BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Westchester Institute for Human Development - ECPv6.0.10//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Westchester Institute for Human Development X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wihd.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Westchester Institute for Human Development REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20201026T054324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201026T054324Z UID:12113-1605027600-1605034800@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:TRANSITION PLANNING FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: An Introduction to the Process for Families DESCRIPTION:This free workshop will provide parents of students with disabilities with information on the school to post-school transition planning process. Families are essential partners with the school district and collaboration with the Committee on Special Education (CSE) team is extremely important to fully understand considerations for successful career development and transition to adulthood. The workshop will help parents to think about their children today\, their children in the future and the support required to help them achieve long-term goals after high school. \nEvent Flyer URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-planning-for-life-after-high-school-an-introduction-to-the-process-for-families-3/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201110T143000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20201102T171351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T184028Z UID:12126-1605013200-1605018600@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Transition from Early Intervention to Preschool Special Education DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for parents of children turning 3 this school year and/or aging out of Early Intervention. Come learn about important timelines\, your role\, and how to prepare for your meeting with the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) in your district.\n\n\n\nZoom Registration  \nEvent Details URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-from-early-intervention-to-preschool-special-education-3/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T113000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200908T173411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T194339Z UID:11824-1604570400-1604575800@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Positive Behavior Solutions for Families DESCRIPTION:This six series parent training will provide information for families on how to promote children’s social and emotional skills\, understand their problem behavior\, and use positive approaches to help children learn appropriate behavior. The trainings are designed to give parents key strategies that may be used with all children under 5 years old. (Sessions are not designed to offer parents specific advice for their child’s individual issues).  \n In the last session\, parents will be offered a routine guide that offers advice for supporting their children across common family routines.   \n Topics will include:  \nMaking Connections – Relationships\, Quality Time and Encouragement  \nMaking It Happen – Play\, Friendships and Positive Behavior  \nWhy Do They Do What They Do? – Behavior\, Expectations and Rules  \nTeach Me What to Do – Emotional Vocabulary\, Anger and Disappointment\, Problem Solving  \nFacing the Challenge Part 1 – Strategies to Promote Positive Behavior  \nFacing the Challenge Part 2 – Challenging Behavior and Everyday Routines  \nHaga Click Aqui En Español \nEvent Flyer URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/positive-behavior-solutions-for-families-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20201017T015202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201017T024335Z UID:12052-1604516400-1604520000@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:“What’s Next?” Parent Q&A Series-Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Virtual Transition Planning and Services-Focus: Employment \nJoin us for a brief discussion\, on how families of youth with disabilities can address transition planning for life after high school with their school teams\, while students are being educated through remote learning. This session will provide suggestions for virtual transition activities to help students meet their measurable postsecondary goals for employment\, as well as an opportunity to share additional ideas. Participants are encouraged to come with questions and leave with answers to “what’s next” in their young adults’ transition to adulthood. \n  \nEvent Flyer URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/whats-next-parent-qa-series-session-3/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200929T174521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T174521Z UID:11979-1603382400-1603393200@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Family Engagement: Communication and Culture Online Workshop DESCRIPTION:This webinar is designed to introduce educators to concepts of communication and culture that impact the ways educators and educational organizations (EOs) interact with families. Some of the key ideas that will be discussed in the two-part webinar: \n● Examine the role of communication in schooling and how culture influences the way we communicate in our respective roles (administrators\, teachers\, etc.). \n● Explore the concept of culture & connect with the idea of Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education. \n● Explore strategies for effective collaboration between families\, caregivers\, and schools to support students in the special education process. \n\nThis workshop will consist of a live check-in via Zoom at 4 PM (30 minutes) and a live check-out via Zoom at 6:30 PM (30 minutes). Registered participants will receive all relevant links 24 hours before the day of the workshop. ***If they do not hear from us within 24-hours prior to the workshop\, check your spam folder or contact the facilitator at Dagmar.Luciano@DCBOCES.ORG The workshop will be self-paced (asynchronous) on Google Classrooms. Participants will view and complete all assignments at their own pace and submit all work by 9 pm. Participants will receive 4 CTLE credits when all assignments are submitted\, and they attend both mandatory live Zoom sessions. This training must have a minimum of 5 participants. Under-enrollment may result in postponement or cancellation. \nThursday\, September 24\, 2020 4 – 7 pm \nThursday\, October 22\, 2020 4 – 7 pm \n  URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/family-engagement-communication-and-culture-online-workshop-6/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD ORGANIZER;CN="Dutchess%20B.O.C.E.S.":MAILTO:kimberly.cannon@dcboces.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20201013T143154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T184133Z UID:12036-1603306800-1603310400@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:“What’s Next?” Parent Q&A Series Virtual Transition Planning and Services DESCRIPTION:Social and Recreational Activities \nJoin us for a series of brief discussions facilitated by CSN staff\, on how families of youth with disabilities can address transition planning for life after high school with their school teams\, while students are being educated through remote learning. \nEach session will focus on key transition components of the IEP\, ideas for transition activities and tips to help parents be engaged in the transition planning process. Participants are encouraged to come with questions and leave with answers. \nEvent Flyer URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/whats-next-parent-qa-series-virtual-transition-planning-and-services-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20201013T132101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T142435Z UID:12031-1603218600-1603224000@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Home Schooling; Home Instruction... What’s the Difference? DESCRIPTION:From this presentation\, you will learn the meaning of a few common terms that have become more prevalent since our children’s education has been provided thorough virtual learning platforms\, as well as the basic components of home-schooling and home instruction\, which are often confused or misunderstood by many. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the differences\, in order to improve school-family collaboration and meet the needs of our students with disabilities.  When we use the correct phrases to discuss new alternate modes of instructional delivery\, district-specific practices\, concerns and committee decisions\, we all benefit. Sponsored by: The Mid-Hudson Special Education Task Force \nREGISTER online by 10/19/20 Click Here to Register \nQuestions? Contact Renee/rfbadvocacy@gmail.com or Joyce/845-891-1305 \nEvent Flyer \n  URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/home-schooling-home-instruction-whats-the-difference/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Hudson%20Special%20Education%20Task%20Force%20%28SETF%29":MAILTO:rfbadvocacy@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200929T160822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T160822Z UID:11974-1603188000-1603195200@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:"How to Support Your Child’s Vocabulary” (Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Parents) DESCRIPTION:Parents and caretakers will be able to explain the importance of vocabulary instruction for their child in the elementary grades. Participants will also be able to describe ways to incorporate explicit instruction and vocabulary instruction in the home. Zoom links and additional materials will be shared following registration. \n  \nEvent Flyer URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/how-to-support-your-childs-vocabulary-explicit-vocabulary-instruction-for-parents/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T103000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200914T205346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T205346Z UID:11917-1602752400-1602757800@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Family Engagement: Communication and Culture DESCRIPTION:This course aims to ensure that educators are mindful with how they communicate with parents\, guardians\, and families to ensure that educational sites are culturally responsive and welcoming. \nParticipants will complete the self-guided course on Schoology prior to participation in an online\, interactive synchronous Zoom session. \nRegistration will be open from Thursday\, September 10\, 2020 through Wednesday\, September 30\, 2020. On October 1\, 2020\, all registered participants will be emailed instructions to access the Schoology workshop content\, which will need to be completed by October 8\, 2020. On October 9\, 2020\, all participants who completed the Schoology session will be emailed a link for the Zoom sessions (you can choose the one that works best with your schedule). \nClick Here to Register \nEvent Flyer URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/family-engagement-communication-and-culture-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20201005T184245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T192204Z UID:12003-1602698400-1602702000@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Hear Our Voices Self Advocacy Group: Self Advocacy in Relationships DESCRIPTION:During this zoom meeting\, we will talk about:\n· Being in a couple – what is healthy? What is unhealthy?\n· Speaking up in relationships / problem-solving\n· Breaking up – being respectful and dealing with emotions\nThe meeting discussion leader will be Stephanie Bellantoni\, Assistant Director of Community Support Network at WIHD. \n  \nHOV Event Flyer URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/self-advocacy-in-relationships/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T143000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200914T203627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T144051Z UID:11914-1602594000-1602599400@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED Family Engagement: Communication and Culture DESCRIPTION:This course aims to ensure that educators are mindful with how they communicate with parents\, guardians\, and families to ensure that educational sites are culturally responsive and welcoming. \nParticipants will complete the self-guided course on Schoology prior to participation in an online\, interactive synchronous Zoom session. \nRegistration will be open from Thursday\, September 10\, 2020 through Wednesday\, September 30\, 2020. On October 1\, 2020\, all registered participants will be emailed instructions to access the Schoology workshop content\, which will need to be completed by October 8\, 2020. On October 9\, 2020\, all participants who completed the Schoology session will be emailed a link for the Zoom sessions (you can choose the one that works best with your schedule). \nClick Here to Register \nEvent Flyer URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/family-engagement-communication-and-culture/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200922T182226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T172446Z UID:11960-1602097200-1602100800@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:“What’s Next?” Parent Q&A Series-Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Virtual Transition Planning and Services \nFocus: Education & Training \nJoin us for a brief discussion facilitated by CSN staff\, on how families of youth with disabilities can address transition planning for life after high school with their school teams\, while students are being educated through remote learning. \nThis session will provide suggestions for virtual transition activities to help students meet their measurable post secondary goals for education and training\, as well as an opportunity to share additional ideas. Participants are encouraged to come with questions and leave with answers to “what’s next” in their young adults’ transition to adulthood. \nEvent Flyer \n  URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/whats-next-parent-qa-series-session-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200908T172452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T145522Z UID:11822-1601546400-1601550000@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Positive Behavior Solutions for Families* DESCRIPTION:*este evento será traducido en español \nThis six series parent training will provide information for families on how to promote children’s social and emotional skills\, understand their problem behavior\, and use positive approaches to help children learn appropriate behavior. The trainings are designed to give parents key strategies that may be used with all children under 5 years old. (Sessions are not designed to offer parents specific advice for their child’s individual issues).  \n In the last session\, parents will be offered a routine guide that offers advice for supporting their children across common family routines.   \n Topics will include:  \nMaking Connections – Relationships\, Quality Time and Encouragement  \nMaking It Happen – Play\, Friendships and Positive Behavior  \nWhy Do They Do What They Do? – Behavior\, Expectations and Rules  \nTeach Me What to Do – Emotional Vocabulary\, Anger and Disappointment\, Problem Solving  \nFacing the Challenge Part 1 – Strategies to Promote Positive Behavior  \nFacing the Challenge Part 2 – Challenging Behavior and Everyday Routines \nEvent Flyer \nEn Español URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/positive-behavior-solutions-for-families/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200922T115420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T183156Z UID:11945-1601393400-1601398800@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:COLLEGE – A GREAT Option For Students with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities! DESCRIPTION:Listen to a diverse panel of students\, parents and faculty discuss the many\nadvantages to post-secondary education on a college campus for students with\nintellectual and developmental disabilities. Families and professionals supporting\nstudents with I/DD should be including college as a viable and even preferred option\nfor post-secondary learning. COME JOIN THE CONVERSATION AND ASK YOUR\nQUESTIONS! \nFeatured Panelists include:\nBRIDGES Program\, SUNY Orange\, Middletown\, NY\n• Patricia Bassey\, Director\, BRIDGES Program\n• Anna Hersher\, BRIDGES Career Instructor\n• Sherrie Wingler – BRIDGES Parent/ former Advisory Board member \nImpact U\, Concordia College\, Bronxville\, NY\n• Eleanor Evangelista\, Director\, Impact U\n• Elizabeth Geiling\, Psychologist/Professor/Advisor\, Impact U\n• Paul Evangelista\, Student\, Impact U\n• Akelah Geary\, Student/Peer Neighbor\, Impact U \nPlease forward your questions for panelists ahead of time to Stephanie Bellantoni at sbellantoni@wihd.org \nEvent Flyer URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/college-a-great-option-for-students-with-intellectual-or-developmental-disabilities/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T143000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200908T182814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T165713Z UID:11834-1600952400-1600957800@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:ACCES-VR INFORMATION SESSION DESCRIPTION:ACCES-VR assists individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living through training\, education\, rehabilitation\, and career development.. \nCome to this presentation to learn about the services available\, the eligibility requirements and how best to benefit from the supports to enable employment. Bring your questions and get answers from Debra Ehrenberg\, Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor\, ACCES-VR \nEvent Flyer URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/acces-vr-information-session/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200918T145719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T145719Z UID:11929-1600948800-1600952400@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Strategies for Supporting Students with Special Needs and Countering Isolation During Hybrid and Remote Learning DESCRIPTION:The Lower Hudson Valley Special Education Task Force presents a Zoom Webinar featuring Peter Faustino\, PsyD.  Dr. Faustino is a school psychologist at Scarsdale High School \nand has a private practice with the Developmental Assessment and Intervention Center (DAIC) specializing in adolescent behavior\, anxiety disorders and autism.  He is also on the Board of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)\, and serves as a member of NASP’s Government and Professional Relations Committee advocating for children’s mental health at the state and national level.  This will be a Zoom Webinar and Q&A. \n  \nWebinar Event Flyer \n  URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/strategies-for-supporting-students-with-special-needs-and-countering-isolation-during-hybrid-and-remote-learning/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD ORGANIZER;CN="The%20Lower%20Hudson%20Special%20Education%20Task%20Force":MAILTO:Jbaumann@putnamils.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200911T141355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T150405Z UID:11876-1600282800-1600286400@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Back To School Parent Discussion DESCRIPTION:Focused on Supporting Children with Disabilities as we navigate the new school year. \nJoin us for open discussion and Q&A about how you can best help your child this school year. \nCSN staff and our colleagues (including advocates\, self-direction brokers\, and more) will facilitate discussions to help you strategize about how to best support your child. We want to share what we have learned and create a space where we can learn from each other. Please join us to share what has been working for you\, where you are challenged\, and to learn what will help you and your child this year. \nEvent Flyer \n  URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/parent-discussion-forums-planning-for-september/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200807T182339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T190611Z UID:11739-1600192800-1600196400@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Hear Our Voices - Get ready for the 2020 National Elections DESCRIPTION:During this zoom meeting\, we will talk about: \n* Understanding our voting rights & responsibilities \n* Ways we can learn about candidates and issues \n* Voting during COVID-19 \nWE WILL SHARE AN UPDATE ON THE HEAR OUR VOICES SPEAKERS NETWORK \nThe meeting discussion leader will be Mitchell Levitz\, Disability Specialist \nPlease feel free to share this announcement with other self-advocates who may wish to join and their house staff or family members. \n New members are always welcome to join! \nEvent Flyer URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/hear-our-voices-get-ready-for-the-2020-national-elections/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200824T181516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T182442Z UID:11795-1599073200-1599076800@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:“What’s Next?” Parent Q&A Series Virtual Transition Planning and Services DESCRIPTION:Transition Planning & Services Overview \nJoin us for a series of brief discussions facilitated by CSN staff\, on how families of youth with disabilities can address transition planning for life after high school with their school teams\, while students are being educated through remote learning. \nEach session will focus on key transition components of the IEP\, ideas for transition activities and tips to help parents be engaged in the transition planning process. Participants are encouraged to come with questions and leave with answers. \n  \nClick Here to Register URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/whats-next-parent-qa-series-virtual-transition-planning-and-services/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200803T182724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T182724Z UID:11722-1598864400-1598886000@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Parent Member Training (part 1 & 2) DESCRIPTION:Note: this is a four hour training with a two hour break in between. The sessions will be from 9 am-11 am\, then a 2 hour break (11 am-1 pm)\, then the second session from 1 pm-3 pm.  You must attend both sessions to be certified as a Parent Member. \nThis workshop (through Zoom) will provide an overview and best practices approach to the CPSE/CSE process to educate parents and Parent Members and assist them to develop techniques and strategies to become effective members of the IEP team in their respective roles. This training is open to anyone interested in learning about the special education process\, or even as a refresher course on CPSE/CSE! \nParents or guardians whose child has or had an IEP in the last 5 years\, will receive a certificate for submission to their school district to serve as a Parent Member at CPSE/CSE meetings. \n  \nClick Here to Register URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/parent-member-training-part-1-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200810T163609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T170753Z UID:11746-1598526000-1598533200@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:"Now What? Back to School Discussion and Q&A" (PreK – 12th grade) DESCRIPTION:Join us for open discussion and Q&A about how you can best prepare your child for Fall! We will host two series in August\, on Tuesdays for families transitioning out of school and on Thursdays for families with children in school\, PreK-12th grade. \nCSN staff and our colleagues (including advocates\, self-direction brokers\, and more) will facilitate discussions to help you strategize about how to best support your child. We want to share what we have learned and create a space where we can learn from each other. Please join us to share what has been working for you\, where you are challenged\, and to learn what will help you as we move into Fall! \n  \nClick Here to Register URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/now-what-back-to-school-discussion-and-qa-prek-12th-grade-3/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200810T164024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T170846Z UID:11750-1598382000-1598389200@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:"Now What? Transition to Adulthood Q&A" DESCRIPTION:Join us for open discussion and Q&A about how you can best prepare your child for Fall! We will host two series in August\, on Tuesdays for families transitioning out of school and on Thursdays for families with children in school\, PreK-12th grade. \nCSN staff and our colleagues (including advocates\, self-direction brokers\, and more) will facilitate discussions to help you strategize about how to best support your child. We want to share what we have learned and create a space where we can learn from each other. Please join us to share what has been working for you\, where you are challenged\, and to learn what will help you as we move into Fall! \n  \nClick Here to Register URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/now-what-transition-to-adulthood-qa-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200818T113724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T185304Z UID:11775-1598382000-1598385600@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) BASICS DESCRIPTION:Are you considering applying for SSI for your family member?  Come to this workshop to learn some tips and tricks to the application process.  When and how to apply\, the eligibility requirements and how to best make the process less stressful. \nClick Here to Register URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/social-security-income-ssi-basics/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200810T163425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T120439Z UID:11744-1597950000-1597957200@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:"Now What? Back to School Discussion and Q&A" (PreK – 12th grade) DESCRIPTION:Join us for open discussion and Q&A about how you can best prepare your child for Fall! We will host two series in August\, on Tuesdays for families transitioning out of school and on Thursdays for families with children in school\, PreK-12th grade. \nCSN staff and our colleagues (including advocates\, self-direction brokers\, and more) will facilitate discussions to help you strategize about how to best support your child. We want to share what we have learned and create a space where we can learn from each other. Please join us to share what has been working for you\, where you are challenged\, and to learn what will help you as we move into Fall! \n  \nClick Here to Register URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/now-what-back-to-school-discussion-and-qa-prek-12th-grade-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T153000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200803T175528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200807T142843Z UID:11720-1597928400-1597937400@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Talking about Sexuality with Your Children with Disabilities DESCRIPTION:Talking about sexuality can be very challenging\, 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 individuals with disabilities of all ages. \nClick Here for Event Flyer URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/talking-about-sexuality-with-your-children-with-disabilities/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T173000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200807T151234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200813T210523Z UID:11736-1597766400-1597771800@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Want to know more about OPWDD eligibility and Self Direction? DESCRIPTION:Attend an information session that will give you an overview about OPWDD and Self Direction. \nBring your questions about requirements for eligibility and the application process. Find out if Self Direction is right for your family and how to best utilize it. \n  \nClick Here to Register URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/want-to-know-more-about-opwdd-eligibility-and-self-direction/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200810T163121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T170513Z UID:11742-1597316400-1597323600@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:"Now What? Back to School Discussion and Q&A" (PreK – 12th grade) DESCRIPTION:Join us for open discussion and Q&A about how you can best prepare your child for Fall! We will host two series in August\, on Tuesdays for families transitioning out of school and on Thursdays for families with children in school\, PreK-12th grade. \nCSN staff and our colleagues (including advocates\, self-direction brokers\, and more) will facilitate discussions to help you strategize about how to best support your child. We want to share what we have learned and create a space where we can learn from each other. Please join us to share what has been working for you\, where you are challenged\, and to learn what will help you as we move into Fall! \nClick Here to Register URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/now-what-back-to-school-discussion-and-qa-prek-12th-grade/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200812T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200730T120456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T120456Z UID:11715-1597222800-1597230000@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Navigating Adult Services DESCRIPTION:Participants will receive resources to aid in the promotion of self-determination with students throughout the transition planning process; recognize various adult service agencies and the different types of services available in NYS as well as the eligibility\, referral and application process for each. \nPresented by: Melinda Krafft & Veronique Dietrich\, Mid-Hudson Regional Partnership Center (RPC) and Joyce Hawk\, CSN/Hudson Valley School-Age Family And Community Engagement (FACE) Center; NYSED OSE Partnership \nRegister on Dutchess BOCES My Learning Plan/Frontline(CTLE credit available): \nhttps://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=10281&I=3512211 \n  \nNeed More Information? Send an Email to kimberly.cannon@dcboces.org URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/navigating-adult-services-3/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD ORGANIZER;CN="Dutchess%20B.O.C.E.S.":MAILTO:kimberly.cannon@dcboces.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200811T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200811T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200730T112419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T112419Z UID:11713-1597140000-1597147200@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:TRANSITION PLANNING FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: An Introduction to the Process for Families DESCRIPTION:This free workshop will provide parents of students with disabilities with information on the school to post-school transition planning process.  Families are essential partners with the school district and collaboration with the Committee on Special Education (CSE) team is extremely important to fully understand considerations for successful career development and transition to adulthood.  The workshop will help parents to think about their children today\, their children in the future and the support required to help them achieve long-term goals after high school URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-planning-for-life-after-high-school-an-introduction-to-the-process-for-families-2/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200810T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T104418 CREATED:20200727T210512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T210512Z UID:11709-1597050000-1597057200@www.wihd.org SUMMARY:Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Parents DESCRIPTION:Parents and caretakers will be able to explain the importance of vocabulary instruction for their child in the elementary grades. Participants will also be able to describe ways to incorporate explicit instruction and vocabulary instruction in the home. Zoom links and additional materials will be shared following registration. URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/explicit-vocabulary-instruction-for-parents/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR