Hear Our Voices: Self Advocacy Group at WIHD Topic: Taking Charge of Our Own Person-Centered Planning Discussion Leader: Baturu Mboge, MPH, Community Support Network and MSC Coordinator Monday, March 13, 2017 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Please email mlevitz@wihd.org with any questions. For the meeting flyer, please click here.
Location: Beacon High School - Room C138, Beacon, NY Presenter: Joyce M. Hawk, Outreach Coordinator, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center This presentation will give parents an overview of how planning for their child's transition to adulthood is incorporated into the IEP at age 15. Parents will learn how future goals will be identified and […]
Location: Park Elementary School, Ossining, New York Presenter: Stephanie Bellantoni and Lulu Bencosme (bilingual), Outreach Coordinators, HVSEPC This 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 […]
March 21st at Westchester Institute for Human Development Registration is required. RSVP to Janet Lowe at (914) 493-2902 or jlowe@wihd.org.
Location: Cioni Building (Board Room), Kingston, NY Presenter: Joyce M. Hawk, Outreach Coordinator, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center This presentation is designed to assist parents of young adults with an IEP or 504 Plan in understanding the differences that can be expected as students move from high school to a college setting. Topics include: […]
Location: Tuckahoe High School Library, Eastchester, NY Presenter: Stephanie Bellantoni, Outreach Coordinator, HVSEPC This presentation will provide parents with the basic information surrounding special education services and supports, and information and resources to assist in navigating the special education process. In particular, emphasis will be on the importance of parent engagement and participation in the […]
Location: Westchester Institute for Human Development Presenters: Laurie Levine, Regional Special Educational Training Specialist, Lower Hudson RSE-TASC Stephanie Wozniak, Regional Transition Specialist, Lower Hudson RSE-TASC Naomi Brickel, Director, Hudson Valley […]
March 28th, at 6:00 pm. Mt. Vernon City School District Contact Suzanne Peretz for more information. (914) 493-2902 or speretz@wihd.org.
March 29th, at 9:30 am. Mt. Vernon City School District Contact Suzanne Peretz for more information. (914) 493-2902 or speretz@wihd.org.
Location: Columbus Elementary School, Thornwood, NY Presenter: Stephanie Bellantoni, Outreach Coordinator, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center The most critical realization for parents is that they are integral PARTNERS in the special education process, despite the inevitable differences of opinion. This workshop will start with the purpose of the annual review (or any program review […]