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SUMMARY:Transition Institute 2017 - Transition Planning for English Language Learners (ELLs) and Students from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Friday\, June 2\, 2017 \nTime:  9:00 am – 12:00 pm \nLocation:  Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall \nOpening Address:  Angelica M. Infante-Green\, Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Education Department’s Office of Instructional Support\, who spearheaded the release of the nationally-recognized Blueprint for English Language Learners’ Success. \nKeynote Speaker: Tracey Nix Ph.D.\, Director of the Institute for Urban Education\, University of Wisconsin\, will present The Posture of Cultural Reciprocity as a tool for increasing collaborative transition planning between educators and families from diverse backgrounds.  Participants will challenge their cultural awareness and biases\, identify how culture impacts transition planning and learn how to facilitate culturally responsive transition plans. \nClick here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-institute-2017-transition-planning-english-language-learners-ells-students-culturally-linguistically-diverse-backgrounds/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West)\, 1st Floor Boardroom \, Valhalla\, NY\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson%20Valley%20Special%20Education%20Parent%20Center":MAILTO:sbellantoni@wihd.org
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SUMMARY:Looking Our Best:  Fashion and Good Hygeine Tips
DESCRIPTION:Hear Our Voices:  Self Advocacy Group at WIHD \nTopic:  Looking Our Best:  Fashion and Good Hygeine Tips \nDiscussion Leader:  Sandy Mislow\, MA Special Education and LEND Trainee \nMonday\, June 5\, 2017 \n6:30 pm – 8:00 pm \nPlease email mlevitz@wihd.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/looking-best-fashion-good-hygeine-tips/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West)\, 1st Floor Boardroom \, Valhalla\, NY\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Self%20Advocacy%20Group%20at%20WIHD":MAILTO:mlevitz@wihd.org
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SUMMARY:ECDC Early Childhood Professionals Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Date:    June 6\, 2017 \nTime:   9:30 am – 11:30 am \nLocation:  Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Valhalla\, NY \nThis is a meeting for all the EI and CPSE stakeholders in the tri-county region that includes Westchester\, Rockland\, and Putnam counties\, to come together in a collegial atmosphere\, to discuss topics of common concern in serving young children with special needs and their families.   Are you ready for next year?  Part 200 has been changed to require that each preschool provider adopt and implement 3 new program standards (curriculum aligned with the Pre-K Foundation for the Common Core\, a program-wide system of positive behavior supports\, and regular progress monitoring of student achievement data).  This facilitated session will offer you an opportunity to assess what you have in place and what steps you need to take to be ready for September.  Regional Associates from the NYSED Special Education Quality Assurance office will be in attendance to review the amended Regulations as well as to discuss their findings from program reapproval reviews. \n__________________________________________________________ \nRSVP to Janet Lowe at (914) 493-2902   or   jlowe@wihd.org  by June 1st please! \n__________________________________________________________ \nClick here for WIHD driving directions and campus map.  Parking lot #16 is the visitor’s parking lot to use off “Hospital Oval West”. \nPlease prepare for a $4-6 fee (cash only) to exit the parking lot.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/ecdc-early-childhood-professionals-meeting/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West)\, 1st Floor Boardroom \, Valhalla\, NY\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Lower%20Hudson%20Early%20Childhood%20Direction%20Center":MAILTO:jlowe@wihd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T120000
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SUMMARY:Lower Hudson Special Education Task Force Sponsors:  A Tale of Two Attorneys: Endrew F. and More
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, June 14\, 2017\nTime: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nLocation: The Mahopac Library\, 668 Route Six Mahopac\, NY 10541\nModerator:  Julie Passman\, Esq. \nSpeakers: Stephanie M. Roebuck\, Esq. an attorney who advises school districts and Marion M. Walsh\, Esq. an attorney for students with disabilities and their parents.  Listen to two New York Westchester area attorneys answer YOUR questions and discuss the new Endrew F. Supreme Courtdecision (where the Court ruled against a bare minimum standard for an appropriate education and decided that the IDEA requires schools to offer an IEP “appropriately ambitious” in light of the child’s circumstances).  For more information please call: 845.228.7457 x1108 \nClick here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/lower-hudson-special-education-task-force-sponsors-tale-two-attorneys-endrew-f/
LOCATION:Mahopac Public Library\, 668 US-6\, Mahopac\, NY\, 10541\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T173000
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SUMMARY:Transition Planning in the IEP\, Adult Services and Guardianship
DESCRIPTION:***Cancelled – – as of June 20\, 2017\nDate:     Thursday\, June 22\, 2017  \nTime:     5:30 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation:     Roosevelt High School\, Yonkers\, NY \nPresenters:   Stephanie Bellantoni\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \n                           Baturu Mboge\, Independent Consultant/Broker \n                           Marilyn Vitale\, Guardianship Specialist \nThis is an important presentation for parents of children of all ages.  It is never too soon to think about transition to life after high school\, since the decisions we make and the educational programs to which our children are exposed pave the way for their opportunities following the K-12 years.  The presentation will address the expanding high school credential and exiting options for students with disabilities.   The discussion will cover the various sections of the IEP addressing transition needs and services\, various factors that come into play for transition planning\, and introduction to adult services after high school.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-planning-iep-adult-services-guardianship/
LOCATION:Roosevelt High School\, Yonkers\, NY\, 631 Tuckahoe Road\, Yonkers\, NY\, 10710\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170626T120000
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SUMMARY:Transitioning from Special Education to Adult Services
DESCRIPTION:Date:  June 26\, 2017 \nTime:  12:00 pm – 2:00 pm \nLocation:  Mental Health Association in Orange County Inc. \nAn overview of the different adult service systems which must be accessed by families in order to receive continued support services or programming for young adults as they prepare to exit from high school seeking employment opportunities\, independence in their community and continued learning. Suggestions will be provided for parents to consider as they prepare for the many changes that can be expected as their child transitions from special education to adulthood.  RSVP to Mahlon Groom at mgroom@mhaorangeny.com or (845) 342-2400 x1253.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transitioning-special-education-adult-services/
LOCATION:Mental Health Association in Orange County\, Inc.\, 73 James P. Kelly Way\, Middletown\, NY\, 10940\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Mental%20Health%20Association%20in%20Orange%20County%2C%20Inc.":MAILTO:mgroom@mhaorangeny.com
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