Events for February 2020 › WIHD

“You Need To Calm Down” Helping Young Children Learn ... HOW? This FREE workshop geared toward parents and professionals of children in Pre-School through 5th Grade, will provide practical information to support young children’s awareness of their own reactions to help decrease challenging behaviors and increase self-confidence. Participants will learn hands-on strategies to use Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Applied Behavior […]

Preparing for an Annual Review Meeting This 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 […]

Location:  Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, 480 Bedford Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514 Sponsored by the Town of New Castle's Every Person is Connected committee, and hosted by WIHD Community Support Network! This important film and panel discussion with the filmmaker and representatives from many local advocacy groups will be discussing the dire need for appropriate adult […]

Location:  WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL, Media Center, 550 North Street | White Plains, NY 10605 Talking To Our Children About Their Learning Differences:Promoting Self-Awareness & Self-Determination This 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 […]

Location:  Multi-Purpose Room,  The Bronxville School, 177 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 Preparing for an Annual Review Get ready for your meeting with the Bronxville School District Committee on Special Education (CSE) to review your child’s IEP or 504 for the 2020-2021 School Year.  Know what to prepare.  Know what questions to ask.  You are […]

Location: The Brookside School, 11 Tanhouse Brook Road, Cottekill, New York 12419 This 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 […]