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SUMMARY:Transition Thought Exchange - Project SEARCH
DESCRIPTION:Project SEARCH- a collaborative WIHD/CSN\, New York Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital and Ability Beyond\nA discussion for district administrators of special education and transition coordinators about Project SEARCH\, providing high leverage inclusive transition supports and services leading to competitive employment. This month’s discussion will provide information about eligibility and the application process for interns in the WIHD/CSN Project SEARCH opening September 2022 at New York Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital. \nDownload Project SEARCH Application (pdf) \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-thought-exchange-project-search/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20220128T225907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T225947Z
UID:14736-1645034400-1645038000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Self-Advocacy Conversations with Claire and Brendan
DESCRIPTION:Open Self-Advocacy Conversations with Claire and Brendan \n  \nClick Here to Register\n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/self-advocacy-conversations-with-claire-and-brendan/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20220122T003247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220122T003247Z
UID:14639-1644948000-1644953400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Essential Information for Families of Students with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION: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 entails\, the eligibility and decision-making process\, graduation/student exit options and how it will affect a student’s post-secondary planning. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/new-york-state-alternate-assessment-nysaa-essential-information-for-families-of-students-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20220120T161114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T143459Z
UID:14594-1644832800-1644836400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Specially Designed Instruction for Families
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help participants develop an understanding of Specially Designed Instruction in order to increase knowledge of parents and other family members as engaged meaningful partners in the special education process and the education of their child. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/specially-designed-instruction-for-families/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20220128T221350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T221350Z
UID:14735-1644573600-1644577200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:FBA/BIP (Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan) for Families
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEvaluación Funcional de la Conducta (FBA) y Plan de Intervención Conductual (BIP) para Familias\nEsta oportunidad de aprendizaje para las familias proporcionará una visión general de las Evaluaciones Funcionales del Comportamiento (FBA) y los Planes de Intervención del Comportamiento (BIP) para los estudiantes que necesitan intervenciones y apoyos intensivos del comportamiento y describe el papel de los padres\, las familias\, los tutores y los guardianes en el apoyo a los estudiantes a través de este proceso. \nClick Here to Register/Ingrese Aquí para Registrarse
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/fba-bip-functional-behavior-assessment-and-behavior-intervention-plan-for-families/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20220121T235344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220122T000921Z
UID:14630-1644433200-1644438600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:TRANSITION Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Self-Determination\n• Learn about the skills that allow individuals to make choices and plan their lives\n• Explore the many aspects of self determination\, and their importance to the transition planning process\n• Discover ways that individuals with disabilities can have a voice in planning their life after high school\, and ensure that families\, schools\, and agencies are effectively supporting them \nThis workshop will be held virtually via Zoom from 7:00-8:30pm.\nYou must RSVP in order to get the link to participate.\nContact Dawn Kitz at dkitz@rboces.org  or (845) 624-5833 to register. \nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-workshop-series/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T201500
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20220202T160229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T160454Z
UID:14767-1644346800-1644351300@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Life Skills Working Group for Parents & Caregivers of Teens & Young Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities -Focus on Employment
DESCRIPTION:Session 3: Employment. Join Ability Beyond to hear about the skills our loved ones with challenges need for a successful work life\, and what we can do to support them in the development and mastery of those skills \nLife skills\, or daily living skills\, are abilities that our young adults 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. \nJoin our series of sessions where parents and caregivers learn concrete tools and approaches to helping their loved ones develop these skills. For each session\, we will focus on one or two life skill areas. Participants will use what they learn in each session to help implement these tools in their teen/young adults’ lives. These are interactive sessions where participants learn together and get the opportunity to receive and give feedback on results achieved during follow up sessions. Session 3 focuses on Employment life skills. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/life-skills-working-group-for-parents-caregivers-of-teens-young-adults-with-intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities-focus-on-employment/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20211005T180740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T180740Z
UID:14007-1644314400-1644321600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Positive Solutions for Families - Session 4
DESCRIPTION:Positive Solutions for Families is a four session 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. \nClick Here to Register\n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/positive-solutions-for-families-session-4/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220202T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20211109T151025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T151544Z
UID:14221-1643817600-1643824800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Parent Member Training
DESCRIPTION:Four-hour parent member certification for parents/families with children with IEPs\nNote: this is a four-hour training over two-days (two consecutive Wednesdays\, 1/26/22 and 2/2/22 from 4-6 pm). You must attend both sessions to be certified as a Parent Member. This workshop (through Zoom) 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. This training is open to anyone interested in learning about the special education process\, or even as a refresher course on CPSE/CSE! Parents or guardians whose child has or had an IEP in the last 5 years\, will receive a certificate for submission to their school district to serve as a Parent Member at CPSE/CSE meetings. We offer this training four times per year\, the next Parent Member Training will be offered April 2022. \nPlease email Bilingual Educator Saira Ayala if you are interested in taking this training in Spanish\, saayala@wihd.org. We will schedule a Spanish option in Spring 2022 if there is sufficient interest. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/virtual-parent-member-training-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T173000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20211217T160703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T161459Z
UID:14317-1643731200-1643736600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Families
DESCRIPTION:Come to this session for parents and caregivers to learn how to support your child’s development of new vocabulary\, the importance of vocabulary instruction and ways to incorporate vocabulary instruction at home for your children who are in Pre-K through grade 6. This workshop is also offered Thursday\, January 27th\, 7:00-8:30 pm \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/explicit-vocabulary-instruction-for-families-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20211103T155348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T141516Z
UID:14163-1643310000-1643315400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Transition Planning from Preschool Special Education to Kindergarten (CPSE to CSE) (Disponible en Español)
DESCRIPTION: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 transition team\, understanding the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). \nThis workshop will be held via ZOOM: \n1. Registered participants will receive access to a self-guided training package on Monday\, January 24th. This will include a multi-part training webinar. If you need the videos and materials in Spanish please email saayala@WIHD.org. \n2. Participants will listen to each video at their own pace (approximately 60 minutes) \n3. Participants will receive handouts that they can access and save or print as well as helpful resources \n4. The presenters will host a Live Q&A Session via Zoom (link will be provided) on Thursday\, January 27th\, 7-8:30 pm. This workshop will be repeated on the following upcoming date: Tuesday\, February 22\, 1:00-2:30 pm \n**Our Bilingual Educator will be present to answer questions for Spanish-speaking families** \nPlanificación para Transición de Educación Especial PreEscolar a Kindergarten (CPSE a CSE)\nEste taller apoyará a los padres mientras se preparan para la transición de su hijo de la educación especial preescolar al kindergarten. Los temas cubiertos incluyen: Entender las diferencias entre el Comité para la Educación Especial Preescolar (CPSE) y el Comité para la Educación Especial (CSE)\, entender el proceso de transición de CPSE a CSE\, aprender cómo ser un miembro activo del equipo de transición\, entender el propósito de un Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP). \nEste taller se llevará a cabo a través de ZOOM. \n1. Los participantes inscritos tendrán acceso a un paquete de formación autoguiado el lunes 24 de enero. Esto incluirá un seminario web de capacitación de varias partes. \n2. Los participantes escucharán cada video a su propio ritmo (aproximadamente 60 minutos) \n3. Los participantes recibirán folletos a los que pueden acceder y guardar o imprimir\, así como recursos útiles. \n4. Los presentadores organizarán. una sesión de preguntas y respuestas en vivo a través de Zoom (se proporcionará el enlace) el jueves 27 de enero\, de 7 a 8:30 pm. Este taller se repetirá en la siguiente fecha próxima: martes 22 de febrero\, 1:00-2:30 pm **Nuestra educadora bilingüe estará presente para responder preguntas para familias en español.** \nClick Here to Register/Ingrese Aquí para Registrarse
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-planning-from-preschool-special-education-to-kindergarten-cpse-to-cse-6/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20211109T151308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T151308Z
UID:14220-1643212800-1643220000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Parent Member Training
DESCRIPTION:Four-hour parent member certification for parents/families with children with IEPs\nNote: this is a four-hour training over two-days (two consecutive Wednesdays\, 1/26/22 and 2/2/22 from 4-6 pm). You must attend both sessions to be certified as a Parent Member. This workshop (through Zoom) 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. This training is open to anyone interested in learning about the special education process\, or even as a refresher course on CPSE/CSE! Parents or guardians whose child has or had an IEP in the last 5 years\, will receive a certificate for submission to their school district to serve as a Parent Member at CPSE/CSE meetings. We offer this training four times per year\, the next Parent Member Training will be offered April 2022. \nPlease email Bilingual Educator Saira Ayala if you are interested in taking this training in Spanish\, saayala@wihd.org. We will schedule a Spanish option in Spring 2022 if there is sufficient interest. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/virtual-parent-member-training-4/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20220104T211305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T211305Z
UID:14338-1643047200-1643050800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Account Basics
DESCRIPTION: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 ABLE participants and their families are invited. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/able-achieving-a-better-life-experience-account-basics/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220122
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20210210T150412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T154624Z
UID:12756-1642550400-1642809599@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:2022 CSN Transition Institute
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 19th\, 2022-Friday\, January 21st\, 2022\nTheCommunity Support Networkis pleased once again to offer our annual conference on post-secondary transition covering topics ranging from employment options\, inclusive college programs\, social and recreational programs\, systems navigation\, self-advocacy\,and policy issues with several breakout tracks to choose from. \nThis year’s threads include:\n\nFor Self-Advocates: Sessions focused on issues for individuals with disabilities\nSelf Help: Strategies and ideas to cope with stress and wellness ideas\nSelf Determination: Strategies to promote responsibility and independence\nInclusive Higher Education: Information and promising practices in college programs for students with I/DD\nFinancial Planning and Systems Navigation: Information regarding benefits systems and financial planning\nFor School Administrators: Best practices to build capacity for inclusive transition supports and services. Learn from experts and each other.\nIntroduction to Everything: Beginners guide for families just starting transition planning\nLiving and Working: Promising practices around Housing\, Employment\, and Recreation\n\n\nVisit our website here (where you can see the agenda\, register\, get zoom links\, and other information)
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/2022-csn-transition-institute/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220112T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20211217T154329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T162239Z
UID:14314-1642010400-1642014000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Hear Our Voices - Tips and Ideas on working with DSP staff
DESCRIPTION:Hiring\, managing and keeping staff on your team is an important part of your self-advocacy journey. Come learn from Nichole Hastings from LifePlan.\nDiscussion tips for hiring staff. \n• Understanding Your Disability \n• Understanding your goals/action plan \n• Communication method/emergency contact info \n• Expectations/rules they need to follow \n• Diet/Exercise/Special Needs \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/tips-for-hiring-staff/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20211005T180112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T180209Z
UID:14005-1641895200-1641902400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Positive Behavior Solutions for Families - Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Positive Solutions for Families is a four session 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. \nEach session will cover a different topic all 10am – 12noon. Families should attend all sessions. \nJanuary 11\, 2022 \nFebruary 8\, 2022 \nClick Here to Register\n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/positive-behavior-solutions-for-families-session-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20211029T115618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T115618Z
UID:14120-1639677600-1639681200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:HOV Holiday Party with The Prospect Band
DESCRIPTION:The Prospect Band is a five piece band featuring lead vocalist Thomas D\, lead guitarist\, and backing vocalist Ryan Wenke\, bassist Max Shapiro\, organist Rachel Wise and Jeff Bonistalli on the drums. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hov-holiday-party-with-the-prospect-band-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20211207T174157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T174157Z
UID:14272-1639659600-1639665000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Transition Planning from Preschool Special Education to Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION: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 transition team\, understanding the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). \nThis workshop will be held via ZOOM \n1. Registered participants will receive access to a self-guided training package on Monday\, December 13th. This will include a multi-part training webinar. If you need the videos and materials in Spanish please email saayala@WIHD.org. \n2. Participants will listen to each video at their own pace (approximately 60 minutes) \n3. Participants will receive handouts that they can access and save or print as well as helpful resources \n4. The presenters will host a Live Q&A Session via Zoom (link will be provided) on Thursday\, December 16\, 2021\, 1:00-2:30 pm. \nThis workshop will be repeated on the following upcoming dates: \nThursday\, January 27th\, 7-8:30 pm** \nTuesday\, February 22\, 1:00-2:30 pm** \n**Our Bilingual Educator will be present January 27th and February 22nd to answer questions for Spanish-speaking families** \nClick Here to Register/Inicie Aquí Para Registrarse
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-planning-from-preschool-special-education-to-kindergarten-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20211109T155148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T182347Z
UID:14226-1639504800-1639512000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Diploma and Credential Options
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn about self-determination skills and its relation to students determining an individualized pathway to graduation from multiple options. Credit and diploma requirements and the appeal eligibility criteria for all students will be reviewed as well as the safety-net options for students with disabilities. Find out how earning a Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential is beneficial in a number of ways along with the guidelines for awarding a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/diploma-and-credential-options/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20211129T171522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T171536Z
UID:14253-1639130400-1639134000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Specially Designed Instruction: A Guide for Families and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help participants develop an understanding of Specially Designed Instruction in order to increase knowledge of parents and other family members as engaged meaningful partners in the special education process and the education of their child. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/specially-designed-instruction-a-guide-for-families-and-caregivers/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20210929T185219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T185554Z
UID:13957-1639044000-1639049400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Transition from Early Intervention to Preschool Special Education
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for parents of children turning 3 this year and aging out of Early Intervention. Come learn about important timelines\, your role\, and how to prepare for your meeting with the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE). \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-from-early-intervention-to-preschool-special-education-4/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20211005T175444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T175630Z
UID:14001-1638871200-1638878400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Positive Behavior Solutions for Families - Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Positive Solutions for Families is a four session 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. \nEach session will cover a different topic all 10am – 12noon. Families should attend all sessions. \nDecember 7\, 2021 \nJanuary 11\, 2022 \nFebruary 8\, 2022 \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/14001/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20211108T174415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T174415Z
UID:14209-1638360000-1638367200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:The goals of this training are to ensure participants will recognize and identify: The definition of self-determination and its relation to determining individualized diploma and graduation options\, the credit requirements for graduation in NYS\, The Multiple Pathways to Graduation\, 4 + 1 Option requirements for all students\, the appeal eligibility criteria for all students\, the safety net option for students with disabilities and also the exiting credentials available in NYS and the requirements for each. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/diploma-and-credential-options-for-students-with-disabilities-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T173000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20211103T151839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T151839Z
UID:14159-1638289800-1638293400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Instrucción Explícita de Vocabulario para Familias
DESCRIPTION:Venga a esta sesión para que los padres y cuidadores aprendan cómo apoyar el desarrollo de nuevo vocabulario de su hijo\, la importancia de la instrucción de vocabulario y maneras de incorporar la instrucción de vocabulario en casa para sus hijos que están en Pre-K hasta el grado 6. \nIngrese Aquí para Registrarse
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/instruccion-explicita-de-vocabulario-para-familias/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T194500
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20211027T122711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T122711Z
UID:14097-1637261100-1637264700@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Families
DESCRIPTION:Come to this session for parents and caregivers to learn how to support your child’s development of new vocabulary\, the importance of vocabulary instruction and ways to incorporate vocabulary instruction at home for your children who are in Pre-K through grade 6. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/explicit-vocabulary-instruction-for-families-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20211103T165109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T211436Z
UID:14174-1637229600-1637235000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Transition Thought Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Guardianship and Supported Decision Making\nThe November 2021 Transition Thought Exchange is designed for District Special Education Administrators\, CSE Chairs and Transition Coordinators and will focus on the Guardianship process and interventions districts should provide to empower independence and prepare their students for successful supported decision making. \n  \nClick Here To Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-thought-exchange-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20210929T175300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T175300Z
UID:13954-1637175600-1637181000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Transition Linkages Fair: Transition & Inclusive Higher Education Programs
DESCRIPTION:An Event for Parents\, Educators & Advocates to Learn More About\nAdult Services & Transition Planning\nHear from Representatives in Five Key Transition Areas Supporting Westchester County \nFive-Week Virtual Transition Series: \nWeek 1: Oct. 20th\, The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Process & Care Coordination Organizations (CCOs)\nWeek 2: Oct. 27th\, Day Programs\nWeek 3: Nov. 3rd\, Recreation & Respite\nWeek 4: Nov. 10th\, Employment & Prevocational Services\nWeek 5: Nov. 17th\, Transition & Inclusive Higher Education Programs \n  \nClick Here to Register\nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-linkages-fair-transition-inclusive-higher-education-programs/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20211027T121528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T173812Z
UID:14095-1637172000-1637175600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Families
DESCRIPTION:Come to this session for parents and caregivers to learn how to support your child’s development of new vocabulary\, the importance of vocabulary instruction and ways to incorporate vocabulary instruction at home for your children who are in Pre-K through grade 6. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/explicit-vocabulary-instruction-for-families/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20210916T215406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T215406Z
UID:13897-1637085600-1637089200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Hear Our Voices Speaker's Network presents: Tammy Lin
DESCRIPTION:Tammy Lin is an amazing self-advocate living her life with Sturge-Weber syndrome. Her presentation will educate the audience on this condition. Tammy will share how Sturge Weber has shaped her life\, the struggles she has faced and her determination to teach the world to see her for who she really is. Please join us to learn about Tammy. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hear-our-voices-speakers-network-presents-tammy-lin/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T231206
CREATED:20211101T174125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T160234Z
UID:14145-1636653600-1636659000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Transition Planning for Life after High School: An Introduction to the Process for Families
DESCRIPTION:By Invitation Only\nThis free virtual workshop will provide parents of students with disabilities with information on the school to post-school transition planning process and transition components in the IEP starting at age 15. Families are essential partners with the school district and collaboration with the Committee on Special Education (CSE) team is extremely important to fully understand considerations for successful career development and transition to adulthood. The workshop will help parents to think about their children today\, their children in the future and the support required to help them achieve long-term goals after high school. \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-planning-for-life-after-high-school-an-introduction-to-the-process-for-families-6/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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