Self-Determination • Learn about the skills that allow individuals to make choices and plan their lives • Explore the many aspects of self determination, and their importance to the transition planning process • Discover ways that individuals with disabilities can have a voice in planning their life after high school, and ensure that families, schools, […]
This learning opportunity for families will provide an overview of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) for students needing intensive behavioral interventions and supports and describes the role of parents, families, guardians, and caregivers in supporting students throughout this process. Evaluación Funcional de la Conducta (FBA) y Plan de Intervención Conductual (BIP) […]
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
This training is to educate families on the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) which is part of the NYS testing program that measures attainment of the State’s learning standards for students with the most severe disabilities in grades 3-8 and high school. Participants will learn about all State assessment options, what the NYSAA test […]
Open Self-Advocacy Conversations with Claire and Brendan Click Here to Register
Project SEARCH- a collaborative WIHD/CSN, New York Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital and Ability Beyond A discussion for district administrators of special education and transition coordinators about Project SEARCH, providing high leverage inclusive transition supports and services leading to competitive employment. This month’s discussion will provide information about eligibility and the application process for interns in the […]
Parents are integral partners in the special education process. Join this conversation as we explore how parents can effectively prepare for the annual review and be an effective member of the CSE. Learn about planning strategies, approaching differences of opinion, and keeping the focus on your child. Click Here to Register
Planificación para Transición de Educación Especial PreEscolar a Kindergarten (CPSE a CSE) 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 […]
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 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