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Communication Matters: Time-Tested Strategies by Parents and Schools to Reduce Conflict & Improve Outcomes for Students with Disabilities

Arlington High School (LGI Room) 1157 Route 55, LaGrangeville, NY

This free training features a video production developed through the collaborative efforts of many experienced parents, advocates and school administrators, who demonstrate common communication barriers that may arise during Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings along with proven strategies to promote collaboration, creativity and agreement in Individualized Education Program (IEP) development.  Attendees will hear what […]

CHADD of Putnam and Vicinity Monthly Support Session

Four Winds Hospital Conference Center 800 Cross River Road (Route 35), Katonah, NY

A support session for parents of children with AD/HD held before the CHADD of Putnam and Vicinity general monthly meetings. You will have an opportunity to exchange information and experiences and share feelings in a supportive and confidential environment facilitated by Deborah Saunders, LCSW, Psychotherapist and Medical Social Worker. Please be prompt so that we […]

Chromebook Fundamentals for Professionals

WIHD Assistive Technology Center 20 Hospital Oval West, Cedarwood Hall, Room 443, Valhalla, NY

Use of Chromebooks and Google Apps for education is exploding in the classroom. This hands-on course will help you to learn how to navigate the Google Chrome system on your PC, Mac or Chromebook. Many of the free apps used in Google Chrome, such as Google Docs, include standard options and accessibility features that support […]

Regional Student-Directed IEPs Celebration Event

PNW BOCES-Student Services Building, The Oak Room 200 BOCES Drive, Yorktown Heights, NY

This is the culminating session for this year’s Student Directed IEP district capacity building project. The initiative has taken place over the past two school years with 19 school districts in the Hudson Valley region. A brief introductory overview and highlights of the project will be shared, as well as district and student  presentations of […]

Hear Our Voices Self Advocacy Group Meeting

Westchester Institute for Human Development 20 South Plaza W, Cedarwood Hall, Valhalla, NY

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 "Serving on Disability Boards, Committees and Advisory Councils".   More Information & To Register: Contact Mitchell Levitz, Self-Advocacy Coordinator at (914) 493-5207 or email […]

Planning for your Student’s Transition: Understanding Diploma Requirements, Options and Exiting Credentials

WIHD, Cedarwood Hall, Boardroom 20 Plaza West, Valhalla, NY

This presentation will offer parents an overview of the requirements that need to be met in order to graduate with a Regents or local diploma, or other non-diploma exiting credentials available to students with disabilities, as well as a review of the different types of diploma safety-net options available for students with disabilities. Resources will […]

Transition Planning for Families – Preparing for Life after High School

CW

This presentation will provide parents with information on the school to post-school transition planning process. Families are essential partners with the school district and collaboration with the Committee on Special Education (CSE) team is extremely important to fully understand considerations for successful career development and transition to adulthood. The workshop will help parents to think […]

AAC Apps for the iPad

WIHD Assistive Technology Center 20 Hospital Oval West, Cedarwood Hall, Room 443, Valhalla, NY

Many apps are available for communication on the iPad. During this hands-on training, the class will explore a variety of free and fee-based AAC apps.  Topics include determining the most appropriate apps based on feature matching and free resources available online. Therapy apps will be also discussed and reviewed in addition to creating specific goals […]

CHADD of Putnam and Vicinity Monthly Support Session

Four Winds Hospital Conference Center 800 Cross River Road (Route 35), Katonah, NY

A support session for parents of children with AD/HD held before the CHADD of Putnam and Vicinity general monthly meetings. You will have an opportunity to exchange information and experiences and share feelings in a supportive and confidential environment facilitated by Deborah Saunders, LCSW, Psychotherapist and Medical Social Worker. Please be prompt so that we […]

Hear Our Voices Self Advocacy Group Meeting

Westchester Institute for Human Development 20 South Plaza W, Cedarwood Hall, Valhalla, NY

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 “Preparing to Vote - How to Understand Candidate's Views on Issues”.   More Information & To Register: Contact Mitchell Levitz, Self-Advocacy Coordinator at (914) […]

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