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SUMMARY:A Workshop for Parents:  Transitioning from EI to CPSE (in English and in Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 10\, 2017 \nLocation:  Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Valhalla\, NY \nSponsored by Lower Hudson Early Childhood Direction Center \nFor further information email jlowe@wihd.org. \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/workshop-parents-transitioning-ei-cpse-english-spanish/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Lower%20Hudson%20Early%20Childhood%20Direction%20Center":MAILTO:jlowe@wihd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171012T180000
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Graduation:  Understanding Diploma Requirements\, Options\, Scoring and Commencement Credentials
DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 12\, 2017 \nTime:  6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nLocation:  Taconic Resources for Independence\, Poughkeepsie\, NY \nPresenter:  Joyce Hawk\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nLearn about the credits\, assessments and test scores required in order for any student to graduate with a Regents or local diploma.  Attendees will be informed of the appeals process to determine if a student may graduate with a diploma using a lower score and as well as additional scoring options for students with disabilities.  Click here for event flyer. \n********************************************** \nSponsored by the Mid-Hudson Special Education Task Force.   \nRegistration is required by Tuesday 10/10/17.   \nGo to https://goo.gl/forms/de2DpWNTldcDuFkz1 \nFor more information call (845) 331-0541 x18
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/pathways-graduation-understanding-diploma-requirements-options-scoring-commencement-credentials/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171013T093000
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SUMMARY:A Workshop for Parents:  Transitioning from EI to CPSE (in English and in Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 13\, 2017 \nLocation:  Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Valhalla\, NY \nSponsored by Lower Hudson Early Childhood Direction Center \nFor details email jlowe@wihd.org.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/workshop-parents-transitioning-ei-cpse-english-spanish-2/
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=UTC:20171016T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T200605
CREATED:20170125T212111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T212111Z
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SUMMARY:Disabilities in the Entertainment World - How Actors with Disabilities in Movies\, TV and Theater are Impacting on Public Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Hear Our Voices:  Self Advocacy Group at WIHD \nTopic: Disabilities in the Entertainment World \nHow Actors with Disabilities in Movies\, TV and Theater are Impacting on Public Awareness \nDiscussion Leader:  Emily Pearl Kingsley\, Emmy Award Winning Writer \nMonday\, October 16\, 2017 \n6:30 pm – 8:00 pm \nPlease email mlevitz@wihd.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/disabilities-entertainment-world-actors-disabilities-movies-tv-theater-impacting-public-awareness/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T200605
CREATED:20171004T172257Z
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SUMMARY:Transition Planning (Middle School and Beyond) for English Language Learners Who Have IEPs
DESCRIPTION:Location:  \nPutnam Northern Westchester BOCES \nSpeakers:  Kathleen “Kit” Casey\, Transition Specialist\, Lower Hudson Regional Special\nEducation Technical Assistance and Support Center (RSE-TASC) and Lulu Bencosme\, Bilingual Specialist\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center\,  Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) \nJoin us as we explore cultural competency in school and its impact on planning for the future. We will discuss family involvement and how to develop accessible environments. Diploma and certificate options will be reviewed as well as strategies for connecting with community services and programs. Transition planning tools and resources\, available in multiple languages\, will be shared. \nThere is no charge for this workshop. Lunch is on your own. \nClick here for Event Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-planning-middle-school-and-beyond-for-english-language-learners-who-have-ieps/
LOCATION:Session 1 – PNW BOCES – School Services Building*\, 200 BOCES Drive\, School Services Bldg.\, Yorktown Heights\, NY\, 10598\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171018T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T193329Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Child's IEP
DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 18\, 2017 \nLocation:  Rebecca Turner Middle School\, Mt. Vernon\, New York \nPresenter:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nWhat is the purpose of the IEP?  What are the various components of the IEP\, and what information is intended to be covered within each of those sections?  Including a review of the New York State IEP form itself\, this program will support parents in gaining a better understanding of how to navigate the IEP\, where certain kinds of information would appropriately be covered\, and how to follow along during discussions at CSE meetings.  Having a better understanding of this critical document will enable parents to be more astute in assessing their child’s education program (is it effective?  is it appropriate?)\, in light of the student’s progress and development from year to year.  Click here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/understanding-childs-iep-2/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson%20Valley%20Special%20Education%20Parent%20Center":MAILTO:sbellantoni@wihd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T110000
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SUMMARY:Parent Engagement in the Special Education Process: Collaborating with your School District to Promote Better Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 19\, 2017 @ 9:00 am \nLocation:  Milton Elementary School – 12 Hewlett Avenue\, Rye\, NY \nPresenter:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nSponsored by Rye RAISE (Rye All Inclusive Special Education) Parent Group \nParents are key members of the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE).  While professionals from several disciplines may participate in a CPSE or CSE meeting\, sharing their various expertise in their respective fields\, the parent is an expert on his or her own child.  This presentation highlights effective means of communication throughout the school year\, and in the CPSE and CSE meetings themselves.  We will provide you with tools to help you to fully participate in the development of your child’s special education plan.  Click here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/parent-engagement-special-education-process-collaborating-school-district-promote-better-outcomes/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson%20Valley%20Special%20Education%20Parent%20Center":MAILTO:sbellantoni@wihd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T183000
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SUMMARY:"Swim Team" - Film Showing and Panel Discussion\, Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Thursday\, October 19\, 2017 at 6:30 pm \nLocation:  Ossining Library’s Budarz Theatre\, 53 Croton Avenue\, Ossining\, NY \n“Swim Team” – Film Showing and Panel Discussion \n Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series \nThe Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series identifies films that are meaningful to their community\, and brings people together for the film and a panel discussion.  In the movie Swim Team\, director Lara Stolman (whose documentaries have appeared on major news channels and websites) presents the story of parents in a New Jersey community who take matters into their own hands when they feel their own community has given up on their son who is on the autism spectrum.  They form a competitive swim team\, recruiting diverse teens on the spectrum and training them with high expectations.  The film tracks this family’s commitment to inclusion\, independence and success for their son.  To view a trailer visit http://www.swimteamthefilm.com/filmmakers.php. \nTo track this event and its developing panelists\, which will include Stephanie Bellantoni from Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center\, visit https://ossiningdocumentaries.org/. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/swim-team-film-showing-panel-discussion-ossining-documentary-discussion-series/
LOCATION:Home
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171023T173000
DTSTAMP:20260610T200605
CREATED:20170821T144742Z
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SUMMARY:Planning for Life After High School\, Transition Planning\, & NYS Diploma and Exiting Options
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Mt. Pleasant Cottage School \nDate:   October 23\, 2017 \nTime:  4:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nEducational programs to which our children are exposed pave the way for their opportunities following the K-12 years. This presentation will address the expanding high school credential and exiting options for students with disabilities\, and the importance of identifying post-secondary goals so that appropriate transition supports and services can be put into place. The discussion will include post-secondary measurable goals\, high school transition service needs\, and the coordinated set of transition activities.  For information contact mlee@mpcsny.org.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/planning-life-high-school-transition-planning-nys-diploma-exiting-options/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T200605
CREATED:20170825T135123Z
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SUMMARY:Transition Planning for Life after High School
DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 26\, 2017 \nTime:  6:30 pm – 8:00 pm \nLocation:  Rhinebeck High School Library\, Rhinebeck\, NY \nPresenter:  Joyce Hawk\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nParents will learn how planning for a child’s transition to adulthood is incorporated into the IEP at age 15 and how transition activities to reach future goals can be provided to the student. \nFor more information\, contact: \nMs. Emily Davidson \nDirector of Special Education Services\, RCSD \n(845) 871-5570\, ext. 5551
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-planning-life-high-school/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T200605
CREATED:20170802T181043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171006T155200Z
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Inclusion Institute
DESCRIPTION:Inclusion in Preschool Settings:\nObstacles\, Solutions\, and Benefits\n\n\n\nPlease join us for a morning conference that will highlight best practices and social considerations in the implementation of high quality inclusive preschool programs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker:   Alissa Rausch\, EdD is faculty in the Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education program at University of Colorado Denver. Her work at the university has blossomed from 15 years of practice as an early childhood educator working in inclusive preschool classrooms serving young children and their families. Her current work centers on supporting preservice and inservice practitioners to build their capacity to act as agents of social change and implement quality inclusive practices for young children in the field of early childhood\n\n\n\nSponsored by the Lower Hudson Early Childhood Direction Center and the Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center!\nSpace is Limited . . .Register Today!
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/save-date-early-childhood-inclusion-institute/
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:20171030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T200605
CREATED:20171005T192208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T192208Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Special Education Process . . . Do I Need An Attorney? . . . Or Can I Handle This Myself?
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Barnum Financial Group\, 565 Taxter Road\, Elmsford\, New York \nSpeakers:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center\, Valhalla\, NY and Marna Solarsh\, Esq.\, Special Education Attorney\, Scarsdale\, NY \nThis workshop will explore navigation of the Special Education process in NYS\, measures for collaborating with your school district and being an effective member of your child’s Committee on Special Education (CSE)\, and identifying when you may need to seek assistance from an advocate or attorney.  With an introduction by Christina M. Maurillo\, LUTCF\, CLU®\, ChFC®\, MBA\, Barnum Financial Group.  Click here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/navigating-the-special-education-process-do-i-need-an-attorney-or-can-i-handle-this-myself/
LOCATION:Barnum Financial Group\, 565 Taxter Road - Suite 625\, Elmsford\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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