Events for November 21, 2023 - November 29, 2023

This virtual presentation will provide participants with a brief summer update on recent laws, policies and announcements affecting students with disabilities, families, school personnel, and community service providers. Join members of the Mid-Hudson Special Education Task Force as we review important notices that have been distributed on topics such as discipline, safety, the special education […]

The purpose of this training is to gain a foundational 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 as well as transition planning. Join us as we explore how to develop collaborative relationships between […]

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, […]

Come meet Tina Fitzgerald for some discussion tips for Voting Rights and How to Vote! Tina Fitzgerald studied Special Education at SUNY Geneseo and Social Work at Syracuse University. She had a long career as an advocate and Medicaid Service Coordinator. Tina has worked with the Board of Elections for 20 years as a inspector […]

This event has been cancelled. Special Education Mediation for Families This training is for parents and families to learn about Special Education Mediation and how to use mediation to resolve issues and conflicts regarding the education and experience of a student with a disability. The training will provide information about Individual with Disabilities Education Act […]

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 and 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 […]

This workshop will provide information on the school to post-school transition planning process for students with disabilities and the transition components of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) starting at age 15. Families, as essential members of the Committee on Special Education (CSE), will improve their ability to work collaboratively with school teams in assessing students’ […]

How to Support Your Child’s Vocabulary Development in the Home (Disponible En Español) 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 […]

Come meet Annie Bridson from Shames JCC on the Hudson, she is going to talk about what programs are at JCC for people with disabilities.   Annie Bridson Director of Supportive Services, Shames JCC on the Hudson Annie has been working within the supportive services field for over 10 years. Throughout that time, she has worked […]