Events for February 11, 2022 - December 14, 2021

Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development Presenter:  Laurie Levine, Regional Special Education Trainer, Lower Hudson Regional Special Education Assistance and Support Center (RSE-TASC) This is a half-day training ONLY for people who have taken the New CSE Training this year.  Topics will include transition from early intervention to CPSE, timelines, the referral and evaluation process, […]

EVENT CANCELLED CHECK WIHD CALENDAR FOR NEW DATES IN THE FALL! **************************************************************** Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development Presenters:  Naomi Brickel  & Stephanie Bellantoni, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center; Barbara Kestenbaum, Lower Hudson Early Childhood Direction Center; Laurie Levine & Stephanie Wozniak, Lower Hudson Regional Special Education Technical Assistance and Support Center This workshop […]

Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development, Valhalla, NY (Boardroom) Presenters:  Naomi Brickel, Director, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center, and Laurie Levine, Regional Special Educational Training Specialist, Lower Hudson RSE-TASC This session will provide an overview of recent changes in policy enacted by the NYSED Board of Regents, and any important proposals being considered. It is a […]

Location:  TOPS Building, 112 Old Route 6, Carmel, NY  10512 Presenters:  Barbara Kestenbaum, MS, Ed, SDA/SAS, Professional Development Specialist, ECDC Click here for Event Flyer.  To register contact Marianne.larm@putnamcountyny.gov.

Location:  Gigi's Playhouse Westchester, Ardsley, New York Presenter:  Stephanie Bellantoni, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center This workshop will explore how transition is reflected in an IEP (how a student’s “Measurable Post-Secondary Goals,” “Transition Needs,” and “Coordinated Set of Transition Activities” are developed), and how parents can facilitate a meaningful partnership with their school district […]

Location:  Carmel CSD - District Office, 81 South Street, Patterson, NY Presenter:  Stephanie Bellantoni, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center This presentation will allow participants to discuss freely the issues surrounding a dicussion with a child about their learning differences in a positive way, with an eye toward self-awareness and self-determination.  The workshop will explore […]

Location:  Rockland BOCES, 65 Parrott Road, West Nyack, NY Presenter:  Stephanie Bellantoni, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center This presentation will allow participants to discuss freely the issues surrounding a discussion with their child about their disability or learning differences, with a positive eye toward self-awareness and self-determination. We will explore tools to support students […]

Location:  Beacon High School (Room C-138), 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon Presenter:  Joyce M. Hawk, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center This presentation will provide parents with a better understanding of the laws that affect students with disabilities and how services and supports can be provided to ensure students are participating fully in the programs and […]

Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development Discussion Leader:  Patricia Seagriff, DDS, Director of Dental Services at WIHD, and member of the NYS OPWDD Task Force on Special Dentistry Discussion will include some barriers to dental care specific to individuals with disabilities, and ways to  overcome these obstacles. The group will cover good oral hygiene practices, […]

Location:  Westchester Institute for Human Development, Valhalla, NY Presenter:  Maksym Lider, Certified Residential Opportunities Coordinator (OPWDD) Mr. Maksym Lider of the Hudson Valley OPWDD Certified Residential Opportunity office will discuss: the CRO function and protocol for housing requests, the distinction between a certified and a non-certified residence as well as answer our questions about available residential […]