Audience: Members of Educational Organizations (administrators, teachers, pupil personnel staff, and other staff members). 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 […]
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 […]
Joyce Hawk, Family & Community Educator, Community Support Network NYSED OSE Partnership - Hudson Valley School-Age FACE Center Join in a chat to share your concerns for transitioning youth who need support services after high school and the resources you may need. Click Here to Join
Join us for FUN IDEAS to get you through summer. These mini sessions will have a BIG impact for your child’s summer learning, and be QUICK and EASY for you! In each half hour session you will learn big principles and little practices you can try with your child in LITERACY, ART, SENSORY STRATEGIES, STRENGTH […]
During this zoom meeting, we will talk about: • Identifying your own style of working with people who support you including support workers and family members. • Ways of discussing boundaries and living preferences. • How to promote mutual respect between yourself and those who support you. WE WILL SHARE AN UPDATE ON THE HEAR […]
The Community Support Network invites you to attend a virtual workshop on Work Readiness services for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. This is intended for families of individuals who are in the 17 to 26 year old age category, but all are welcome. Dwayne Moore, Career Development Program Manager of Ability Beyond will present pre-employment and […]
Is college right for your child with IDD? Why go to college if earning a degree is not practicable? We will talk with students and staff of a local college program (Impact U at Concordia College) to hear their perspectives on why college experience programs are an excellent option to consider for youth with IDD transitioning out […]
Joyce Hawk and Stephanie Bellantoni, WIHD/CSN-Hudson Valley School-Age Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center Participants will receive resources to aid in the promotion of self-determination with students throughout the transition planning process; recognize various adult service agencies and the different types of services available in NYS as well as the eligibility, referral and application process […]
Join us for FUN IDEAS to get you through summer. These mini sessions will have a BIG impact for your child’s summer learning, and be QUICK and EASY for you! In each half hour session you will learn big principles and little practices you can try with your child in LITERACY, ART, SENSORY STRATEGIES, STRENGTH […]
Parents, professionals and teachers of students with special needs have the highest intentions to support children to thrive but often don’t realize how to manage the underlying triggers that can derail any of us. When adults and children learn to co-regulate their emotions, we all win. This workshop provides a tool-box of strategies and activities […]