Westchester Institute for Human Development

Rockland County Resource & Transition Fair
2017-04-25 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Rockland Community College Field House, 145 College Road, Suffern, NY, 10901, United States
Supports & Services for Families & Students of all ages with an IEP or 504 Plan, for Now and in the Future
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 (4:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
Location: Rockland Community College Field House
Sponsored by Rockland Transition Consortium and Rockland BOCES

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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
2017-04-25 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Rockland Community College Field House, 145 College Road, Suffern, NY, 10901, United States
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 (4:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
Location: Rockland Community College Field House
Sponsored by Rockland BOCES and Rockland County Transition Consortium
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A Tale of Two Attorneys: Endrew F. and More
2017-04-25 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Keane & Beane, 445 Hamilton Avenue, White Plains, NY, 10601, United States
Tuesday, April 25th, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Keane & Beane, 445 Hamilton Ave # 1500, White Plains, NY
Come 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.

Sports and Exercise for Active and Healthy Living
2017-04-24 06:30 - 20:00 UTC | Westchester Institute for Human Development, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West), 1st Floor Boardroom , Valhalla, NY, NY, 10595, United States
Hear Our Voices: Self Advocacy Group at WIHD
Topic: Sports and Exercise for Active and Healthy Living
(Light Dinner and Dialogue with Medical Students)
Discussion Leader: Jessica Park, President of the AADMD Student Chapter at New York Medical College
Monday, April 24, 2017
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Please email mlevitz@wihd.org with any questions.

Transition CPSE to CSE (In English and Spanish)
2017-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Location: Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District
Contact Suzanne Peretz for more information. (914) 493-2902 or speretz@wihd.org.

Orange-Ulster BOCES Transition Fair
2017-04-20 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Axelrod Education Center, 53 Gibson Road, Goshen, NY, United States
Thursday, April 20, 2017
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Speak 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.

14th Annual Transition Linkages Fair
2017-04-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Arc of Westchester, 265 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY, 10532, United States
FREE ADMISSION – Light Supper will be served.
Date: April 19, 2017, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Arc of Westchester, Hawthorne, NY
For families, educators and students (ages 12-25) with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Join us to learn more about the resources available to help plan your child’s transition into the adult world. Talk with service providers and experts who will be on hand to help you explore options. Click here for event flyer.

New Special Education Regulations and Updates
2017-04-07 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | WIHD, Cedarwood Hall, Boardroom, 20 Plaza West, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Speakers: Naomi Brickel, Director, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center
Laurie Levine, Regional Special Education Training Specialist, Lower Hudson RSE-TASC
Location: WIHD, Cedarwood Hall, Valhalla New York
This session will provide an overview of recent changes in federal and NY State special education policy, and any important proposals being considered. It is a must for parents and professionals of students with disabilities in middle and high school. Administrators and SEPTA (or other special education parent leadership) are encouraged to attend together.
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CDOS Commencement Credential: What it Is, and What it Is Not
2017-04-04 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | North Salem MSHS, 230 June Road, North Salem, NY, 10560, United States
Location: North Salem MSHS, June Road, North Salem
Presenter: Stephanie Bellantoni, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center
This workshop will explore the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential, which may be obtained by any student working toward a regular high school diploma. This is an optional certificate of work-readiness that students can earn to increase knowledge and experience needed for entry-level employment opportunities. For students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) who may not earn a local or Regents diploma, the CDOS Commencement Credential may be earned as the sole exiting credential. Click here for event flyer and registration.

Transition CPSE to CSE (In English and Spanish)
2017-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Location: Brewster Central School District
Contact Suzanne Peretz for more information. (914) 493-2902 or speretz@wihd.org.

CPSE/CSE Parent Member Training
2017-03-31 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | Rockland BOCES, 65 Parrott Road, Building # 10, West Nyack, NY, United States
Presented by: Laurie Levine, Regional Special Educational Training Specialist
Naomi Brickel, Director, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center
This 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.

Professional Development - Cycles for Phonology & Modified Cycles
2017-03-31 07:30 - 14:45 UTC | Westchester Institute for Human Development, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West), 1st Floor Boardroom , Valhalla, NY, NY, 10595, United States
Westchester Institute for Human Development
Friday, March 31, 2017
7:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Registration is required.
Contact continuingedsp@htaofny.com or (914) 674-0373 x305.

Preparing for Your Child's Annual Review
2017-03-30 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Columbus Elementary School, 275 Washington Ave,, New Rochelle, NY, 10801, United States
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 really), how the CSE team maneuvers through the various sections of the IEP in their discussion, and measures parents can take to effectively prepare for the annual review so as to properly engage in the CSE meeting. Parents will be guided through the process of creating a binder for pertinent documents in an effort to organize their thoughts and issues prior to the annual review. They will be introduced to essential tools available on the HVSEPC website to support them in their preparation. Last, the discussion will cover a parent’s options in the case of a CSE team that cannot reach consensus. Click here for event flyer and registration.

Parent Workshop - Transition from CPSE to CSE: Going to Kindergarten (English and Spanish)
2017-03-29 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | Mt. Vernon City School District, 165 North Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY, 10550, United States
March 29th, at 9:30 am.
Mt. Vernon City School District
Contact Suzanne Peretz for more information. (914) 493-2902 or speretz@wihd.org.

Parent Workshop - Transition from CPSE to CSE: Going to Kindergarten (English and Spanish)
2017-03-28 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Mt. Vernon City School District, 165 North Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY, 10550, United States
March 28th, at 6:00 pm.
Mt. Vernon City School District
Contact Suzanne Peretz for more information. (914) 493-2902 or speretz@wihd.org.

Special Education 101
2017-03-24 09:00 - 14:00 UTC | Westchester Institute for Human Development, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West), 1st Floor Boardroom , Valhalla, NY, NY, 10595, United States
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 Special Education Parent Center
Stephanie Bellantoni, Outreach Coordinator, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center
Barbara Kestenbaum, Professional Development Trainer, Early Childhood Direction Center
This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the Special Education process. It is geared to parents of children who have been recently classified to receive special education services. This workshop will give you the information you need to know in order to be an effective member of your child’s Committee on Special Education (CSE). Click here for Event Flyer.

Parent Engagement in the Special Education Process – Collaborating with your School District to Promote Better Outcomes
2017-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Tuckahoe High School, 65 Siwanoy Boulevard, Eastchester, NY, 10709, United States
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 CSE, as well as optimal utilization of available resources in the community and online.

Preparing for the Transition to College
2017-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Cioni Building, 61 Crown Street, Kingston, NY, 12401, United States
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: laws which govern services at the college level; the process to access academic accommodations, disability documentation requirements; the changing role of parents; and tips on what students can do now to gain the necessary skills needed for a successful college experience. For more information email jhawk@wihd.org.

Professional Development - Supporting Our Students: Suporting and Building Social Competence (Part 1)
2017-03-21 15:30 - 17:30 UTC | Westchester Institute for Human Development, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West), 1st Floor Boardroom , Valhalla, NY, NY, 10595, United States
March 21st at Westchester Institute for Human Development
Registration is required.
RSVP to Janet Lowe at (914) 493-2902 or jlowe@wihd.org.

Planning for Life After High School (in both English and Spanish)
2017-03-16 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Park Early Childhood Center, 22 Edward Street, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
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 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. Then the discussion will move chronologically from age 12 when the Level 1 Career Assessment is conducted, to 7th and 8th grade during which that Career Assessment is incorporated into the IEP, and finally into the high school years when the IEP grows significantly in terms of various sections addressing transition needs and services. The discussion will include post-secondary measurable goals, high school transition service needs, and the coordinated set of transition activities. Click here for event flyer and registration.

Transition Planning for Life after High School: Additional Components of the IEP
2017-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Beacon High School, 101 Matteawan Road (Rm C-138), Beacon, NY, 12508, United States
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 how needed transition activities to reach those goals can be provided to the student. The importance of parent involvement and the student’s participation in the transition planning process will be discussed. For more information contact jhawk@wihd.org.

Taking Charge of Our Own Person-Centered Planning
2017-03-13 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Westchester Institute for Human Development, Cedarwood Hall (20 Plaza West), 1st Floor Boardroom , Valhalla, NY, NY, 10595, United States
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.

Bedford SEPTO Presents Dan Habib - Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker - On Education and Inclusion
2017-03-13 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Fox Lane Middle School, 632 South Bedford Road, Bedford, NY, 10506, United States
Monday, March 13, 2017, 9:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Fox Lane Middle School Theater
Sponsored by Bedford SEPTO
Open to all parents, students, faculty, general public – LIMITED SEATING
Presenting Dan Habib.
Habib is an award winning filmmaker and leads discussions about the challenges and benefits of inclusive education and related topics. Including Samuel was broadcast nationally on public television stations in the fall of 2009, and was nominated for an Emmy in 2010. Including Samuel has also been featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered” and “Good Morning America,” as well as in the Washington Post and Exceptional Parent magazine. The film has been translated into 17 languages and is used as a teaching tool worldwide. Who Cares About Kelsey? was broadcast nationally on public television in the fall of 2013. It has been featured in Education Week and in 13 film festivals, winning the “Best Feature” award at the “Lights. Camera. Help.” film festival. The film was nominated for an Emmy in 2013.
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Preparing for Your Child's Annual Review
2017-03-09 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Fox Meadow Elementary School, 9 Brewster Road, Scarsdale, NY, 10583, United States
Location: Fox Meadow Elementary School, Scarsdale, NY
Presenter: Stephanie Bellantoni, Outreach Coordinator, HVSEPC
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 really), how the CSE team maneuvers through the various sections of the IEP in their discussion, including quality IEP goals, and measures parents can take to effectively prepare for the annual review so as to properly engage in the CSE meeting. Parents will be guided through the process of creating a binder for pertinent documents in an effort to organize their thoughts and issues prior to the annual review. They will be introduced to essential tools available on the HVSEPC website to support them in their preparation. Last, the discussion will cover a parent’s options in the case of a CSE team that cannot reach consensus. Click here for event flyer and registration.

The 8th Annual Hispanic Parents Leadership Conference on Special Education
2017-03-09 09:30 - 14:00 UTC
Keynote Speaker: Angelica Infante Green, Deputy Commissioner
P-12 Instructional Support, NYS Education Department
Location: Reid Castle, Manhattanville College
Join us for a day of informative presentations and workshops in Spanish for parents of children with special needs. Sponsored by the Changing Suburbs Institute (CSI) at Manhattanville College.
Attendance fee: $15 for CSI district parents and staff (Bedford, Elmsford, Greenburgh, New Rochelle, Ossining, Port Chester, White Plains); $25 for non-CSI district attendees. Continental breakfast and lunch included. Registration requested by March 3.
Click here for event flyer in English. To register or for further information, please visit the Hispanic Parent Leadership Institute page at www.mville.edu or contact Heidi Sakanaka at (914) 323-5482 or heidi.sakanaka@mville.edu.
Click here for event flyer in Spanish. To register or for further information in Spanish, please contact Lulu Bencosme at (914) 493-7665 or lbencosme@wihd.org.

Parent Workshop - Transition from CPSE to CSE: Going to Kindergarten (English and Spanish)
2017-03-07 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Peekskill City School District
March 7th, at 6:00 pm.
Peekskill City School District
Contact Suzanne Peretz for more information. (914) 493-2902 or speretz@wihd.org.
Snow date March 14th.

Understanding Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
2017-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Independent Living, Inc., 5 Washington Terrace, Newburgh, NY, 12550, United States
Location: Independent Living, Inc., Newburgh, New York
Presenter: Lynda S. Rosner, BCBA, NYSLBA
Melanie Rigaglia, BCBA
Mary Jo Whateley, Attorney
Sponsored By: Mid-Hudson Special Education Task Force
Join us to hear Board Certified Behavior Analysts discuss how a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) can be conducted to identify why a behavior might be happening and how a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is developed to implement specific strategies to reduce or eliminate the behavior.
Online registration by March 1, 2017 at https://www.nyspecialedtaskforce.org/mid-hudson-task-force.html.
For more information, contact Dorothy Richards (845) 331-0541 x18 or email drichards@rcal.org. Snow date March 8, 2017.

Understanding Requirements for the Career Development & Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential
2017-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Cornwall Elementary School, 99 Lee Road, Cornwall, NY, 12518, United States
Location: Cornwall Elementary School, Cornwall, New York
Presenter: Joyce M. Hawk, Outreach Coordinator, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center
This presentation will inform parents of the requirements for an optional certificate of work-readiness that students can earn to increase knowledge and experience needed for entry level employment opportunities. The credential can be used to meet the requriements for one Regents exam. Generally for parents of students in 8th grade or higher, who are not participating in the NYS Alternate Assessment. For more information email jhawk@wihd.org.

Parent Workshop - Transition from CPSE to CSE: Going to Kindergarten (English and Spanish)
2017-02-16 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Ossining UFSD
February 16th, at 6:00 pm.
Ossining Union Free School District
Contact Suzanne Peretz for more information. (914) 493-2902 or speretz@wihd.org.
Snow date March 2nd.

Preparing for Your Child’s Annual Review
2017-02-15 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Rockland BOCES, 65 Parrott Road, Building # 10, West Nyack, NY, United States
Rockland BOCES Conference Center, West Nyack, NY
Presenter: Stephanie Bellantoni, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center
Understand the purpose of the Annual Review/Program Review • Prepare to be an effective CSE member at the meeting • Create a binder to organize your materials • Learn to access valuable tools online for Annual Review preparation • THIS WORKSHOP IS BENEFICIAL FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF CHILDREN OF ALL AGES THAT HAVE AN IEP.
There will be 2 SESSIONS for this workshop.
10:30 am – 12:00 pm OR 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm (CHOOSE EITHER SESSION.)
Click here for event flyer and registration.
Contact Dawn Kitz at dkitz@rboces.org or (845) 624-5833 for information.
