Events for July 22, 2020 - July 8, 2020

This free workshop will provide useful information for parents whose children with special needs are transitioning from preschool and the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) into elementary school and the Committee on Special Education (CSE). This workshop will clarify the CSE Process and timelines; the similarities and differences between CPSE and CSE processes, services […]

This free workshop will provide useful information for parents whose children with special needs are transitioning from preschool and the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) into elementary school and the Committee on Special Education (CSE). This workshop will clarify the CSE Process and timelines; the similarities and differences between CPSE and CSE processes, services […]

Este taller de orientación será presentado en inglés y español para las familias de niños con discapacidades que van a cumplir 5 y entrar al kindergarten la transición de la Comité de Educación Especial Preescolar (CPSE) al Comité de Educación Especial (CSE). En este taller se explicara el proceso de CSE y los pazos de […]

This workshop will be presented in English and Spanish for parents whose children with special needs are transitioning from preschool and the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) into elementary school and the Committee on Special Education (CSE). Attendees will learn about the CSE process and timelines; the similarities and differences between CPSE and 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 "Speaking up as Self-Advocates".   More Information & To Register: Contact Mitchell Levitz, Self-Advocacy Coordinator at (914) 493-5207 or email mlevitz@wihd.org

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 […]

This workshop is for high school students with an IEP or 504 Plan; their parents/guardians; school personnel and any others involved in the college planning process. Students will learn what they need to know to prepare for their transition to any type of college whether it be 4-year private/state university, a 2-year community college, a vocational-technical college or any other institution of higher education. (Snow Date: March […]

This presentation is especially recommended for parents of children with an IEP in 8th grade or higher, to learn about the requirements for an important exiting credential that students can earn upon exit from school which recognizes a student’s preparation skills and demonstration of knowledge and experience needed for entry-level employment opportunities. The Skills and […]