The presentation is developed to 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) […]
Interactive dialogue for parents/caregivers, educators, and professionals with Naomi Brickel, an expert on family and youth engagement, centered around shifting the mindset in special education, person-centeredness, and strength-based engagement. A Conversation on: • Equal partners in the IEP process • Individual as part of the conversation • A parent and professional's perspective engaging and understanding […]
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 […]
This training will offer families an understanding of the entire IEP process, including but not limited to, the Committee on Special Education (CSE), the roles and responsibilities of all parties, the various components of the IEP and the transition planning process. Click Here to Register
Supports and resources for NOW and into the future for families and students with an IEP or 504 Plan Explore Putnam County resources for education, recreation, training and employment, advocacy, and much more! Meet representatives from a variety of agencies and service providers. Join break out sessions for detailed information on diverse topics. The mission […]
Will be given in English and Spanish simultaneously in 2 separate breakout rooms. This training focuses on the importance of vocabulary exposure for children in early childhood. We will share ways to increase your child’s language in the home with tips from the Little Talks program out of Lehigh University which includes the following 3 […]
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It’s Annual Review/CSE Meeting Time • Are you concerned about the loss of special education services and supports if your child is declassified? • Are you confused about the differences between an IEP and 504 Plan? • Are you wondering if a 504 Plan is better than an IEP for your college-bound student? If you […]
Four-hour parent member certification for parents/families with children with IEPs Note: this is a four-hour training with an hour break: 9 am to 11 am/12pm to 2 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 […]
2-day training (April 22, 2022 and May 24, 2022) This workshop is intended to introduce participants to foundational elements of cultural responsiveness and explore the New York State Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework. In doing so, it is meant to facilitate connections between Cultural Responsiveness and meeting the needs of students with disabilities, while also providing […]