Do you wonder what a WIKI is? This session will explore the use of multi-media for self-advocacy. The foundation of person-centered-planning and self-directed service planning will form the foundation of this workshop. The WIHD RIX WIKI will be shared and discussed in detail. This Wiki provides a platform that is user-friendly for people with a […]
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 […]
Presenter: Joyce M. Hawk Location: Beacon High School Room C-138, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon For Parents and Caregivers of students with an Individual Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan. Generally designed for parents of school-age children (ages 5+) who have recently been determined eligible to receive special education programs and services (have an IEP) and […]
Executive functioning is needed in all parts of life. In this workshop the domains of executive function will be explored and the assessment of those will be discussed. The biggest emphasis will be on the intervention strategies that can be used in the school setting, to assist students with executive function difficulties. Practical resources for […]
Join us for WIHD’s self advocacy group meeting. Teens and young adults in our area are welcome and encouraged to join our self-advocacy group as new members. The topic will be “Gaining Employment Opportunities”. More Information & To Register: Contact Mitchell Levitz, Self-Advocacy Coordinator at (914) 493-5207 or email mlevitz@wihd.org Click here for event […]
Presenters: Stephanie Bellantoni & Naomi Brickel, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center Location: White Plains Education House, 5 Homeside Lane, White Plains, NY We will begin our journey looking at some typical concerns parents and teachers may develop, that lead to a closer look at a student’s performance levels […]
This event will take place at the Elting Memorial Library in New Paltz, New York. Sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Regional Affiliate of the NYS Special Education Task Force This free training features a video production developed through the collaborative efforts of many experienced parents, advocates and school administrators, who talk about common communication barriers that […]
Children who are nonspeaking or have limited speech, in addition to other challenges, often struggle to interact and communicate. This may include children who have physical disabilities, multiple disabilities, sensory processing challenges, autism, and/or a range of cognitive limitations and learning difficulties. This introductory workshop will demonstrate the use of the Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display […]
To Be Held At: The Arc of Westchester Gleeson – Israel Gateway Center Sponsored by The Lower Hudson Special Education Task Force Join us for this free training featuring a video developed through the collaborative efforts of many experienced parents, school administrators and advocates highlighting common communication barriers that may arise during Committee on Special Education (CSE) […]
Join us for WIHD’s self advocacy group meeting. Teens and young adults in our area are welcome and encouraged to join our self-advocacy group as new members. The topic will be “Building Fitness and Healthy Eating into Your Daily Life”. More Information & To Register: Contact Mitchell Levitz, Self-Advocacy Coordinator at (914) 493-5207 or […]