Events for March 21, 2017 - April 24, 2017

Self-advocacy and self-direction are essential for young adults with disabilities. Our panel will explore ways we can work together to help students: become self-advocates; meaningfully participate in their CSE meetings; maximize their independence; and make a smooth transition to life after high school.   Panel Participants: Naomi Brickel, Director, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center […]

Join us for WIHD's self advocacy group meeting. Teens and young adults in our area are welcome and encouraged to join our self-advocacy group as new members. The topic will be "Learning How to Get and Use Benefits and Entitlement Programs".   More Information & To Register: Contact Mitchell Levitz, Self-Advocacy Coordinator at (914) 493-5207 […]

Come and join us to fully understand all the requirements needed for students with disabilities to successfully transition from high school with a diploma and the skills needed for entry-level employment opportunities.   Presenter: Joyce Hawk, Outreach Coordinator, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center   Register: There is no fee but registration is required.  For […]

This workshop 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.   Presenters: Laurie Levine, Regional Special Education Training Specialist Naomi Brickel, Director, Hudson Valley Special […]

This presentation will be in Spanish and will provide parents of students with disabilities a broad understanding of the Committee on Special Education (CSE) meeting process.  Parents will be offered strategies to be effective in their role in the process, including an understanding of the importance, and the how’s and why’s, of sharing concerns and […]

This presentation will be in Spanish and will provide parents of students with disabilities a broad understanding of the Committee on Special Education (CSE) meeting process.  Parents will be offered strategies to be effective in their role in the process, including an understanding of the importance, and the how’s and why’s, of sharing concerns and […]

This presentation is designed to assist parents of young adults with an IEP or 504 Plan in understanding the differences that can be expected as students move from high school to a college setting. Topics include: laws which govern services at the college level; the process to access academic accommodations, disability documentation requirements; the changing […]

This training is designed to provide CPSE and CSE Parent Members with a best practices approach to the CPSE/CSE process and the role of a Parent Member that is consistent with State law and regulation. You will gain the opportunity to increase your understanding of regulations and the CPSE/CSE process, as well as get to […]