The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has come to understand that the results we seek for all our children can never be fully achieved without incorporating an equity and inclusion lens in every facet of our work (see also NYS-ESSA Plan). Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S) education is a view of learning and human growth that […]
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has come to understand that the results we seek for all our children can never be fully achieved without incorporating an equity and inclusion lens in every facet of our work (see also NYS-ESSA Plan). Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S) education is a view of learning and human growth that […]
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 and elementary school. Participants will receive a link containing the pre-recorded workshop. We will host a […]
This workshop will provide families/parents and caregivers an overview of the process for developing an Individual Education Program (IEP) using a collaborative approach. The training provides a review of the areas of the IEP and the information that a parent, family and/or caregiver can share with the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) regarding their […]
Identifying the agencies who will be working with students and their families post high school is a critical component of transition planning. Join us for this two-hour presentation as we explore self-determination and its impact on postsecondary success. We will discuss adult service agencies and the different types of programs they provide. Eligibility criteria will […]
Talking about sexuality can be very challenging for all parents, even more with your child with a developmental disability. This workshop will help you become more comfortable with topic by providing insights and strategies for communicating with your child and assessing appropriate developmental stages for addressing certain topics. This workshop is for family members of […]
Oferta bilingüe: Inglés/español Familias, Cuidadores y Guardianes, comprenderán la definición de un FBA (Análisis de Comportamiento Funcional/BIP (Plan de Intervención de Comportamiento), cuando sea necesario, y cómo se realiza/desarrolla y el papel que desempeñan como parte de los distintos equipos. Los participantes también comprenderán cómo el proceso de FBA/BIP forma parte del Comité de Educación […]
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 […]
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 […]
Four-hour parent member certification for parents/families with children with IEPs Note: this is a four-hour training with a two-hour break in between. The sessions will be from 9 am-11 am, then the second session from 1 pm-3 pm. You must attend both sessions to be certified as a Parent Member. This workshop (through Zoom) will […]