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. Click Here to Register
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 […]
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 […]
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. Click Here to Register
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. Each session will cover a different topic all 10am - 12noon. Families should attend all sessions. […]
Hiring, managing and keeping staff on your team is an important part of your self-advocacy journey. Come learn from Nichole Hastings from LifePlan. Discussion tips for hiring staff. • Understanding Your Disability • Understanding your goals/action plan • Communication method/emergency contact info • Expectations/rules they need to follow • Diet/Exercise/Special Needs Click Here to Register
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 […]