Events for December 11, 2024 - October 16, 2024

Creating Welcoming and Affirming Learning Environments is one of four high leverage principles identified in the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Framework. When students feel like they belong at school, they have fewer absences, fewer disciplinary infractions, higher graduation rates, as well as increased engagement, self-esteem, and attitudes. Students with disabilities and students of different cultural […]

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 […]

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. Presented by: Community Support Network Zoom Registration Link: Click here

Participants will: • understand the concepts of SDI. Presented by: Lower Hudson Early Childhood FACE Center, and Mid-Hudson Early Childhood FACE Center • 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 […]

This training is to educate families on the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) which is part of the NYS testing program that measures attainment of the State’s learning standards for students with the most severe disabilities in grades 3-8 and high school. Participants will learn about all State assessment options, what the NYSAA test […]

Soluciones Positivas para Familias es una serie de talleres mensuales de cuatro sesiones que brindará a los padres, familias y cuidadores estrategias positivas y efectivas para promover el desarrollo social y emocional de los niños y abordar el comportamiento desafiante de los niños de 2 a 5 años. Cuatro sesiones, tercer jueves del mes, de […]

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 and the eligibility requirements will be discussed. Potential […]

Tips, Troubleshooting and Q & A Come to this workshop to receive tips on helping your kids transition back to school and troubleshoot special education issues with services and placement. We will be taking questions on all things back to school. You can also share any helpful strategies that work for your family. Zoom Registration […]

Would you like to learn more about Assistive Technology? It's any piece of equipment that helps an individual with a disability improve their ability to perform everyday tasks. Join us to hear how WIHD’s Assistive Technology (AT) Program provides services and collaborates with individuals and their families, caregivers, teachers, and/or related service providers to identify […]