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SUMMARY:Talking To Our Children About Their Learning Differences: Promoting Self-Awareness & Self-Determination
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Seven Bridges Middle School\, 222 Seven Bridges Road\, Chappaqua\, NY \nSpeaker:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nThis presentation will allow participants to discuss freely the issues surrounding a discussion with your child about their disability or learning differences\, with a positive eye toward self-awareness and self-determination.  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.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/talking-to-our-children-about-their-learning-differences-promoting-self-awareness-self-determination/
LOCATION:Seven Bridges Middle School\, 222 Seven Bridges Road\, Chappaqua\, NY\, 10514\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171107T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171107T000000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
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SUMMARY:TELLs (Transition for English Language Learners) Consortium and Book Study Group (4-Day)
DESCRIPTION:Location: \nSession 1 – 11/20/17 – Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES                                                                                                      (200 BOCES Drive\, Yorktown Heights) \nSession 2 – 12/19/17 – Southern Westchester BOCES (450 Mamaroneck Avenue\, Harrison) \nSession 3 – 1/29/18 – Rockland BOCES (65 Parrott Road\, West Nyack) \nSession 4 – 2/26/18 – Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES (200 BOCES Drive\, Yorktown Heights) \nSpeakers:  Kathleen “Kit” Casey\, Transition Specialist\, Lower Hudson RSE-TASC\, and Lulu Bencosme\, Bilingual Specialist\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nJoin us as we discuss transition planning for middle and high school students who are ELLs with special needs. During the four-part series\, facilitated by a bilingual family specialist and a transition specialist\, we will explore strategies for supporting students in terms of identifying educational and vocational goals\, accessing programs and services\, as well as developing family and community connections.\nDuring each meeting participants will engage in networking\, topic discussions and a book study featuring Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Youth by Gary Greene. Complementary copies of the book will be provided to all registrants. Please plan to attend all four sessions.  Click here for Event Flyer and Registration.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/tells-transition-for-english-language-learners-consortium-and-book-study-group-4-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20171009T143202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171009T143202Z
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SUMMARY:Parents as Partners in the Special Education Process:  Communication Matters (in English and Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Park Early Childhood Center\, Ossining\, NY \nPresenters:  Stephanie Bellantoni and Lulu Bencosme\, \nHudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nParents are key members of the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE).  While professionals from several disciplines may participate in a CPSE or CSE meeting\, sharing their various expertise in their respective fields\, the parent has insight no one else on that team can have as to how her child operates and learns.  This presentation highlights effective means of communication throughout the school year\, and in the CPSE and CSE meetings themselves.  We will provide you with tools to help you to fully participate in the development of your child’s special education plan.  Click here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/parents-as-partners-in-the-special-education-process-communication-matters-in-english-and-spanish/
LOCATION:Park Early Childhood Center\, 22 Edward Street\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20171005T192208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T192208Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Special Education Process . . . Do I Need An Attorney? . . . Or Can I Handle This Myself?
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Barnum Financial Group\, 565 Taxter Road\, Elmsford\, New York \nSpeakers:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center\, Valhalla\, NY and 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.  With an introduction by Christina M. Maurillo\, LUTCF\, CLU®\, ChFC®\, MBA\, Barnum Financial Group.  Click here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/navigating-the-special-education-process-do-i-need-an-attorney-or-can-i-handle-this-myself/
LOCATION:Barnum Financial Group\, 565 Taxter Road - Suite 625\, Elmsford\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20170802T181043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171006T155200Z
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Inclusion Institute
DESCRIPTION:Inclusion in Preschool Settings:\nObstacles\, Solutions\, and Benefits\n\n\n\nPlease join us for a morning conference that will highlight best practices and social considerations in the implementation of high quality inclusive preschool programs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker:   Alissa Rausch\, EdD is faculty in the Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education program at University of Colorado Denver. Her work at the university has blossomed from 15 years of practice as an early childhood educator working in inclusive preschool classrooms serving young children and their families. Her current work centers on supporting preservice and inservice practitioners to build their capacity to act as agents of social change and implement quality inclusive practices for young children in the field of early childhood\n\n\n\nSponsored by the Lower Hudson Early Childhood Direction Center and the Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center!\nSpace is Limited . . .Register Today!
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/save-date-early-childhood-inclusion-institute/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171026T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20170825T135123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170825T135123Z
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SUMMARY:Transition Planning for Life after High School
DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 26\, 2017 \nTime:  6:30 pm – 8:00 pm \nLocation:  Rhinebeck High School Library\, Rhinebeck\, NY \nPresenter:  Joyce Hawk\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nParents will learn how planning for a child’s transition to adulthood is incorporated into the IEP at age 15 and how transition activities to reach future goals can be provided to the student. \nFor more information\, contact: \nMs. Emily Davidson \nDirector of Special Education Services\, RCSD \n(845) 871-5570\, ext. 5551
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-planning-life-high-school/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171023T173000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20170821T144742Z
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SUMMARY:Planning for Life After High School\, Transition Planning\, & NYS Diploma and Exiting Options
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Mt. Pleasant Cottage School \nDate:   October 23\, 2017 \nTime:  4:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nEducational programs to which our children are exposed pave the way for their opportunities following the K-12 years. This presentation will address the expanding high school credential and exiting options for students with disabilities\, and the importance of identifying post-secondary goals so that appropriate transition supports and services can be put into place. The discussion will include post-secondary measurable goals\, high school transition service needs\, and the coordinated set of transition activities.  For information contact mlee@mpcsny.org.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/planning-life-high-school-transition-planning-nys-diploma-exiting-options/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20170907T164100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170907T164100Z
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SUMMARY:"Swim Team" - Film Showing and Panel Discussion\, Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:Date:  Thursday\, October 19\, 2017 at 6:30 pm \nLocation:  Ossining Library’s Budarz Theatre\, 53 Croton Avenue\, Ossining\, NY \n“Swim Team” – Film Showing and Panel Discussion \n Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series \nThe Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series identifies films that are meaningful to their community\, and brings people together for the film and a panel discussion.  In the movie Swim Team\, director Lara Stolman (whose documentaries have appeared on major news channels and websites) presents the story of parents in a New Jersey community who take matters into their own hands when they feel their own community has given up on their son who is on the autism spectrum.  They form a competitive swim team\, recruiting diverse teens on the spectrum and training them with high expectations.  The film tracks this family’s commitment to inclusion\, independence and success for their son.  To view a trailer visit http://www.swimteamthefilm.com/filmmakers.php. \nTo track this event and its developing panelists\, which will include Stephanie Bellantoni from Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center\, visit https://ossiningdocumentaries.org/. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/swim-team-film-showing-panel-discussion-ossining-documentary-discussion-series/
LOCATION:Home
CATEGORIES:WIHD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20170907T160936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171006T141720Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Engagement in the Special Education Process: Collaborating with your School District to Promote Better Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 19\, 2017 @ 9:00 am \nLocation:  Milton Elementary School – 12 Hewlett Avenue\, Rye\, NY \nPresenter:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nSponsored by Rye RAISE (Rye All Inclusive Special Education) Parent Group \nParents are key members of the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE).  While professionals from several disciplines may participate in a CPSE or CSE meeting\, sharing their various expertise in their respective fields\, the parent is an expert on his or her own child.  This presentation highlights effective means of communication throughout the school year\, and in the CPSE and CSE meetings themselves.  We will provide you with tools to help you to fully participate in the development of your child’s special education plan.  Click here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/parent-engagement-special-education-process-collaborating-school-district-promote-better-outcomes/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson%20Valley%20Special%20Education%20Parent%20Center":MAILTO:sbellantoni@wihd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20170811T205113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T193329Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Child's IEP
DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 18\, 2017 \nLocation:  Rebecca Turner Middle School\, Mt. Vernon\, New York \nPresenter:  Stephanie Bellantoni\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center \nWhat is the purpose of the IEP?  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\, and how to follow along during discussions at CSE meetings.  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.  Click here for Event Flyer.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/understanding-childs-iep-2/
CATEGORIES:WIHD
ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson%20Valley%20Special%20Education%20Parent%20Center":MAILTO:sbellantoni@wihd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20171004T172257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T172257Z
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SUMMARY:Transition Planning (Middle School and Beyond) for English Language Learners Who Have IEPs
DESCRIPTION:Location:  \nPutnam Northern Westchester BOCES \nSpeakers:  Kathleen “Kit” Casey\, Transition Specialist\, Lower Hudson Regional Special\nEducation Technical Assistance and Support Center (RSE-TASC) and Lulu Bencosme\, Bilingual Specialist\, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center\,  Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) \nJoin us as we explore cultural competency in school and its impact on planning for the future. We will discuss family involvement and how to develop accessible environments. Diploma and certificate options will be reviewed as well as strategies for connecting with community services and programs. Transition planning tools and resources\, available in multiple languages\, will be shared. \nThere is no charge for this workshop. Lunch is on your own. \nClick here for Event Flyer
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/transition-planning-middle-school-and-beyond-for-english-language-learners-who-have-ieps/
LOCATION:Session 1 – 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=UTC:20171016T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20170125T212111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T212111Z
UID:6085-1508178600-1508184000@www.wihd.org
SUMMARY:Disabilities in the Entertainment World - How Actors with Disabilities in Movies\, TV and Theater are Impacting on Public Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Hear Our Voices:  Self Advocacy Group at WIHD \nTopic: Disabilities in the Entertainment World \nHow Actors with Disabilities in Movies\, TV and Theater are Impacting on Public Awareness \nDiscussion Leader:  Emily Pearl Kingsley\, Emmy Award Winning Writer \nMonday\, October 16\, 2017 \n6:30 pm – 8:00 pm \nPlease email mlevitz@wihd.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/disabilities-entertainment-world-actors-disabilities-movies-tv-theater-impacting-public-awareness/
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:20171013T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171013T113000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20170811T210004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T210004Z
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SUMMARY:A Workshop for Parents:  Transitioning from EI to CPSE (in English and in Spanish)
DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 13\, 2017 \nLocation:  Westchester Institute for Human Development\, Valhalla\, NY \nSponsored by Lower Hudson Early Childhood Direction Center \nFor details email jlowe@wihd.org.
URL:https://www.wihd.org/event/workshop-parents-transitioning-ei-cpse-english-spanish-2/
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=America/New_York:20171012T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20170825T134351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170825T134351Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20170811T205724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T205724Z
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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20170811T204537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T204537Z
UID:7485-1506508200-1506513600@www.wihd.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20170811T203900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T203900Z
UID:7073-1505928600-1505935800@www.wihd.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170913T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20170811T202800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T202800Z
UID:7067-1505295000-1505302200@www.wihd.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170911T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20170125T211648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T211648Z
UID:6083-1505154600-1505160000@www.wihd.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170827T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20170811T202128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T202128Z
UID:7054-1503838800-1503844200@www.wihd.org
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:20260504T082408
CREATED:20170619T184455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T184455Z
UID:6771-1500541200-1500562800@www.wihd.org
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:20260504T082408
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20170510T145917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170510T145917Z
UID:6652-1498478400-1498485600@www.wihd.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170622T193000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
CREATED:20170619T185819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T185819Z
UID:6776-1498152600-1498159800@www.wihd.org
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:20260504T082408
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:20260504T082408
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:20260504T082408
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170602T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
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:20260504T082408
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T082408
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
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