Self-Advocates: Peer to Peer Discussion about Dating and Relationships
2023-12-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-13 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Self-Advocates: Peer to Peer Discussion about Dating and Relationships
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“How to Support Your Child’s Vocabulary” (Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Parents)
2023-12-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Parents and caretakers will be able to explain the importance of vocabulary instruction for their child in the elementary grades. Participants will also be able to describe ways to incorporate explicit instruction and vocabulary instruction in the home.
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Family Forum: Bullying and Harassment in School
2023-12-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Student bullying can be a health risk to students and impact their education. All students should feel safe and protected in their school environment. Come to this workshop to learn some steps you can take if your child is being bullied. How to identify if behavior is bullying and what schools must do to protect students.
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"Hear Our Voices" Self-Advocacy Monthly Group Meeting
2023-12-13 18:00 - 19:00 | WIHD, 20 Plaza West, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
“Hear Our Voices” Self-Advocacy Monthly Group Meeting
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Rockland BOCES/Rockland Transition Consortium: Supported Decision Making
2023-12-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
12-13-23 Supported Decision Making

Monthly Decision Making Series Workshop #2: Digging in to Supported Decision-Making
2023-12-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join us for our three-workshop series where we will present instruments and methods used to support loved ones with disabilities in making choices as they approach the age of adulthood.
Workshop #2: Digging in to Supported Decision-Making
This workshop is intended for individuals who have already attended our monthly Supported Decision Making, Guardianship, and other Alternatives workshop, and want to know more about SDM. We will review Article 82, the NY State supported decision making law, and will answer SDM-specific questions.
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Monthly Decision Making Series Workshop #3: Guardianship Workshop
2023-12-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join us for our three-workshop series where we will present instruments and methods used to support loved ones with disabilities in making choices as they approach the age of adulthood.
Workshop #3: Guardianship Workshop
This workshop is intended for individuals who have already attended our monthly Supported Decision Making, Guardianship, and other Alternatives workshop, and have determined that guardianship is the most appropriate alternative. Since guardianship is considered the most restrictive form of decision support, it is recommended that you also attend the Digging in to Supported Decision-Making workshop before signing up for this one. We will review the process of putting together a petition for guardianship and the documentation requirements.
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Special Education 101: Training of the Parent Member
2024-01-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Note: This is a four-hour training. January sessions are 4-6 pm over 2 dates, January 4 and January 11. Four hours must be completed to receive certification.
We offer our 4-hour Virtual Parent Member Training four times per year, via Zoom. Participants will learn about the entire Committee for Special Education (CSE) process, and those eligible can join committee meetings as a volunteer Parent Member. This is wonderful opportunity to build community in your district, support other parents, and learn more about the CSE process to support your own child! While this training is open to anyone who would like to learn more about special education, 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.
Note: This is a four-hour training. January sessions are 4-6 pm over 2 dates, January 4 and January 11. Four hours must be completed to receive certification.
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Special Education Task Force Lunch and Learn: The Benefits and Basics of Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities
2024-01-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
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Planificación para Transición de Educación Especial PreEscolar a Kindergarten (CPSE a CSE)
2024-01-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
*** This training will be done in Spanish***
Transition Preschool Special Education to Kindergarten (CPSE to CSE)
This online training will support parents as they prepare for their child’s transition from preschool special education to kindergarten. Topics covered include: understanding the differences between Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee for Special Education (CSE), understanding the transition process from CPSE to CSE, learning how to be an active member of the transition team, understanding the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Planificación para Transición de Educación Especial PreEscolar a Kindergarten (CPSE a CSE)
Este taller apoyará a los padres mientras se preparan para la transición de su hijo de la educación especial preescolar al kindergarten. Los temas cubiertos incluyen: Entender las diferencias entre el Comité para la Educación Especial Preescolar (CPSE) y el Comité para la Educación Especial (CSE), entender el proceso de transición de CPSE a CSE, aprender cómo ser un miembro activo del equipo de transición, entender el propósito de un Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP). Este taller se llevará a cabo a través de ZOOM. *Por favor, especifique si prefiere materiales en español y traducción al español para la sesión.*
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Future Planning Series: How Do We Pass The Torch? Transition Planning in Preparation for Aging Series Workshop 4 - Housing
2024-01-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
This 4- workshop series aims to provide caregivers with the directions for creating a transition plan for who next will be responsible for supporting their loved one. At the end of the workshop series, the caregiver will have the knowledge to create a caregiver transition plan, which will include the systems, people and processes needed to successfully support their loved one so that they live life to the fullest. The process of transferring knowledge to new caregivers and circle of supporters will be an important aspect of the planning process. Our first workshop focuses on systems. Other workshops will cover people and staffing, financial planning, and housing.
Workshop 4: Housing
Navigating the housing landscape is a priority in planning for the future of our loved ones with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Understanding the array of housing options and how to access them is an important part of the planning process. Join Michele Lawton and Musa Klebnikov of Special Needs Advisors LLC for a presentation of housing navigation.
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"Hear Our Voices" Self-Advocacy Monthly Group Meeting
2024-01-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom

New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Essential Information for Families of Students with Disabilities
2024-01-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
This training is to educate families on the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) which is part of the NYS testing program that measures attainment of the State’s learning standards for students with the most severe disabilities in grades 3-8 and high school. Participants will learn about all State assessment options, what the NYSAA test entails, the eligibility and decision-making process, graduation/student exit options and how it will affect a student’s post-secondary planning.
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What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP) For Families of Preschool Students
2024-01-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
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.
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New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Essential Information for Families of Students with Disabilities
2024-01-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
This training is to educate families on the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) which is part of the NYS testing program that measures attainment of the State’s learning standards for students with the most severe disabilities in grades 3-8 and high school. Participants will learn about all State assessment options, what the NYSAA test entails, the eligibility and decision-making process, graduation/student exit options and how it will affect a student’s post-secondary planning.
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Family Forum: Preparing for Your Child's Annual Review
2024-01-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
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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2024 ‘Virtual’ Transition Institute
2024-01-31 08:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-01 08:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-02 08:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
2024 CSN Transition Institute
This virtual, free conference will be held on January 31- February 2, 2024. There are over 30 speakers on a myriad of Transition Topics – everything from “What is a Transition Plan” to topics on Self-Direction, Adult Services, Supported Decision Making and Guardianship, Employment, and other pertinent topics.

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Community Support Network 2024 ‘Virtual’ Transition Institute
Join us for our Annual Transition Institute – covering topics including sessions on employment, future planning, and more!

Visit our Annual Transition Institute website here and check out recordings from the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Transition Institutes.

What Is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)? For Families of School-Age Students
2024-02-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
The purpose of “What is an IEP? For Families of School-Age Students” is to gain a foundational understanding of the entire IEP process, including but not limited to, the Committee on Special Education (CSE), the roles and responsibilities of all parties, the various components of the IEP, and the transition planning process.
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Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
2024-02-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
This training was developed to promote the understanding and appropriate use of test accommodations for students with disabilities. It is intended to provide information related to the decision-making process and types of test accommodations available, as well as the documentation of appropriate accommodations on the individualized education program (IEP).
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Transition to College for Students with an IEP or 504 Plan
2024-02-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
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Family Guide to Transition Planning
2024-02-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Zoom
The purpose of the Family Guide to Transition Planning—Preparing Students with Disabilities for Life After High School is to assist families in understanding the transition planning process specifically from high school to life after high school. When families are knowledgeable about the transition process and invited to participate by their schools, students with disabilities experience improved post-school outcomes in the areas of employment, postsecondary education, and independent living.
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CPSE (the Committee on Preschool Special Education) to CSE (the Committee on Special Education) for Parents
2024-02-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
This online training will support parents as they prepare for their child’s transition from preschool special education to kindergarten. Topics covered include: understanding the differences between Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee for Special Education (CSE), understanding the transition process from CPSE to CSE, learning how to be an active member of the transition team, understanding the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
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Monthly Decision Making Series Workshop #1: Supported Decision-Making (SDM), Guardianship, and other Alternatives
2024-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join us for our three-workshop series where we will present instruments and methods used to support loved ones with disabilities in making choices as they approach the age of adulthood.
Workshop #1: Supported Decision-Making (SDM), Guardianship, and other Alternatives
Many parents and caregivers have questions about how best their loved one with intellectual and developmental disabilities may be supported in making decisions as an adult. What are the concerns around guardianship? What about Supported Decision Making? How do advance directives such as health care proxies and durable power of attorney factor in? This workshop should be taken before the Guardianship and Digging into Supported Decision-Making workshops. If you have already taken this WIHD zoom workshop, please register instead for the Digging in to Supported Decision-Making workshop.
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