Events for July 21, 2020 - July 15, 2020

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) […]

Presented by:  Naomi Brickel, Director, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center Laurie Levine, Regional Special Educational Training Specialist This session will provide an overview of recent changes in policy enacted by the NYSED Board of Regents, and any important proposals being considered.  It is a must for parents and professionals of students with disabilities in […]

Presenter: Joyce M. Hawk Location: Christian Faith Academy 25 Golf Club Dr. Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 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 including the laws which govern services […]

Location:  Roy C. Ketcham High School Library -  Wappingers Falls Speaker:  Joyce M. Hawk, Outreach Coordinator, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center The transition planning process helps students with disabilities prepare for their transition to post-school living, learning and working. This presentation will explore the importance of parent involvement in thinking about their child’s future which […]

Many apps are available to support writing.  In this hands-on session participants will learn about apps to support the motor aspect of writing as well as the composition of writing.  Apps to support scheduling and note taking will also be discussed.  This workshop will demonstrate the use of some of the features in these apps, […]

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 […]

Location:  Dutchess County BOCES, Career and Technical Institute, Poughkeepsie, NY Discussion Facilitators:   Richard Zipp, Executive Director of Special Education & Student Services, Wappingers Central School District Mary Jo Whateley, Esq., Of Counsel to Sussman & Watkins, Esqs. Joyce M. Hawk, Outreach Coordinator, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center Dan Habib's award-winning documentary film, chronicles […]