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SUMMARY:Transitioning from Preschool to Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION:The Yorktown Central School District invites parents of children who are transitioning from the Committee on Preschool Special Education to kindergarten next fall to learn about services available for school-age children with special needs. This transition night will feature a panel of speakers\, including several staff members from our elementary schools. \nThe more you know about what comes next\, the better you will be able to participate as a partner with the school district and its service providers on behalf of your child. \nYou will learn more about: \n\nYour child’s educational rights to appropriate services and supports\nComparison of CPSE\, CSE and Building Level services and programs\, including Section 504\nCommittee on Special Education members’ roles and responsibilities\nClassifications and IEP development\nSchool-age continuum of service\nLaws and regulations\n\n  \nContact:                      For additional information or questions please contact Lisa Camia call 914-243-8000 x18602 or email lcamia@yorktown.org \n  \n*Snowdate:                 Tuesday\, January 21 (time and location are the same as above) \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transitioning-from-preschool-to-kindergarten/
LOCATION:Mohansic Elementary School\, 704 Locksley Road\, Yorktown Heights\, NY\, 10598
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T200000
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SUMMARY:Transitioning from Preschool to Kindergarten (SNOW DATE from 1/14 if needed)
DESCRIPTION:The Yorktown Central School District invites parents of children who are transitioning from the Committee on Preschool Special Education to kindergarten next fall to learn about services available for school-age children with special needs. This transition night will feature a panel of speakers\, including several staff members from our elementary schools. \nThe more you know about what comes next\, the better you will be able to participate as a partner with the school district and its service providers on behalf of your child. \nYou will learn more about: \n\nYour child’s educational rights to appropriate services and supports\nComparison of CPSE\, CSE and Building Level services and programs\, including Section 504\nCommittee on Special Education members’ roles and responsibilities\nClassifications and IEP development\nSchool-age continuum of service\nLaws and regulations\n\n  \nContact:                      For additional information or questions please contact Lisa Camia call 914-243-8000 x18602 or email lcamia@yorktown.org \n  \n*Snowdate:                 from Tuesday\, January 14  IF NEEDED \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transitioning-from-preschool-to-kindergarten-snow-date-from-1-14-if-needed/
LOCATION:Mohansic Elementary School\, 704 Locksley Road\, Yorktown Heights\, NY\, 10598
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260519T155250
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Child's IEP (in English and Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Location: Parent Center at Uriah Hill Elementary School\, 980 Pemart Ave\, Peekskill\, NY \nUnderstanding Your Child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) \nThis presentation will provide a review of the language and type of information that goes in each section of an Individualized Education Program (IEP); who contributes information; how progress is monitored and how a student’s needs of concern to a parent\, are considered throughout the process. A tool that can be used to include the student’s voice during the development of the IEP is also highlighted.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/understanding-your-childs-iep-in-english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:Uriah Hill Elementary School\, 980 Pemart Ave\, Peekskill\, NY\, 10566
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T155250
CREATED:20200114T174509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T174509Z
UID:10615-1579716000-1579723200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for an Annual Review Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Preparing for an Annual Review Meeting \nThis presentation will provide parents with a broad understanding of what is typically discussed during a child’s annual review meeting with the Committee on Special Education (CSE)\, which reviews the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and its effectiveness\, resulting in recommendations for the upcoming school year. Specific tips on how to be better prepared to effectively participate in this discussion will be provided. Problem-solving strategies to address concerns will also be suggested to help parents work with their school team to achieve positive outcomes. \nLocation: \nMonroe Woodbury Middleschool  LIBRARY \n199 Dunderberg Road\nCentral Valley\, NY 10917
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/preparing-for-an-annual-review-meeting-3/
LOCATION:monroe-woodbury\, 199 Dunderberg Road\, Central Valley\, NY\, 10917\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T155250
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200122T155237Z
UID:10613-1579719600-1579726800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for an Annual Review Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Preparing for an Annual Review Meeting \nThis presentation will provide parents with a broad understanding of what is typically discussed during a child’s annual review meeting with the Committee on Special Education (CSE)\, which reviews the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and its effectiveness\, resulting in recommendations for the upcoming school year. Specific tips on how to be better prepared to effectively participate in this discussion will be provided. Problem-solving strategies to address concerns will also be suggested to help parents work with their school team to achieve positive outcomes. \n  \nLocation:  Irvington MS/HS 40 North Broadway\, Irvington\, NY (CPR room in the back of the high school library) \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/preparing-for-an-annual-review-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Irvington MS/HS\, 40 North Broadway\, Irvington\, NY\, 10533\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T155250
CREATED:20200116T185905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T190013Z
UID:10555-1579719600-1579726800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for an Annual Review Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Irvington \nPreparing for an Annual Review Meeting \nThis presentation will provide parents with a broad understanding of what is typically discussed during a child’s annual review meeting with the Committee on Special Education (CSE)\, which reviews the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and its effectiveness\, resulting in recommendations for the upcoming school year. Specific tips on how to be better prepared to effectively participate in this discussion will be provided. Problem-solving strategies to address concerns will also be suggested to help parents work with their school team to achieve positive outcomes.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/preparing-for-an-annual-review-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T170000
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SUMMARY:Transition from CPSE to CSE Going to Kindergarten (Presentation will be in English and Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Transition from CPSE to CSE Going to Kindergarten (Presentation will be in English and Spanish) \nThis workshop will be presented in English and Spanish for parents of children who are transitioning from the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) to the Committee on Special Education (CSE). \nAttendees will learn about: CSE Process and timelines\, Similarities and differences between CPSE and CSE\, Roles and responsibilities of CSE members and parent rights\, Evaluations\, eligibility and the individualized education program (IEP)\, Continuum of services in CSE & Districtwide support & services\, Current federal and state regulations. \n Port Chester Public School District is collaborating and has invited the Community Support Network from the Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) which is Hudson Valley’s resource for individuals with disabilities\, their families\, and the professionals supporting them. \n  \nLocation: John F. Kennedy Magnet School\, 40 Olivia Street\, Port Chester NY 10573 \n  \nRSVP:  To register or for additional information please call or email Alison Mancheno at (914) 934-7927 or cpseportchester@pcrufsd.org
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-from-cpse-to-cse-going-to-kindergarten-presentation-will-be-in-english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:John F. Kennedy Magnet School\, 40 Olivia Street\, Port Chester\, NY\, 10573
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T170000
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SUMMARY:The Transition from Preschool to School Age Special Education Services
DESCRIPTION:The Transition from Preschool to School Age Special Education Services \nThis session will offer parents preparing for their child’s transition from preschool to kindergarten and school-age special education services. Topics covered include: legal entitlements to appropriate services and supports in the least restrictive environment\, comparison of Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE) services and programs\, CSE members’ roles and responsibilities\, disability classifications and IEP development\, and services available through special education during elementary school years and beyond. \nLocation: Port Chester-Rye District \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/the-transition-from-preschool-to-school-age-special-education-services/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T155250
CREATED:20200114T174950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T180444Z
UID:10621-1580232600-1580239800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:The Transition from Preschool to School Age Special Education Services
DESCRIPTION:The Transition from Preschool to School Age Special Education Services \nThis session will offer parents preparing for their child’s transition from preschool to kindergarten and school-age special education services. Topics covered include: legal entitlements to appropriate services and supports in the least restrictive environment\, comparison of Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE) services and programs\, CSE members’ roles and responsibilities\, disability classifications and IEP development\, and services available through special education during elementary school years and beyond. \nLocation: Pearl River- South Orange
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/the-transition-from-preschool-to-school-age-special-education-services-2/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T155250
CREATED:20200114T180751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T180751Z
UID:10623-1580238000-1580245200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for an Annual Review Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Preparing for an Annual Review Meeting \nThis presentation will provide parents with a broad understanding of what is typically discussed during a child’s annual review meeting with the Committee on Special Education (CSE)\, which reviews the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and its effectiveness\, resulting in recommendations for the upcoming school year. Specific tips on how to be better prepared to effectively participate in this discussion will be provided. Problem-solving strategies to address concerns will also be suggested to help parents work with their school team to achieve positive outcomes. \nLocation: Blind Brook District
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/preparing-for-an-annual-review-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T155250
CREATED:20200114T182406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T184415Z
UID:10625-1580319000-1580326200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Talking To Our Children About Their Learning Differences:  Promoting Self-Awareness and Self-Determination
DESCRIPTION:Talking To Our Children About Their Learning Differences:  Promoting Self-Awareness & Self-Determination \nThis presentation will allow participants to engage in discussions 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. \nLocation: \nC.J. Hooker Middle School\, Auditorium \n41 Lincoln Avenue \nGoshen\, NY 10924 \nPlease register by 1/23/20 here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6rbvieghzlTRur6s8AYvzF4sFy9Fuk-7pffLpMshoNY0ndw/viewform \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/talking-to-our-children-about-their-learning-differences-promoting-self-awareness-self-determination-4/
LOCATION:C.J. Hooker Middle School\, Auditorium\, 41 Lincoln Avenue\, Goshen\, NY\, 10924
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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