• Special Education 101: Training of the Parent Member

    PNW BOCES Projects Building, 200 BOCES Drive, Yorktown Heights, NY

    Please note this training will be held in person.  .This in person training is intended to assist parents and family members, in understanding the special education process through education laws and regulation. In addition you will receive a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the various members of the Committee on Preschool Special [...]

  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Basics

    Zoom

    Are you considering applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for your family member? Come to this workshop to learn some tips and tricks to the application process. When and how to apply, the eligibility requirements and how to best make the process less stressful. Zoom Registration: Click Here

  • Agency 101-An Overview of Services to Support Students with Disabilities into Adulthood

    Zoom

    This session will provide an overview of the primary State and community agency providers available in New York state (NYS) and the services each agency offers. Participants, including students and families, will gain knowledge of available resources, appropriate referral options, and related processes. The goal is to increase appropriate referrals, as these supports are shown [...]

  • New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Essential Information for Families of Students with Disabilities

    Zoom

    This training is to educate families of students with disabilities on the essential information of NYSAA, including what is the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA), what the test entails, and how it will affect a student's postsecondary planning. Participants will learn about all state assessment options, what the NYSAA entails including eligibility and the [...]