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SUMMARY:Pathways to Graduation:  Understanding Diploma Requirements\, Options\, Scoring and Commencement Credentials
DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 12\, 2017 \nTime:  6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nLocation:  Taconic Resources for Independence\, Poughkeepsie\, NY \nPresenter:  Joyce Hawk\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nLearn about the credits\, assessments and test scores required in order for any student to graduate with a Regents or local diploma.  Attendees will be informed of the appeals process to determine if a student may graduate with a diploma using a lower score and as well as additional scoring options for students with disabilities.  Click here for event flyer. \n********************************************** \nSponsored by the Mid-Hudson Special Education Task Force.   \nRegistration is required by Tuesday 10/10/17.   \nGo to https://goo.gl/forms/de2DpWNTldcDuFkz1 \nFor more information call (845) 331-0541 x18
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/pathways-graduation-understanding-diploma-requirements-options-scoring-commencement-credentials/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
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SUMMARY:A Workshop for Parents:  Transitioning from EI to CPSE (in English and in Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 10\, 2017 \nLocation:  Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Valhalla\, NY \nSponsored by Lower Hudson Early Childhood Direction Center \nFor further information email jlowe@wihd.org. \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/workshop-parents-transitioning-ei-cpse-english-spanish/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Lower%20Hudson%20Early%20Childhood%20Direction%20Center":MAILTO:jlowe@wihd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T204537Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Special Education Process . . . Do I Need An Attorney? . . . Or Can I Handle This Myself?
DESCRIPTION:Date:  September 27\, 2017 \nLocation:  Barnum Financial Group\, 565 Taxter Road – 6th floor – Suite 625\,  Elmsford\, New York \nPresenters:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \n                       Marna Solarsh\, Esq.\, Special Education Attorney\, Scarsdale\, NY \nThis workshop will explore navigation of the Special Education process in NYS\, measures for collaborating with your school district and being an effective member of your child’s Committee on Special Education (CSE)\, and identifying when you may need to seek assistance from an advocate or attorney.  There will also be an introduction by Christina M. Maurillo\, LUTCF\, CLU®\, ChFC®\, MBA.  Questions\, contact Christina M. Maurillo\, at 914-372-2981 or cmaurillo@barnumfg.com.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/navigating-special-education-process-need-attorney-can-handle/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170811T203900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T203900Z
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SUMMARY:Talking To Our Children About Their Learning Differences - Promoting Self-Awareness and Self-Determination
DESCRIPTION:Date:  September 20\, 2017 \nTime:  5:30 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation:  Roosevelt High School\, Yonkers\, NY \nPresenter:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nThis presentation will help parents prepare to talk with their children about their learning differences\, in a way that is positive and encouraging.  A student’s ability to understand his/her differences is the first step toward self-awareness\, and more importantly self-advocacy.  The workshop will explore tools to support students in expressing themselves as a member of their CSE\, so as to develop a quality IEP that respects and accommodates unique individual needs.  Click here for event flyer and registration.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/supporting-child-exploring-learning-differences-promoting-self-awareness-self-determination/
LOCATION:Roosevelt High School\, Yonkers\, NY\, 631 Tuckahoe Road\, Yonkers\, NY\, 10710\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170913T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170811T202800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T202800Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Child's IEP
DESCRIPTION:Date:  September 13\, 2017 \nLocation:  Chappaqua School District \nPresenter:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nWhat is an IEP\, and how is it different from a 504 Plan? What is the purpose of the IEP\, as opposed to a 504 Plan? What are the various components of the IEP\, and what information is intended to be covered within each of those sections? Including a review of the New York State IEP form itself\, this program will support parents in gaining a better understanding of how to navigate the IEP\, where certain kinds of information would appropriately be covered\, how to effectively communicate with teachers and service providers\, and how to be an effective CSE member overall.  Having a better understanding of this critical document will enable parents to be more astute in assessing their child’s education program (is it effective? is it appropriate?)\, in light of the student’s progress and development from year to year. \nClick here for Event Flyer. Questions contact chappaquaptaspecialeducation@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/understanding-childs-iep/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170911T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170125T211648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T211648Z
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Interviews for Jobs and Other Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Hear Our Voices:  Self Advocacy Group at WIHD \nTopic: Preparing for Interviews for Jobs and Other Opportunities \nDiscussion Leader:  Mitchell Levitz\, Community Support Network \nMonday\, September 11\, 2017 \n6:30 pm – 8:00 pm \nClick here for Event Flyer \nPlease email mlevitz@wihd.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/preparing-interviews-jobs-opportunities/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West)\, 1st Floor Boardroom \, Valhalla\, NY\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Self%20Advocacy%20Group%20at%20WIHD":MAILTO:mlevitz@wihd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170827T143000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170811T202128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T202128Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Religious Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Sunday\, August 27\, 2017 \nLocation:  Our Lady of Sorrows Parish\, White Plains\, NY \nPresenter:   Stephanie Bellantoni\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nThis workshop will explore various measures you can take to effectively include students with disabilities into your religious instruction class.  Discussion will include strategies for communicating with students\, families and teacher assistants about necessary measures in providing students with learning differences with a meaningful experience in religious instruction.  Questions contact Stephanie Bellantoni at sbellantoni@wihd.org.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/effective-inclusion-students-disabilities-religious-instruction/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170619T184455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T184455Z
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SUMMARY:Middle School Special Educators:  Transition Planning and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Date:     July 20\, 2017   \nTime:  9:00 am – 3:00 pm \nPresenters:  Kit Casey\, Transition Specialist\, Lower Hudson RSE-TASC and Stephanie Bellantoni\, Outreach Coordinator\, HVSEPC \nThis workshop was specially designed for middle school educators and others help prepare students and their families for transition planning\, starting at age 12. Join us as we learn about regulations guiding transition practices as well as programs and opportunities available to middle school students and those entering high school.  Click here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/middle-school-special-educators-transition-planning-beyond/
LOCATION:PNW BOCES – School Services Building\, 200 BOCES Drive\, School Services Bldg.\, Yorktown Heights\, NY\, 10598\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170718T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170718T213000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170619T183724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T183724Z
UID:6768-1500406200-1500413400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Let's Do This!  Collaborate With Your Teaching Team to Support Independence and Ambitious Achievement for Your Child
DESCRIPTION:Date:     Tuesday\, July 18\, 2017 \nPresenter:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, HVSEPC \nThis workshop will explore ways to reinforce IEP goals over the summer\, document your child’s progress\, schedule and prepare for a PRE-start of school meeting with the teaching team\, and review strategies for effective teambuilding with your child’s CSE.  LET’S START THIS YEAR OFF RIGHT!  Click here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/lets-collaborate-teaching-team-support-independence-ambitious-achievement-child/
LOCATION:Gigi’s Playhouse\, 720 Saw Mill River Road\, Ardsley\, NY\, 10502\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Gigi%27s%20Playhouse%20-%20Westchester":MAILTO:tsmith@gigisplayhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170510T145917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T145917Z
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SUMMARY:Transitioning from Special Education to Adult Services
DESCRIPTION:Date:  June 26\, 2017 \nTime:  12:00 pm – 2:00 pm \nLocation:  Mental Health Association in Orange County Inc. \nAn overview of the different adult service systems which must be accessed by families in order to receive continued support services or programming for young adults as they prepare to exit from high school seeking employment opportunities\, independence in their community and continued learning. Suggestions will be provided for parents to consider as they prepare for the many changes that can be expected as their child transitions from special education to adulthood.  RSVP to Mahlon Groom at mgroom@mhaorangeny.com or (845) 342-2400 x1253.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transitioning-special-education-adult-services/
LOCATION:Mental Health Association in Orange County\, Inc.\, 73 James P. Kelly Way\, Middletown\, NY\, 10940\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Mental%20Health%20Association%20in%20Orange%20County%2C%20Inc.":MAILTO:mgroom@mhaorangeny.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170619T185819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T185819Z
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SUMMARY:Transition Planning in the IEP\, Adult Services and Guardianship
DESCRIPTION:***Cancelled – – as of June 20\, 2017\nDate:     Thursday\, June 22\, 2017  \nTime:     5:30 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation:     Roosevelt High School\, Yonkers\, NY \nPresenters:   Stephanie Bellantoni\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \n                           Baturu Mboge\, Independent Consultant/Broker \n                           Marilyn Vitale\, Guardianship Specialist \nThis is an important presentation for parents of children of all ages.  It is never too soon to think about transition to life after high school\, since the decisions we make and the educational programs to which our children are exposed pave the way for their opportunities following the K-12 years.  The presentation will address the expanding high school credential and exiting options for students with disabilities.   The discussion will cover the various sections of the IEP addressing transition needs and services\, various factors that come into play for transition planning\, and introduction to adult services after high school.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-planning-iep-adult-services-guardianship/
LOCATION:Roosevelt High School\, Yonkers\, NY\, 631 Tuckahoe Road\, Yonkers\, NY\, 10710\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170511T161555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170511T161555Z
UID:6671-1497434400-1497441600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Lower Hudson Special Education Task Force Sponsors:  A Tale of Two Attorneys: Endrew F. and More
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, June 14\, 2017\nTime: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nLocation: The Mahopac Library\, 668 Route Six Mahopac\, NY 10541\nModerator:  Julie Passman\, Esq. \nSpeakers: Stephanie M. Roebuck\, Esq. an attorney who advises school districts and Marion M. Walsh\, Esq. an attorney for students with disabilities and their parents.  Listen to two New York Westchester area attorneys answer YOUR questions and discuss the new Endrew F. Supreme Courtdecision (where the Court ruled against a bare minimum standard for an appropriate education and decided that the IDEA requires schools to offer an IEP “appropriately ambitious” in light of the child’s circumstances).  For more information please call: 845.228.7457 x1108 \nClick here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/lower-hudson-special-education-task-force-sponsors-tale-two-attorneys-endrew-f/
LOCATION:Mahopac Public Library\, 668 US-6\, Mahopac\, NY\, 10541\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170606T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170606T233000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170510T151120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T151120Z
UID:6657-1496741400-1496791800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:ECDC Early Childhood Professionals Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Date:    June 6\, 2017 \nTime:   9:30 am – 11:30 am \nLocation:  Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Valhalla\, NY \nThis is a meeting for all the EI and CPSE stakeholders in the tri-county region that includes Westchester\, Rockland\, and Putnam counties\, to come together in a collegial atmosphere\, to discuss topics of common concern in serving young children with special needs and their families.   Are you ready for next year?  Part 200 has been changed to require that each preschool provider adopt and implement 3 new program standards (curriculum aligned with the Pre-K Foundation for the Common Core\, a program-wide system of positive behavior supports\, and regular progress monitoring of student achievement data).  This facilitated session will offer you an opportunity to assess what you have in place and what steps you need to take to be ready for September.  Regional Associates from the NYSED Special Education Quality Assurance office will be in attendance to review the amended Regulations as well as to discuss their findings from program reapproval reviews. \n__________________________________________________________ \nRSVP to Janet Lowe at (914) 493-2902   or   jlowe@wihd.org  by June 1st please! \n__________________________________________________________ \nClick here for WIHD driving directions and campus map.  Parking lot #16 is the visitor’s parking lot to use off “Hospital Oval West”. \nPlease prepare for a $4-6 fee (cash only) to exit the parking lot.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/ecdc-early-childhood-professionals-meeting/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West)\, 1st Floor Boardroom \, Valhalla\, NY\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Lower%20Hudson%20Early%20Childhood%20Direction%20Center":MAILTO:jlowe@wihd.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170605T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170125T211407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T211407Z
UID:6081-1496687400-1496692800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Looking Our Best:  Fashion and Good Hygeine Tips
DESCRIPTION:Hear Our Voices:  Self Advocacy Group at WIHD \nTopic:  Looking Our Best:  Fashion and Good Hygeine Tips \nDiscussion Leader:  Sandy Mislow\, MA Special Education and LEND Trainee \nMonday\, June 5\, 2017 \n6:30 pm – 8:00 pm \nPlease email mlevitz@wihd.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/looking-best-fashion-good-hygeine-tips/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West)\, 1st Floor Boardroom \, Valhalla\, NY\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Self%20Advocacy%20Group%20at%20WIHD":MAILTO:mlevitz@wihd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170602T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170427T171824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170427T171824Z
UID:6566-1496394000-1496412000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Transition Institute 2017 - Transition Planning for English Language Learners (ELLs) and Students from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Friday\, June 2\, 2017 \nTime:  9:00 am – 12:00 pm \nLocation:  Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall \nOpening Address:  Angelica M. Infante-Green\, Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Education Department’s Office of Instructional Support\, who spearheaded the release of the nationally-recognized Blueprint for English Language Learners’ Success. \nKeynote Speaker: Tracey Nix Ph.D.\, Director of the Institute for Urban Education\, University of Wisconsin\, will present The Posture of Cultural Reciprocity as a tool for increasing collaborative transition planning between educators and families from diverse backgrounds.  Participants will challenge their cultural awareness and biases\, identify how culture impacts transition planning and learn how to facilitate culturally responsive transition plans. \nClick here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-institute-2017-transition-planning-english-language-learners-ells-students-culturally-linguistically-diverse-backgrounds/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West)\, 1st Floor Boardroom \, Valhalla\, NY\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson%20Valley%20Special%20Education%20Parent%20Center":MAILTO:sbellantoni@wihd.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170503T160935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T160935Z
UID:6628-1495620000-1495627200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Lower Hudson Special Education Task Force Sponsors:  Sex Education and Students with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, May 24\, 2017\nTime: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nLocation: The Mahopac Library\, 668 Route Six Mahopac\, NY 10541\nModerated by: Anastasia L. Holoboff\, Esq.\, Staff Attorney\, Disability Rights NY and Nanette Saturn\, Educational Advocate\, Barger & Gaines \nLearning about the birds and the bees is necessary for all students! Join the Lower Hudson Special Education Taskforce for a discussion about an important subject that does not get enough attention – sex education and students with disabilities. Claire Volain from Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic will explain the importance of educating students with disabilities about comprehensive sex education along with techniques and subjects that both parents and schools should be covering with their students.  For more information please call: 845.228.7457 x1108 \nClick here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/lower-hudson-special-education-task-force-sponsors-sex-education-students-disabilities/
LOCATION:Mahopac Library\, 668 Route 6\, Mahopac\, NY\, 10541\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170510T145002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T145002Z
UID:6643-1495216800-1495224000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Orange/Ulster BOCES PTO Parents' Prom Social/Transition Workshop Event
DESCRIPTION:Date:    May 19\, 2017 \nTime:  6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nLocation:  Emanuel Axelrod Education Center\, Multipurpose Room (Elementary side) \nDo you need some help planning for the future of your child?  While your child is at the OUBOCES prom\, we will connect you with a variety of local agencies that can assist and guide you with the help you need!  For more information contact Carla Karnavezos at carla.karnavezos@ouboces.org or 845-291-0200\, ext. 7.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/orangeulster-boces-pto-parents-prom-socialtransition-workshop-event/
LOCATION:Emanuel Axelrod Education Center\, 53 Gibson Road\, Goshen\, 10924\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Orange%20Ulster%20BOCES":MAILTO:carla.karnavezos@ouboces.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170515T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170515T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170125T211214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T211214Z
UID:6079-1494871200-1494876600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:ABLE Accounts and Policy Update for Self Advocates and Families
DESCRIPTION:Hear Our Voices:  Self Advocacy Group at WIHD \nTopic:  Things to Know About Setting  Up an ABLE Account\, and Policy Update \nDiscussion Leader:  Sara Weir\, President of the National Down Syndrome Society \nMonday\, May 15\, 2017 \n6:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nPlease email mlevitz@wihd.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/able-accounts-policy-update-self-advocates-families/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West)\, 1st Floor Boardroom \, Valhalla\, NY\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Self%20Advocacy%20Group%20at%20WIHD":MAILTO:mlevitz@wihd.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170506T143000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170329T185841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T185841Z
UID:6458-1494059400-1494081000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Fourth Annual "Educating English Language Learners in Early Childhood-Birth through Age 8:  Building Culturally Responsive Settings for All Children"
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 6\, 2017 \n8:30 am – 2:30 pm \nSUNY New Paltz \nKEYNOTE SPEAKER – Tatyana Kleyn\, PhD\nAssociate Professor & Director\, Programs in Bilingual Education and TESOL\, City College of NY (CUNY) \nFor more information contact Kathleen Lowell\, Assistant Director\, Hudson Valley Regional Bilingual Education/Resource Network (RBE-RN) at Southern Westchester BOCES at (914)345-8500×3184 or klowell@swboces.org.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/fourth-annual-educating-english-language-learners-early-childhood-birth-age-8-building-culturally-responsive-settings-children/
LOCATION:SUNY New Paltz – Student Union Building\, 1 Hawk Drive\, New Paltz\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170505T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170111T234743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T234743Z
UID:6028-1493974800-1493992800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:CPSE/CSE Parent Member Training
DESCRIPTION:Presented by:  Laurie Levine\, Regional Special Educational Training Specialist \nNaomi Brickel\, Director\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nThis workshop 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.  Click here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/cpsecse-parent-member-training-4/
LOCATION:WIHD\, 20 Plaza West\, Valhalla\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson%20Valley%20Special%20Education%20Parent%20Center":MAILTO:sbellantoni@wihd.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170503
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170203T193825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170203T193825Z
UID:6149-1493510400-1493769599@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:START National Training Institute
DESCRIPTION:The annual START National Training Institute (SNTI) is provided by the Center for START Services\, a non-profit\, national initiative based at the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability/University Center for Excellence in Disability (UCED). The SNTI was founded in 2016 to provide a forum where START network partners from around the country learn about research findings\, along with best practices and innovations associated with START programs\, to improve local capacity\, service outcomes\, and life experiences for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health needs and their families. \nThe 2017 SNTI will commence on Sunday\, April 30th with an evening opening session and conclude on the afternoon of Tuesday\, May 2nd. Monday and Tuesday mornings will include keynote presentations and panel discussions. Attendees will have the opportunity to create a tailored learning experience by selecting afternoon Breakout Sessions from five content strands: \n\n\nStrand A: Positive Approaches & Cultural Competency \n\n\nStrand B: Children & Families \n\n\nStrand C: Networking & Capacity Building \n\n\nStrand D: Psychiatry & Primary Health \n\n\nStrand E: Health & Well-Being \n\n\nClick here for a registration brochure \nClick here to register \nFor more information\, please visit: http://www.centerforstartservices.org/2017-SNTI
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/start-national-training-institute/
LOCATION:Doral Arrowwood Conference Center\, Rye Brook\, NY
CATEGORIES:Regional,WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170428T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170428T183000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170228T180446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170228T180446Z
UID:6274-1493393400-1493404200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Putnam County Resource & Transition Fair:  Supports and Services for Families and Students of all Ages with an IEP or 504 Plan\, for Now and in the Future
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Friday\, April 28\, 2017   (3:30 pm – 6:30 pm) \nLocation:  Mahopac Public Library\, 668 US 6\, Mahopac \nExplore Putnam County Resources for education\, recreation\, training & employment\, advocacy\, and much more!\nSome Anticipated Vendors: \n  \nAbility Beyond                CAREERS                   Green Chimneys                         Hudson Valley Sp. Educ. Parent Ctr. \nPARC                               PNW BOCES              Planned Parenthood                  Putnam Family & Community Services \nRSE-TASC                       Local Schools            Putnam County Youth Bur.       Putnam Independent Living Services \nCommunity Based Services \nSponsored by Putnam Independent Living Services and Putnam County Transition Consortium \nClick here for Event Flyer. \nClick here for Vendor Registration Letter.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/putnam-county-resource-transition-fair-supports-services-families-students-ages-iep-504-plan-now-future/
LOCATION:Mahopac Public Library\, 668 US-6\, Mahopac\, NY\, 10541\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170228T172514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170228T172514Z
UID:6260-1493231400-1493238600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Communication Matters:  Time-Tested Strategies by Parents and Schools to Reduce Conflict & Improve Outcomes for Students with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 26\, 2017  (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm) \nLocation:  Independent Living\, Inc. \n5 Washington Terrace\, Newburgh\, NY  12550 \nAvoid common communication barriers and learn strategies to improve partnership and creativity with your CSE team. \nSponsored by the Mid-Hudson Special Education Task Force \nClick here for Event Flyer – Communication Matters.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/communication-matters-time-tested-strategies-parents-schools-reduce-conflict-improve-outcomes-students-disabilities/
LOCATION:Independent Living\, Inc.\, 5 Washington Terrace\, Newburgh\, NY\, 12550\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170426T084500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170202T224912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170202T224912Z
UID:6136-1493196300-1493211600@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Go to College
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Dutchess Community College \nPresenter: Joyce M. Hawk\, Outreach Coordinator\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nHosted by: Dutchess Community College Office of Accommodative Services\nSponsored in collaboration with:  Dutchess County Transition Network\, Dutchess County Counseling Association\, Arlington High School\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center\, and Taconic Resources for Independence. \nThis workshop is for high school students with an IEP or 504 Plan; their parents/guardians; school personnel and any others involved in the college planning process.  Students will learn what they need to know to prepare for their transition to any type of college.   \nClick here for event flyer and registration. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/ready-set-go-college/
LOCATION:Dutchess Community College James and Betty Hall Theatre / Dutchess Hall\, 53 Pendell Road\, Poughkeepsie\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170310T203557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T203557Z
UID:6263-1493136000-1493150400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Rockland County Resource & Transition Fair
DESCRIPTION:Supports & Services for Families & Students of all ages with an IEP or 504 Plan\, for Now and in the Future \nDate:     Tuesday\, April 25\, 2017   (4:00 pm – 8:00 pm) \nLocation:   Rockland Community College Field House \nSponsored by Rockland Transition Consortium and Rockland BOCES \n  \nClick here for Event Flyer. \nClick here for Vendor / Service Provider Registration Form.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/rockland-county-resource-transition-fair/
LOCATION:Rockland Community College Field House\, 145 College Road\, Suffern\, NY\, 10901\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170228T175558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170228T175558Z
UID:6270-1493136000-1493150400@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Rockland County Resource & Transition Fair:  Supports and Services for Families and Students of all Ages with an IEP or 504 Plan\, for Now and in the Future
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 25\, 2017   (4:00 pm – 8:00 pm) \nLocation:  Rockland Community College Field House \nSponsored by Rockland BOCES and Rockland County Transition Consortium \nClick here for event flyer. \nClick here for Vendor / Service Provider Registration Form.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/rockland-county-resource-transition-fair-supports-services-families-students-ages-iep-504-plan-now-future/
LOCATION:Rockland Community College Field House\, 145 College Road\, Suffern\, NY\, 10901\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170425T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170406T182747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T182747Z
UID:6479-1493121600-1493127000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:A Tale of Two Attorneys: Endrew F. and More
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 25th\, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. \nLocation:  Keane & Beane\, 445 Hamilton Ave # 1500\, White Plains\, NY\nCome listen to two New York Westchester area attorneys—Stephanie M. Roebuck\, Esq. an attorney who advises school districts and Marion M. Walsh\, Esq. an attorney for students with disabilities and their parents\, answer YOUR questions and discuss the new Endrew F. Supreme Court decision (where the Court decided that the IDEA requires schools to offer an “individualized education program” reasonably calculated to enable a child to make progress appropriate given the child’s circumstances).  For event details and registration see Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/tale-two-attorneys-endrew-f/
LOCATION:Keane & Beane\, 445 Hamilton Avenue\, White Plains\, NY\, 10601\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170424T063000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170125T210817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T210817Z
UID:6077-1493015400-1493064000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Sports and Exercise for Active and Healthy Living
DESCRIPTION:Hear Our Voices:  Self Advocacy Group at WIHD \nTopic:  Sports and Exercise for Active and Healthy Living \n(Light Dinner and Dialogue with Medical Students) \nDiscussion Leader:  Jessica Park\, President of the AADMD Student Chapter at New York Medical College \nMonday\, April 24\, 2017 \n6:30 pm – 8:00 pm \nPlease email mlevitz@wihd.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/sports-exercise-active-healthy-living/
LOCATION:Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West)\, 1st Floor Boardroom \, Valhalla\, NY\, NY\, 10595\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Self%20Advocacy%20Group%20at%20WIHD":MAILTO:mlevitz@wihd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170307T165915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T165915Z
UID:6363-1492711200-1492714800@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Transition CPSE to CSE  (In English and Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 20\, 2017 \nLocation:  Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District \nContact Suzanne Peretz for more information.  (914) 493-2902 or speretz@wihd.org.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-cpse-cse-english-spanish-2/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Lower%20Hudson%20Early%20Childhood%20Direction%20Center":MAILTO:jlowe@wihd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T004540
CREATED:20170329T184427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170329T184427Z
UID:6446-1492700400-1492711200@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Orange-Ulster BOCES Transition Fair
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 20\, 2017 \n3:00 pm – 6:00 pm \nSpeak with county-wide professionals throughout the evening and hear specialists discuss a variety of topics to assist with your student’s transition to adult life.  Sponsored by Orange – Ulster BOCES.  RSVP by 3/31/17.  Click here for event flyer and registration.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/orange-ulster-boces-transition-fair/
LOCATION:Axelrod Education Center\, 53 Gibson Road\, Goshen\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Orange%20Ulster%20BOCES":MAILTO:Sara.Puccio@ouboces.org
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