Events for February 6, 2025 - February 12, 2025

This learning opportunity for families will provide an overview of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) for students needing intensive behavioral interventions and supports and describes the role of parents, families, guardians, and caregivers in supporting students throughout this process.   /Esta oportunidad de aprendizaje para las familias proporcionará una visión general […]

ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Account Basics Would you like to learn more about Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts? Come to this workshop where information about Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE), a new financial savings tool for individuals with disabilities will be shared. What is an ABLE account, how it works […]

Are you job hunting?  Topic: Panel on Employment. The speakers are Marissa Borzykowski from Spectrum Design and Valerie Jensen from Prospector Theatre to discuss employment. Marissa Borzykowski is a dynamic Nonprofit Manager with 10+ years overseeing and leading person-centered programming, operations, administration and social services. Marissa has a BA in psychology from Clark University and a Master's […]

Positive Solutions for Families Positive Solutions for Families is a seven-session, monthly workshop series that will give parents and family 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. Seven sessions, Third Friday of the Month, from 10-12. 9/16, 10/21, 11/18, […]

Families Advocating for Students Hosted by the Community Support Network in Collaboration with Union Baptist Church Please join us for this workshop as we consider how best to advocate for our children in school, by exploring the following: How to help your child adjust to in person school Recognizing and responding to your child's needs […]

This presentation will offer parents a review of basic communication skills that can be useful during meetings and other discussions about their child’s education program. Building confidence in the ability to communicate clearly and effectively will assist parents in becoming meaningful partners within the special education process. See flyer here:   Parents as Partners 20221026 Presented […]

This training will offer families an 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. Hudson Valley School-Age FACE Center Zoom registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rc-Gsrz0oH9R7ts82IA_gcQpn7zodWP2_

Participants will: • understand the concepts of SDI. • understand that there is both federal and state regulation around SDI. • examine what SDI might look like in the classroom and in the home. • understand their value as engaged meaningful partners in the special education process and education of their child. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIof--hrT8jGdF4c5WRegp4HDRygw-Bf2VO