as a Parent Member. 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! Parents 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. We offer this training four times per year\, the next Parent Member Training will be offered April 2022. \nPlease email Bilingual Educator Saira Ayala if you are interested in taking this training in Spanish\, saayala@wihd.org. We will schedule a Spanish option in Spring 2022 if there is sufficient interest. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/virtual-parent-member-training-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T120000
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SUMMARY:Positive Solutions for Families - Session 4
DESCRIPTION:Positive Solutions for Families is a four session workshop series that will give parents and family caregivers positive and effective strategies to promote children’s social and emotional development and address the challenging behavior of children ages 2-5 years old. \nClick Here to Register\n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/positive-solutions-for-families-session-4/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T201500
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SUMMARY:Life Skills Working Group for Parents & Caregivers of Teens & Young Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities -Focus on Employment
DESCRIPTION:Session 3: Employment. Join Ability Beyond to hear about the skills our loved ones with challenges need for a successful work life\, and what we can do to support them in the development and mastery of those skills \nLife skills\, or daily living skills\, are abilities that our young adults need to achieve their highest level of independence. These include skills related to managing money\, personal hygiene\, medication management\, taking care of living spaces\, laundry\, cooking\, transportation\, and shopping. \nJoin our series of sessions where parents and caregivers learn concrete tools and approaches to helping their loved ones develop these skills. For each session\, we will focus on one or two life skill areas. Participants will use what they learn in each session to help implement these tools in their teen/young adults’ lives. These are interactive sessions where participants learn together and get the opportunity to receive and give feedback on results achieved during follow up sessions. Session 3 focuses on Employment life skills. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/life-skills-working-group-for-parents-caregivers-of-teens-young-adults-with-intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-focus-on-employment/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115256
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SUMMARY:TRANSITION Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Self-Determination\n• Learn about the skills that allow individuals to make choices and plan their lives\n• Explore the many aspects of self determination\, and their importance to the transition planning process\n• Discover ways that individuals with disabilities can have a voice in planning their life after high school\, and ensure that families\, schools\, and agencies are effectively supporting them \nThis workshop will be held virtually via Zoom from 7:00-8:30pm.\nYou must RSVP in order to get the link to participate.\nContact Dawn Kitz at dkitz@rboces.org  or (845) 624-5833 to register. \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T110000
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SUMMARY:FBA/BIP (Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan) for Families
DESCRIPTION:This learning opportunity for families will provide an overview of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) for students needing intensive behavioral interventions and supports and describes the role of parents\, families\, guardians\, and caregivers in supporting students throughout this process. \nEvaluación Funcional de la Conducta (FBA) y Plan de Intervención Conductual (BIP) para Familias\nEsta oportunidad de aprendizaje para las familias proporcionará una visión general de las Evaluaciones Funcionales del Comportamiento (FBA) y los Planes de Intervención del Comportamiento (BIP) para los estudiantes que necesitan intervenciones y apoyos intensivos del comportamiento y describe el papel de los padres\, las familias\, los tutores y los guardianes en el apoyo a los estudiantes a través de este proceso. \nClick Here to Register/Ingrese Aquí para Registrarse
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/fba-bip-functional-behavior-assessment-and-behavior-intervention-plan-for-families/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220214T110000
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SUMMARY:Specially Designed Instruction for Families
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help participants develop an understanding of Specially Designed Instruction in order to increase knowledge of parents and other family members as engaged meaningful partners in the special education process and the education of their child. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/specially-designed-instruction-for-families/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T193000
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SUMMARY:New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Essential Information for Families of Students with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:This training is to educate families on the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) which is part of the NYS testing program that measures attainment of the State’s learning standards for students with the most severe disabilities in grades 3-8 and high school. Participants will learn about all State assessment options\, what the NYSAA test entails\, the eligibility and decision-making process\, graduation/student exit options and how it will affect a student’s post-secondary planning. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/new-york-state-alternate-assessment-nysaa-essential-information-for-families-of-students-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T190000
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CREATED:20220128T225907Z
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SUMMARY:Self-Advocacy Conversations with Claire and Brendan
DESCRIPTION:Open Self-Advocacy Conversations with Claire and Brendan \n  \nClick Here to Register\n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/self-advocacy-conversations-with-claire-and-brendan/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115256
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SUMMARY:Transition Thought Exchange - Project SEARCH
DESCRIPTION:Project SEARCH- a collaborative WIHD/CSN\, New York Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital and Ability Beyond\nA discussion for district administrators of special education and transition coordinators about Project SEARCH\, providing high leverage inclusive transition supports and services leading to competitive employment. This month’s discussion will provide information about eligibility and the application process for interns in the WIHD/CSN Project SEARCH opening September 2022 at New York Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital. \nDownload Project SEARCH Application (pdf) \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-thought-exchange-project-search/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T133000
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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. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/annual-review-parent-q-a-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T143000
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CREATED:20211103T163243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T172018Z
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SUMMARY:Transition Planning from Preschool Special Education to Kindergarten (CPSE to CSE)(Disponible en Español)
DESCRIPTION:Planificación para Transición de Educación Especial PreEscolar a Kindergarten (CPSE a CSE) \nThis 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). *Please specify if you prefer Spanish-language materials and Spanish translation for the session. \nEste 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. *Por favor\, especifique si prefiere materiales en español y traducción al español para la sesión.* \nClick Here to Register/Ingrese Aquí para Registrarse
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-planning-from-preschool-special-education-to-kindergarten-cpse-to-cse-7/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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