Wednesday, January 19th, 2022-Friday, January 21st, 2022 TheCommunity 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. This year’s threads include: For Self-Advocates: Sessions focused on issues […]
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 […]
Four-hour parent member certification for parents/families with children with IEPs Note: 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 […]
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 […]
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 Click Here […]
Four-hour parent member certification for parents/families with children with IEPs Note: 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 […]
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. Click Here to Register
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 Life skills, or daily living skills, are abilities that our young adults need to achieve their highest […]
Self-Determination • Learn about the skills that allow individuals to make choices and plan their lives • Explore the many aspects of self determination, and their importance to the transition planning process • Discover ways that individuals with disabilities can have a voice in planning their life after high school, and ensure that families, schools, […]
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. Evaluación Funcional de la Conducta (FBA) y Plan de Intervención Conductual (BIP) […]