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SUMMARY:Parents as Partners in the Special Education Process:  Communication Matters (in English and Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Park Early Childhood Center\, Ossining\, NY \nPresenters:  Stephanie Bellantoni and Lulu Bencosme\, \nHudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \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 has insight no one else on that team can have as to how her child operates and learns.  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/parents-as-partners-in-the-special-education-process-communication-matters-in-english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:Park Early Childhood Center\, 22 Edward Street\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T183305
CREATED:20171005T193235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T132111Z
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SUMMARY:Talking To Our Children About Their Learning Differences: Promoting Self-Awareness & Self-Determination
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Seven Bridges Middle School\, 222 Seven Bridges Road\, Chappaqua\, NY \nSpeaker:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nThis 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.  Click here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/talking-to-our-children-about-their-learning-differences-promoting-self-awareness-self-determination/
LOCATION:Seven Bridges Middle School\, 222 Seven Bridges Road\, Chappaqua\, NY\, 10514\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171108T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260610T183305
CREATED:20171005T194930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T132022Z
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SUMMARY:General Education Supports and Special Education Eligibility - A Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Location:  George Fischer Middle School\, 281 Fair Street\, Carmel\, NY \nSpeaker:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nThis workshop will explore the various ways in which we as members of our Committee on Special Education examine a student’s performance levels and the possibility of a special education program.  The discussion will include the availability of general education supports\, 504 plans\, requests for referrals\, evaluations\, timelines\, and the factors considered for special education eligibility and IEPs.  There is an underlying theme of collaboration and communication amongst the CSE members\, to support amicable interactions and better outcomes for students.  Click here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/general-education-supports-504s-and-special-education-eligibility-a-discussion/
LOCATION:George Fischer Middle School\, 281 Fair Street\, Carmel\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171113T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T183305
CREATED:20170125T213430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T213430Z
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SUMMARY:More About Taking Charge of Our Everyday Life through Self-Direction
DESCRIPTION:Hear Our Voices:  Self Advocacy Group at WIHD \nTopic: More About Taking Charge of Our Everyday Life through Self-Direction \nDiscussion Leader:  John Maltby\, MS. director for the Community Support Network \nMonday\, November 13\, 2017 \n6:30 pm – 8:00 pm \nPlease email mlevitz@wihd.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/taking-charge-everyday-life-self-direction/
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:20171117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171117T103000
DTSTAMP:20260610T183305
CREATED:20171030T200821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T131741Z
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SUMMARY:Les Invitamos a Nuestro Grupo de Padres
DESCRIPTION:Lugar de Evento:  Barnard Elementary School\,  \n                                    129 Barnard Road\, New Rochelle\, NY 10801 \nPresentadora:  Lulu Bencosme\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nLa Senora Bencosme del Instituto de Desarrollo para ninos en Westchester\,  va a presentar como aplicar para servicios de OPWDD y hablar sobre recursos que ofrece su agencia para ninos  con necessidadese especiales.  Preguntas? Llamar a Alycia Da’Loia-Moore (914) 576-4692. \nClick aqui para mas informacion.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/les-invitamos-a-nuestro-grupo-de-padres/
LOCATION:Barnard Elementary School\, 129 Barnard Road\, New Rochelle\, NY\, 10801\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171120T083000
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CREATED:20171005T180836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T180836Z
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SUMMARY:TELLs (Transition for English Language Learners) Consortium and Book Study Group (4-Day)
DESCRIPTION:Location: \nSession 1 – 11/20/17 – Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES (200 BOCES Drive\, Yorktown Heights) \nSession 2 – 12/19/17 – Southern Westchester BOCES (450 Mamaroneck Avenue\, Harrison) \nSession 3 – 1/29/18 – Rockland BOCES (65 Parrott Road\, West Nyack) \nSession 4 – 2/26/18 – Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES (200 BOCES Drive\, Yorktown Heights) \nSpeakers:  Kathleen “Kit” Casey\, Transition Specialist\, Lower Hudson RSE-TASC\, and Lulu Bencosme\, Bilingual Specialist\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nJoin us as we discuss transition planning for middle and high school students who are ELLs with special needs. During the four-part series\, facilitated by a bilingual family specialist and a transition specialist\, we will explore strategies for supporting students in terms of identifying educational and vocational goals\, accessing programs and services\, as well as developing family and community connections.\nDuring each meeting participants will engage in networking\, topic discussions and a book study featuring Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Youth by Gary Greene. Complementary copies of the book will be provided to all registrants. Please plan to attend all four sessions.  Click here for Event Flyer and Registration.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/tells-transition-for-english-language-learners-consortium-and-book-study-group-4-day/
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:20171127T120000
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CREATED:20171103T173051Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Graduation Requirements\, Diploma Options\, and Commencement Credentials
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Mental Health Association in Orange County\,  \n                     73 James P. Kelly Way\, Middletown\, NY 10940 \nPresenter:  Joyce M. Hawk\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nThis presentation gives a brief overview of the requirements needed for a diploma but will mostly focus on the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential which is awarded to students participating in the NYS Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) testing program. OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES\, INDIVIDUALS\, PROVIDERS\, EDUCATORS\, and AGENCY PARTNERS.   \nTo register online go to https://goo.gl/forms/de2DpWNTldcDuFkz1  or contact Mahlon Groom at mgroom@mhaorangeny.com or (845) 342-2400 Ext. 1253.  Click here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/understanding-graduation-requirements-diploma-options-and-commencement-credentials/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171128T210000
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CREATED:20171005T200120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T131915Z
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SUMMARY:Special Education – Nuts and Bolts
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Blind Brook MSHS Instructional Media Center \n                     840 King Street\, Rye Brook\, NY 10573 \n \nSpeaker:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nThis presentation will include an overview of Special Education and Section 504\, the factors considered in determining eligibility\, and an explanation of the steps in the special education process.  As the parent of a child with learning differences and special education needs\, this discussion will prepare you to be more engaged in your child’s education and school experience\, and to be a more effective member of your child’s decision making team. Please join us! \nClick here for Event Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/special-education-nuts-and-bolts/
LOCATION:Blind Brook Middle School High School\, 840 King Street\, Rye Brook\, NY\, 10573\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171129T103000
DTSTAMP:20260610T183305
CREATED:20171030T201024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T131533Z
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SUMMARY:LES INVITAMOS A NUESTRO GROUPO DE PADRES
DESCRIPTION:Lugar de Evento:  Columbus Elementary School\,  \n                                    275 Washington Ave\, New Rochelle\, NY 10801 \nPresentadora:  Lulu Bencosme\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nLa Senora Bencosme del Instituto de Desarrollo para ninos en Westchester\,  va a presentar como aplicar para servicios de OPWDD y hablar sobre recursos que ofrece su agencia para ninos  con necessidadese especiales.  Preguntas? Llamar a Caryn Da’Loia  (914) 576-4407 o Dr. Elizabeth Stanton (914) 576-4408.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/les-invitamos-a-nuestro-groupo-de-padres/
LOCATION:Columbus Elementary School\, 275 Washington Ave\,\, New Rochelle\, NY\, 10801\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260610T183305
CREATED:20171106T191821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T130300Z
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SUMMARY:First Steps in the Career Planning Process
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Beacon High School\, Beacon\, NY \nSpeaker:  Joyce M. Hawk\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nThis presentation will review the career assessment process which schools are required to provide to students beginning at age 12 in order  to determine career-related skills\, talents and interests. Parents will learn how to provide information about their child’s strengths and abilities and engage their child in the decision-making process as future planning goals are developed in the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). \nSponsored by Beacon City School District’s IEP/504 Parent Support Group \nFor more information contact Lionel Lutley\, Meeting Facilitator \nat lionel.lutley@yahoo.co.uk or 845-559-4337
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/first-steps-in-the-career-planning-process-3/
LOCATION:Beacon High School\, 101 Matteawan Road (Rm C-138)\, Beacon\, NY\, 12508\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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