TRANSITION Workshop Series - SELF DETERMINATION
2021-03-10 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom Meeting
• Learn about the skills that allow individuals to make choices and plan their lives
• Explore the many aspects of self-determination, and their importance to the transition planning process
• 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
This workshop will be held virtually via Zoom from 7:00-8:30pm.
You must RSVP in order to get the link to participate.
Contact Dawn Kitz at dkitz@rboces.org
or (845) 624-5833 to register.
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Hear Our Voices - Self Advocacy - Internet Dating Workshop for Self Advocates
2021-03-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom Meeting
Damona Hoffman, Relationship and Internet Dating Specialist, will provide a workshop for the HOV members, focusing on the appropriate and safe usage of internet dating apps with the goal of making connections with others as friends and life partners. This will be a ZOOM Meeting

It’s important that everyone have a family member or friend join the workshop to support you in exploring your options for internet dating!
The Registration information is for Self-Advocates ONLY. Please provide the name and email address of your participating family member or support person.
Space is limited! Register today!

Here is more information about Damona: Damona Hoffman – Love As You Are https://damonahoffman.com/
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Talking to Our Children about Learning Differences
2021-03-15 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Meeting
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 themselves as a member of their CSE, so as to develop a quality IEP that respects and accommodates unique individual needs.
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Parent and Family Engagement within the Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) & Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)Process
2021-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Meeting
Families, Caregivers, and Guardians, will understand the definition of an FBA/BIP, when it is needed, and how it is conducted/developed and the role they play as part of the various teams. Participants will also understand how the FBA/BIP process is part of the Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE) /Committee for Special Education (CSE) process, as well as the guidance regarding the New York State (NYS) Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, Part 200. Professionals will explore how to engage families within the FBA/BIP process, when/how to include them as part of the team, and how they can provide critical information to support the development and implementation of an FBA/BIP.
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Transition from Early Intervention to Preschool Special Education (CPSE)
2021-03-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom Meeting
This workshop is for parents of children turning 3 this school year and/or aging out of Early Intervention. Come learn about important timelines, your role, and how to prepare for your meeting with the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) in your district.
*Este taller estará disponible en español. Indique su preferencia de idioma cuando se registre.
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“What’s Next?” Parent Q&A Series Navigating Adult Services
2021-03-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Meeting
Session Focus: College Disability Services
Join 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 listed above.
College Disability Services will include an overview of key differences between high school and college, disability documentation and types of accommodations. Participants are encouraged to come with questions and leave with answers to “What’s next?” in their young adults’ transition to adulthood.
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Transition Planning: Work Skills
2021-03-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Zoom Meeting
Transition Planning: Work Skills
Featuring: Yes She Can, intern program for women

Join CSN and featured speaker Lesli Cattan of Yes She Can in a discussion about Employment, Job Skills, and how those skills can be developed during transition planning. Parents and current students or those who have recently exited school interested in acquiring job skills are welcomed to attend. This session, while featuring a program oriented to women, will also discuss skills relevant to all

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Family Engagement: Communication and Culture Online Workshop
2021-03-18 16:00 - 18:00, 2021-04-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
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 our respective roles (administrators, teachers, etc.).
● Explore the concept of culture & connect with the idea of Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education.
● Explore strategies for effective collaboration between families, caregivers, and schools to support students in the special education process.
Registered participants will receive all relevant links 24 hours before the day of the workshop.
After 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.

Soluciones Positivas Para Familias (Positive Solutions for Families)
2021-03-18 19:30 - 20:30, 2021-04-01 19:30 - 20:30, 2021-04-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom Meeting
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.
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Virtual Learning: Strategies for At-home Learning
2021-03-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Zoom Meeting
This workshop will explore common difficulties families are facing during distance learning. We will discuss strategies to plan for success and behavioral supports to help motivate your child to succeed. Discussions will include general household tips and ways to promote engagement. There will be opportunities to ask questions and brainstorm solutions.
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Lunch and Learn: Positive Behavior Solutions for Families
2021-03-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Meeting
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from March 9 – May 25th
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).
In the last session, parents will be offered a routine guide that offers advice for supporting their children across common family routines.
Topics will include:
Making Connections – Relationships, Quality Time and Encouragement
Making It Happen – Play, Friendships and Positive Behavior
Why Do They Do What They Do? – Behavior, Expectations and Rules
Teach Me What to Do – Emotional Vocabulary, Anger and Disappointment, Problem Solving
Facing the Challenge Part 1 – Strategies to Promote Positive Behavior
Facing the Challenge Part 2 – Challenging Behavior and Everyday Routines
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Do's and Don'ts for Participating in Virtual CSE Meetings
2021-03-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom Meeting
Hosted by: The Lower Hudson Special Education Task Force
Panel Discussion – Join the conversation and learn how to make the most out of virtual CSE meetings; learn strategies to improve virtual CSE meeting preparation, dialogue and consensus building; and explore tips for virtual CSE technology troubleshooting.
Panelists include:
Stefanie Shabman, Esq., Legal Director, Student Advocacy, Inc.
Celia Strino, Secondary Special Education Director, White Plains Public Schools
Suzanne E. Volpe, Esq., Keane & Beane, PC
If you have problems registering, please call: 845.228.7457 x1108 or email jbaumann@putnamils.org
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How to Support Your Child’s Vocabulary (In English with Spanish translation)
2021-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Meeting
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. A Zoom link will be shared following registration and materials shared during the session.

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Post Secondary Pathways for Students with Disabilities: Supporting Families in Understanding Options
2021-03-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Meeting
This discussion will introduce families to various options for students with disabilities exiting high school (i.e., college, adult education, vocational training, employment and day programs); and how to approach transition planning with their high school Committee on Special Education (CSE) in to prepare for their post-secondary goals.
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Strategies for Supporting Students with Special Needs & Countering Isolation During Hybrid & Remote Learning
2021-03-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom Meeting
Please join us for a Zoom webinar featuring Dr. Peter Faustino, PsyD. Sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Special Education Task Force.
Dr. Faustino is a school psychologist at Scarsdale High School and has a private practice with the Developmental Assessment and Intervention Center (DAIC), specializing in adolescent behavior, anxiety disorders and Autism. He is also on the Board of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and serves as a member of NASP’s Government and Professional Relations Committee advocating for children’s mental health at the state and national level.
*Upon registration, a link will be sent to you to access this event which will have closed captioning.
Questions? Contact Renee: rfbadvocacy@gmail.com
ASL interpretation available upon request. Contact Nancy: nancy.nowak@drny.org
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“How to Support Your Child’s Vocabulary” (Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Parents)
2021-03-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Meeting
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.
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“What’s Next?” Parent Q&A Series Navigating Adult Services
2021-03-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Meeting
Session Focus: Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
Join 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 that is listed above.
The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) helps people of all ages with developmental disabilities live richer lives. These disabilities may include intellectual disabilities such as Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurological impairments. Participants are encouraged to come with questions and leave with answers to “What’s next?” in their young adults’ transition to adulthood.
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SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) BASICS
2021-04-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Meeting
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.
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INFORMACIÓN BÁSICA DE INGRESOS DE SEGURIDAD SUPLEMENTARIOS (SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) BASICS)
2021-04-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom Meeting
¿Está considerando solicitar SSI para su familiar?
Ven a este taller para conocer algunos consejos y trucos para el proceso de solicitud. Cuándo y cómo presentar la solicitud, los requisitos de elegibilidad y la mejor manera de hacer que el proceso sea menos estresante.
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Parent Member Training
2021-04-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Meeting
Note: this is a four hour training. You must attend both sessions to be certified as a Parent Member.
(second session April 15, 2021 5:00pm – 7:00 pm)
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.
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Talking about Sexuality with Your Children with Disabilities
2021-04-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom Meeting
Talking about sexuality can be very challenging for all parents, even more with your child with a developmental disability. This workshop will help you become more comfortable with topic by providing insights and strategies for communicating with your child and assessing appropriate developmental stages for addressing certain topics. This workshop is for family members of individuals with disabilities of all ages.
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Hear Our Voices Self-Advocates Monthly Meeting: Staying Healthy, Fit and Having Fun at Home
2021-04-13 18:00 - 19:00
During this zoom meeting, we will talk about:
Ideas for different way we can workout in and outside our homes
Tips on our fitness activities and how we stay active
Tips and learn which is right and wrong to eat to stay healthy.
The meeting facilitator will be, Scott Sessions, Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Specialist and Titleist Performance Institute Instructor. His Contact, sessionsbefit@gmail.com – (914) 703-1758. Website, https://sessionsbefit.com
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NYS Diploma & Credential Options for Students with Disabilities
2021-04-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
Join us to learn about graduation and exiting credential options for students with disabilities including: 4+1 Pathway, the appeals process, local diploma options, safety net options, the Superintendent Determination, the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential and the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential. Multiple graduation pathways allow for individual students’ strengths, preferences and interests to be considered which is the basis of quality transition programming and planning. Identification of a Pathway is integral for developing a student’s course of study and improving student outcomes. *(CTLE hours provided for school professionals)
For more information email: Kimberly Cannon- kimberly.cannon@dcboces.org

Parent Discussion Forum – Lets Talk Behavior!
2021-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Meeting
Whether you are a parent of a preschooler or a teenager, parenting can be challenging as children continue to learn from home and have limited social/outdoor activities with winter here!

WIHD’s Community Support Network is hosting a discussion for parents and professionals to talk about address challenging behaviors. Open to parents of Prek – 12th graders! Guest speakers will include Family Educators and Behavior Specialists!
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Foro de Discusión para Padres ¡Hablemos del Comportamiento!
2021-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Meeting
Si usted es padre de un niño preescolar o un adolescente, la crianza de los hijos puede ser un reto, ya que los niños siguen aprendiendo de casa y tienen actividades sociales al aire libre limitadas. La Red de Apoyo Comunitario de WIHD organizó un foro para que los padres y los profesionales hablen sobre cómo abordar comportamientos desafiantes. ¡Abierto a los padres de PreK hasta grado 12! ¡Los presentadores incluirán educadores familiares y especialistas en comportamiento!
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ANNUAL REVIEW - PARENT Q & A
2021-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom Meeting
In collaboration with Ossining Union Free School District
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.
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