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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
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:20260430T122225
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:20260430T122225
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:20260430T122225
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:20260430T122225
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
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
CREATED:20200713T185615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T185615Z
UID:11663-1596704400-1596722400@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; ● Examine the role of communication in schooling and how culture influences the way we communicate in our respective roles (administrators\, teachers\, etc.). ● Explore the concept of culture & connect with the idea of Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education. ● Explore strategies for effective collaboration between families\, caregivers\, and schools to support students in the special education process. This workshop will consist of a live check-in via Zoom at 9 am and a live check-out via Zoom at 1 pm. Participants will watch two short videos and complete assignments by 2 pm in order to receive credit. Registered participants will receive all relevant links prior to the scheduled date. \nThursday\, August 6\, 2020 \n9:00 am – 2 pm \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/family-engagement-communication-and-culture-online-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Google Classroom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200804T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
CREATED:20200803T170219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200803T170219Z
UID:11718-1596549600-1596555000@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-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
CREATED:20200625T173710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T172641Z
UID:11586-1595494800-1595516400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Parent Member Training Part 1 AND 2
DESCRIPTION:Note: this is a four hour training with a two hour break in between.  The sessions will be from 9-11am \, then a 2 hour break (11-1)\, then the second session from 1-3pm.  You must attend both sessions to be certified as a Parent Member. \nThis is part one of a two part training and in order to receive certification\, participants must attend both sessions. \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!  For any parents 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. \nInterested in learning more about Parent Member Training? \nhttps://youtu.be/8N_k4UOwBIo \nIn this video\, CSN team member and Family Educator Debbie Goddard interviews Tasha Wright about the role the Parent Member plays on the Committee on Special Education.  Tasha Wright is a Special Education Training Specialist with the Lower Hudson Regional Partnership Center at the Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES. \nRegistration is required in advance for this meeting.  Zoom Link \n\nEvent Flyer\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/parent-member-training/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
CREATED:20200625T175707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T175707Z
UID:11593-1595422800-1595424600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Mini Summer Strategies for Families
DESCRIPTION:Join us for FUN IDEAS to get you through summer. \nThese mini sessions will have a BIG impact for your child’s summer learning\, and be QUICK and EASY for you! In each half hour session you will learn big principles and little practices you can try with your child in LITERACY\, ART\, SENSORY STRATEGIES\, STRENGTH AND MOVEMENT\, and more… \nWith time for Q and A with our professionals! \n  \nClick Here to Register\nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/mini-summer-strategies-for-families-6/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
CREATED:20200625T192903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T125557Z
UID:11601-1595325600-1595332800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Adult Services
DESCRIPTION:Participants will receive resources to aid students 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. \nRegister by 12:00pm Monday 7/20/2020 \n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/navigating-adult-services-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
CREATED:20200713T185734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T190539Z
UID:11662-1594890000-1594908000@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. This workshop will consist of a live check-in via Zoom at 9 am and a live check-out via Zoom at 1 pm. Participants will watch two short videos and complete assignments by 2 pm in order to receive credit. Registered participants will receive all relevant links prior to the scheduled date. \nClick here to Register \nAlso Available next month: \nThursday\, August 6\, 2020 \n9:00 am – 2 pm \nClick Here to Register for August 6th
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/family-engagement-communication-and-culture-online-workshop-5/
LOCATION:Google Classroom
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200715T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
CREATED:20200612T152302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T180326Z
UID:11540-1594818000-1594819800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Mini Summer Strategies for Families
DESCRIPTION:Join us for FUN IDEAS to get you through summer. \nThese mini sessions will have a BIG impact for your child’s summer learning\, and be QUICK and EASY for you! In each half hour session you will learn big principles and little practices you can try with your child in LITERACY\, ART\, SENSORY STRATEGIES\, STRENGTH AND MOVEMENT\, and more… \nWith time for Q and A with our professionals! \n  \nClick Here to Register\nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/mini-summer-strategies-for-families-5/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
CREATED:20200612T151906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T232440Z
UID:11538-1594213200-1594215000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Mini Summer Strategies for Families
DESCRIPTION:Join us for FUN IDEAS to get you through summer. \nThese mini sessions will have a BIG impact for your child’s summer learning\, and be QUICK and EASY for you! In each half hour session you will learn big principles and little practices you can try with your child in LITERACY\, ART\, SENSORY STRATEGIES\, STRENGTH AND MOVEMENT\, and more… \nWith time for Q and A with our professionals! \n  \nClick Here to Register\nEvent Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/mini-summer-strategies-for-families-4/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
CREATED:20200625T174940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T172425Z
UID:11591-1594202400-1594209600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Parent Member Training Part 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:This 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!  For any parents 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. \nInterested in learning more about Parent Member Training? \nhttps://youtu.be/8N_k4UOwBIo \nIn this video\, CSN team member and Family Educator Debbie Goddard interviews Tasha Wright about the role the Parent Member plays on the Committee on Special Education.  Tasha Wright is a Special Education Training Specialist with the Lower Hudson Regional Partnership Center at the Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES. \nRegistration is required in advance for this meeting: \n\nEvent Flyer\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nNote:  you must attend both sessions to be certified as parent member
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/parent-member-training-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T122225
CREATED:20200625T174640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T171335Z
UID:11588-1594116000-1594123200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Parent Member Training Part 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:This 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!  For any parents 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. \nInterested in learning more about Parent Member Training? \nhttps://youtu.be/8N_k4UOwBIo \nIn this video\, CSN team member and Family Educator Debbie Goddard interviews Tasha Wright about the role the Parent Member plays on the Committee on Special Education.  Tasha Wright is a Special Education Training Specialist with the Lower Hudson Regional Partnership Center at the Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES. \nRegistration is required in advance for this meeting:  Please use this zoom link  to register which will work for both sessions. \n\nEvent Flyer\n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\nNote:  you must attend both sessions to be certified as parent member
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/parent-member-training-part-1/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Regional,Virtual Stream,WIHD
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