Westchester Institute for Human Development

INFORMACIÓN BÁSICA DE INGRESOS DE SEGURIDAD SUPLEMENTARIOS (SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) BASICS)
2021-04-06 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom Meeting
¿Está considerando solicitar SSI para su familiar?
Ven a este taller para conocer algunos consejos y trucos para el proceso de solicitud. Cuándo y cómo presentar la solicitud, los requisitos de elegibilidad y la mejor manera de hacer que el proceso sea menos estresante.
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Parent Member Training
2021-04-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Meeting
Note: this is a four hour training. You must attend both sessions to be certified as a Parent Member.
(second session April 15, 2021 5:00pm – 7:00 pm)
This workshop (through Zoom) will provide an overview and best practices approach to the CPSE/CSE process to educate parents and Parent Members and assist them to develop techniques and strategies to become effective members of the IEP team in their respective roles. This training is open to anyone interested in learning about the special education process, or even as a refresher course on CPSE/CSE!
Parents or guardians whose child has or had an IEP in the last 5 years, will receive a certificate for submission to their school district to serve as a Parent Member at CPSE/CSE meetings.
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Talking about Sexuality with Your Children with Disabilities
2021-04-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom Meeting
Talking about sexuality can be very challenging for all parents, even more with your child with a developmental disability. This workshop will help you become more comfortable with topic by providing insights and strategies for communicating with your child and assessing appropriate developmental stages for addressing certain topics. This workshop is for family members of individuals with disabilities of all ages.
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Lunch and Learn: Positive Behavior Solutions for Families
2021-04-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-04-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Meeting
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from March 9 – May 25th
This six series parent training will provide information for families on how to promote children’s social and emotional skills, understand their problem behavior, and use positive approaches to help children learn appropriate behavior. The trainings are designed to give parents key strategies that may be used with all children under 5 years old. (Sessions are not designed to offer parents specific advice for their child’s individual issues).
In the last session, parents will be offered a routine guide that offers advice for supporting their children across common family routines.
Topics will include:
Making Connections – Relationships, Quality Time and Encouragement
Making It Happen – Play, Friendships and Positive Behavior
Why Do They Do What They Do? – Behavior, Expectations and Rules
Teach Me What to Do – Emotional Vocabulary, Anger and Disappointment, Problem Solving
Facing the Challenge Part 1 – Strategies to Promote Positive Behavior
Facing the Challenge Part 2 – Challenging Behavior and Everyday Routines
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Hear Our Voices Self-Advocates Monthly Meeting: Staying Healthy, Fit and Having Fun at Home
2021-04-13 18:00 - 19:00
During this zoom meeting, we will talk about:
Ideas for different way we can workout in and outside our homes
Tips on our fitness activities and how we stay active
Tips and learn which is right and wrong to eat to stay healthy.
The meeting facilitator will be, Scott Sessions, Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Specialist and Titleist Performance Institute Instructor. His Contact, sessionsbefit@gmail.com – (914) 703-1758. Website, https://sessionsbefit.com
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NYS Diploma & Credential Options for Students with Disabilities
2021-04-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
Join us to learn about graduation and exiting credential options for students with disabilities including: 4+1 Pathway, the appeals process, local diploma options, safety net options, the Superintendent Determination, the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential and the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential. Multiple graduation pathways allow for individual students’ strengths, preferences and interests to be considered which is the basis of quality transition programming and planning. Identification of a Pathway is integral for developing a student’s course of study and improving student outcomes. *(CTLE hours provided for school professionals)
For more information email: Kimberly Cannon- kimberly.cannon@dcboces.org

Parent Discussion Forum – Lets Talk Behavior!
2021-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Meeting
Whether you are a parent of a preschooler or a teenager, parenting can be challenging as children continue to learn from home and have limited social/outdoor activities with winter here!

WIHD’s Community Support Network is hosting a discussion for parents and professionals to talk about address challenging behaviors. Open to parents of Prek – 12th graders! Guest speakers will include Family Educators and Behavior Specialists!
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Foro de Discusión para Padres ¡Hablemos del Comportamiento!
2021-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Meeting
Si usted es padre de un niño preescolar o un adolescente, la crianza de los hijos puede ser un reto, ya que los niños siguen aprendiendo de casa y tienen actividades sociales al aire libre limitadas. La Red de Apoyo Comunitario de WIHD organizó un foro para que los padres y los profesionales hablen sobre cómo abordar comportamientos desafiantes. ¡Abierto a los padres de PreK hasta grado 12! ¡Los presentadores incluirán educadores familiares y especialistas en comportamiento!
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Family Engagement: Communication and Culture Online Workshop
2021-04-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-05-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Webinar
This webinar is designed to introduce educators to concepts of communication and culture that impact the ways educators and educational organizations (EOs) interact with families. Some of the key ideas that will be discussed in the two-part webinar;
● Examine the role of communication in schooling and how culture influences the way we communicate in our respective roles (administrators, teachers, etc.).
● Explore the concept of culture & connect with the idea of Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education.
● Explore strategies for effective collaboration between families, caregivers, and schools to support students in the special education process.
Registered participants will receive all relevant links 24 hours before the day of the workshop.
After the Live Zoom, participants will and complete all assignments at their own pace and submit all work by 9 pm. Upon completion of all assignments and attendance to the mandatory live Zoom session participants will receive 4 CTLE credits.

ANNUAL REVIEW - PARENT Q & A
2021-04-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom Meeting
In collaboration with Ossining Union Free School District
Parents are integral partners in the special education process. Join this conversation as we explore how parents can effectively prepare for the annual review and be an effective member of the CSE. Learn about planning strategies, approaching differences of opinion, and keeping the focus on your child.
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Soluciones Positivas Para Familias (Positive Solutions for Families)
2021-04-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom Meeting
Una serie de seis entrenamientos que proporcionará información a las familias sobre cómo promover las habilidades sociales y emocionales, comprender el comportamiento y utilizar enfoques positivos para ayudar a los niños a aprender el comportamiento apropiado. Los entrenamientos están diseñados para dar a los padres estrategias clave que se puedan usar con niños menores de 5 años. Los materiales se enviarán antes de cada sesión.
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Planificación de la transición para la vida después de la escuela secundaria: Una Introducción al Proceso para las familias
2021-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Meeting
Esta preparación en línea proporcionara a los padres de estudiantes con
discapacidades información sobre el proceso de planificación de la transición de la escuela a la post-escuela. Las familias son aliados esenciales del distrito escolar y la colaboración con el equipo del comité de educación (CSE) es extremadamente importante para comprender completamente las consideraciones para el desarrollo profesional exitoso y la transición a la
edad adulta. Este taller ayudara a los padres a pensar en sus hijos de hoy, sus hijos en el futuro y el apoyo necesario para ayudar a sus hijos a alcanzar sus metas a largo plazo después de la escuela secundaria.
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Transition Thought Exchange (for school professionals)
2021-04-22 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom Meeting
WIHD is excited to invite you to the Transition Thought Exchange, an initiative to support school districts in strategic planning and implementation for post-secondary transition for students with disabilities. As we emerge from a pandemic that has significantly impacted students with disabilities and their transition planning and experiences, it’s even more critical.

We are delighted that Yvette Goorevitch, Special Education Administrator and Educational Consultant will lead this timely work, which will include a process to assess assets and challenges, plan strategically, and explore funding opportunities, in order to support development of model transition programming.

Please join us in our initial two-part 90-minute remote convening series on:

April 22, 2021 9:00 -10:30 am
April 29 9:00 -10:30 am

Please share this invitation with your District Leaders including:
Assistant Superintendents of Pupil Services
Directors/Supervisors of Special Education
Directors of School Counseling
High School Principals
Special Education Teachers
Transition Coordinators

Please register by clicking this zoom registration link.

VIRTUAL RESOURCE AND TRANSITION FAIR
2021-04-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom Meeting
Hosted by Putnam Transition Consortium
For Families and Students with an IEP or 504 Plan Supports and Resources for NOW and in the Future

Explore Putnam County Resources for education, recreation, training & employment, advocacy, and much more!
Representatives from a variety of agencies will offer more information.
Break out sessions will provide detailed information on a number of different topics.
Questions contact Jessica Baumann at jbaumann@putnamils.org
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“What’s Next?” Parent Q&A Series Navigating Adult Services
2021-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Meeting
FOCUS: Self-Determination Skills
Join us for a brief discussion on the importance of supporting the development of skills needed by students who will be transitioning to adult services, in order to help them to make choices and have a voice in planning their life after high school. Resources will be provided to recognize various adult service agencies and the different types of services available in NYS. Participants are encouraged to come with questions and leave with answers to “What’s next?” in their young adults’ transition to adulthood.
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Hear Our Voices Speakers Network - Get to Know Claire!
2021-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Meeting
This meeting will highlight one of our amazing self-advocate speakers, Claire Polin. Come hear her story, learn from her and find out more about this exciting project.
The Speaker’s Network are WIHD Self-Advocates willing to share their stories with other self advocates, families, agency partners and professionals. Speaker’s Network participants work
one-on-one with a coach to prepare and practice their multimedia presentations. Self-Advocates are co-collaborators, working with dignity and professionalism, and are never asked to share their outside their comfort zone.
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Transition Thought Exchange (Part 2) (for school professionals)
2021-04-29 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom Meeting

Understanding the IEP for Parents of Preschool Children
2021-04-29 10:00 - 23:30 | Zoom Meeting
This workshop will provide families/parents and caregivers an overview of the process for developing an Individual Education Program (IEP) using a collaborative approach. The training provides a review of the areas of the IEP and the information that a parent, family and/or caregiver can share with the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) regarding their child’s performance and disability related needs.
Participants will:

Understand the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) process and your role within the process​
Identify the different components of the IEP​
Discuss how to develop relationships and practices that build home-school collaboration and support the student​

(OSE Partnership with Lower Hudson Regional Partnership Center)
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Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities
2021-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom Meeting
In this workshop parents and families will gain an understanding of credit and regents exam requirements for graduation. Specifically, participants will gain insight on self-determination and its relation to transition planning for graduation; different exiting credentials available in NYS; multiple pathways to meeting graduation requirements for all students; appeal eligibility criteria for Regents exam scores for all students; and safety net options for Regents exam scores for students with disabilities. Hope you can join us!
Please notify the Special Education Department at (914)376-8209 at least two days prior to the workshop of any necessary accommodation you may require in order to participate, or if you require a translator Por favor notifique al Departamento de Educación Especial (914)376-8209 al menos dos días antes del taller, de cualquier adaptación necesaria que pueda necesitar para participar, o si necesita un traductor.
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Hudson Valley PreK Forum - Session 1
2021-05-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom Meeting
WIHD is pleased to announce that we will be re-instituting our semi-annual Early Childhood Forums in order to provide professional development and updates to the early childhood community. These Forums are for both parents and Pre-School professionals.
We hope you can join us for our launch session, on Thursday May 6 at either 9 – 10:30am or 1:30 – 3pm. You don’t have to attend both sessions. Please watch your inbox for a registration link.
In order to ensure that the content of our forums met the needs of stakeholders, we ask that please you take 2 minutes to complete a quick survey regarding potential topics.
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Hudson Valley PreK Forum Session 2
2021-05-06 13:30 - 15:00 | Zoom Meeting

Parent Member Training (In English and Spanish)
2021-05-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Meeting
Note: This is a four hour training with a one hour break in between. The sessions will be from 9 am-12 pm, then a 1 hour break (12 pm-1 pm), then the second session from 1 pm-3 pm. You must attend both sessions to be certified as a Parent Member.
This workshop (through Zoom) will provide an overview and best practices approach to the CPSE/CSE process to educate parents and Parent Members and assist them to develop techniques and strategies to become effective members of the IEP team in their respective roles. This training is open to anyone interested in learning about the special education process, or even as a refresher course on CPSE/CSE!
Parents or guardians whose child has or had an IEP in the last 5 years, will receive a certificate for submission to their school district to serve as a Parent Member at CPSE/CSE meetings.
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Entrenamiento para Padres Miembros (en Inglés y Español)
2021-05-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Meeting
Nota: Este es un entrenamiento de cuatro horas con descanso de una hora entre sesiones. Las sesiones serán de 9 am a 12 pm, con una pausa de 1 hora (12 pm a 1 pm) y la segunda sesión de 1 pm a 3 pm. Debe asistir a ambas sesiones para obtener la certificación como miembro padre.
Este taller (a través de Zoom) proporcionará una descripción general y un enfoque de mejores prácticas para el proceso de CPSE / CSE educando a los padres y miembros padres para ayudarlos a desarrollar técnicas y estrategias para convertirse en miembros efectivos del equipo del IEP en sus respectivos roles. Este taller está abierto a cualquier persona interesada en aprender sobre el proceso de educación especial, ¡o incluso como un curso de actualización sobre CPSE / CSE!
Los padres o tutores cuyo hijo/a tiene o ha tenido un IEP en los últimos 5 años, recibirán un certificado para presentarlo a su distrito escolar para servir como padre miembro en las reuniones de CPSE / CSE.
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Hear Our Voices - Self Advocacy Group Meeting: Exploring American Sign Language
2021-05-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Meeting
What is American Sign Language?
Join our discussion about communicating with people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Learn some basic signs that you can use to communicate with friends! We will show you some ASL lessons you can access online.
Please feel free to share this announcement with other self-advocates who may wish to join and their house staff or family members.
New members are always welcome to join!
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College Panel: Successful Supports at College for Students with IDD
2021-05-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Zoom Meeting
Successful Supports for College Students with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Join this virtual panel discussion where you will hear first hand from administrators, residence life directors, and parents, the different ways that colleges are supporting students with more significant support needs in the areas of independent living, campus navigation, managing academics and social integration. Your questions will contribute to a rich discussion addressing the interests and concerns of students and parents! Please join this event and open doors for your high school student preparing to exit high school.
DON’T LET THE OPPORTUNITY OF COLLEGE PASS YOU BY – COLLEGE IS AN OPTION AND IS YOUR CHOICE! Feel free to send in questions ahead of time to csn@wihd.org.
Looking forward to seeing you!
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Transition Planning in the IEP
2021-05-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom Meeting
Review your child’s IEP Transition Plan!
Target audience: parents of students with IEPs 8th grade and older, college bound or other options.
Transition planning is a process that requires a partnership among the student, family, and school district and, as appropriate, other agencies that can provide transition activities to help students with disabilities move from school to adult life. By its very nature, transition planning is a collaborative effort and must be thought of as an ongoing process across multiple school years.
Effective transition planning is based on the student’s strengths, preferences, and interests and focuses attention on how the student’s educational program, including instruction, career and educational experiences, can be planned to help the student make a successful transition to his or her goals for life after high school.
This will be a hands-on workshop where parents will learn about what makes an EXCELLENT transition plan, how to partner with the school district, and how to include instruction, career, and educational experiences to lead to future success. Have your child’s IEP available to follow along with each section
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Parent and Family Engagement within the Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) & Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)Process
2021-05-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Meeting
Families, Caregivers, and Guardians, will understand the definition of an FBA/BIP, when it is needed, and how it is conducted/developed and the role they play as part of the various teams. Participants will also understand how the FBA/BIP process is part of the Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE) /Committee for Special Education (CSE) process, as well as the guidance regarding the New York State (NYS) Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, Part 200.
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