May is Mental Health Awareness Month! The rates of anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions continue to increase for young people, including those identified with additional special education needs. This compelling presentation will educate parents, school staff and caregivers about the warning signs of mental health conditions, about what steps to take if your […]
Identifying the agencies who will be working with students and their families post-high school is a critical component of transition planning. Join us as we explore self-determination and its impact on postsecondary success. We will discuss adult service agencies and the different types of programs they provide. Presented by: Hudson Valley School-Age FACE Center Zoom […]
The transition from preschool to kindergarten can be a time of excitement but it can also be a source of anxiety. Transitions are made easier when families and providers understand the process. This workshop will help participants to understand the transition process, to be an active member of the transition team, to understand the difference […]
Life skills, or daily living skills, are abilities that our loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities need to achieve their highest level of independence. These include skills related to managing money, personal hygiene, medication management, taking care of living spaces, laundry, cooking, transportation, and shopping. Join us for our second workshop in our Life-Skills […]
This presentation will guide parents through the process of transitioning their child from Early Intervention to the Committee on Preschool Special Education. Zoom Registration Link: Click Here
Positive Behavior Solutions for Families is a four-session, monthly workshop series that will give parents, families and caregivers positive and effective strategies to promote children’s social and emotional development and address the challenging behavior of children ages 2-5 years old. Four sessions, Third Tuesday of the Month, from 10am-12pm: March 21 April 18 May 16 […]
Life skills, or daily living skills, are abilities that our loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities need to achieve their highest level of independence. These include skills related to managing money, personal hygiene, medication management, taking care of living spaces, laundry, cooking, transportation, and shopping. Join us for our first workshop in our Life-Skills […]
Please join us via Zoom to learn more about Project SEARCH at New York Presbyterian Westchester Hospital in Bronxville! This program serves young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the OPWDD system as well as students who are in their last year of high school who can benefit from personalized support in an intensive […]
Topic - TBD Please join us for this IN-PERSON self-advocacy meeting and note the date change as this meeting will be held on June 28 from 6:00-7:30. Zoom Registration Link: Click Here
This workshop will provide information on the school to post-school transition planning process for students with disabilities and the transition components of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) starting at age 15. Families, as essential members of the Committee on Special Education (CSE), will improve their ability to work collaboratively with school teams in assessing students’ […]