Events for December 13, 2023 - November 22, 2023

This presentation will offer parents a review of basic communication skills that can be useful during meetings and other discussions about their child’s education program. Building confidence in the ability to communicate clearly and effectively will assist parents in becoming meaningful partners within the special education process. See flyer here:   Parents as Partners 20221026 Presented […]

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. Hudson Valley School-Age FACE Center Zoom registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rc-Gsrz0oH9R7ts82IA_gcQpn7zodWP2_

Participants will: • understand the concepts of SDI. • understand that there is both federal and state regulation around SDI. • examine what SDI might look like in the classroom and in the home. • understand their value as engaged meaningful partners in the special education process and education of their child. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIof--hrT8jGdF4c5WRegp4HDRygw-Bf2VO  

This training is intended to promote and encourage student and family involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) development process and Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings. Participants will identify ways to build and encourage their child's self-determination skills in order to meaningfully participate to the greatest extent possible, in their own educational planning and […]

Topic: TBA   Zoom Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rdumvrjouEtN-vTId7FI4BX11GVITqtyF

This virtual presentation will provide participants with guidance on the requirements of obtaining parental consent in order to carry out procedures related to the special education process and the provision of services. Members of the Mid-Hudson Special Education Task Force will answer general questions and provide suggestions that support productive conversations between families and school […]

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    

Positive Solutions for Families Positive Solutions for Families is a seven-session, monthly 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. Seven sessions, Third Friday of the Month, from 10-12. 9/16, 10/21, 11/18, […]