Location: Westchester Institute for Human Development, Valhalla, NY Presenters: Laurie Levine, Regional Special Education Training Specialist, Lower Hudson RSE-TASC, and Naomi Brickel, Director, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center This workshop is designed to provide CPSE and CSE Parent Members with a best practices approach to the CPSE/CSE process and their role as a Parent […]
Location: Osborn School, 10 Osborn Road, Rye, NY Presenter: Stephanie Bellantoni, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center This presentation will help parents develop a better understanding of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) requirement of the federal and state Special Education laws. Participants will be introduced to the New York State regulations and policies governing the […]
Location: Valley Central High School, Montgomery, NY Presenter: Joyce Hawk, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center This presentation will provide a brief overview of the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) testing program and the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential which is awarded upon exit from school, accompanied by a Student Exit Summary. Parents will […]
Location: Westchester Institute for Human Development Presenters: Suzanne Peretz, Janet Lowe & Barbara Kestenbaum, Lower Hudson Early Childhood Direction Center Early childhood educators are usually the first ones to notice developmental issues in young children. We will review developmental expectations and possible "red flags" showing possible delays. We will also introduce you to steps that could […]
Location: Westchester Institute for Human Development Discussion Leader: Jack Levitz, restauranteur Discussion will include the steps in how to plan and prepare the kinds of foods that we like eating ourselves and can share with our families and friends. We will learn more about essential and easy-to-use kitchen tools and some important items to have […]
Location: JV Forrestal School (Library), 125 Liberty Street, Beacon, NY Presenter: Joyce Hawk, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center This presentation will provide a review of the language and type of information that goes in each section of an Individualized Education Program (IEP); who contributes information; how progress is monitored and how the student's needs […]
Location: George Fischer Middle School, 281 Fair Street, Carmel, NY Presenter: Dr. Rowena Talusan-Dunn, Phd ATR CAT Clinical Art Therapist, Special Education Art Therapy Teacher This workshop will provide early childhood participants with: research based information on creativity development and sensory input, hands-on practical experience exploring specific art techniques to promote relaxation and positive coping […]
Location: Westchester Institute for Human Development Presenter: Laurie Levine, Regional Special Education Trainer, Lower Hudson Regional Special Education Assistance and Support Center (RSE-TASC) This is a half-day training ONLY for people who have taken the New CSE Training this year. Topics will include transition from early intervention to CPSE, timelines, the referral and evaluation process, […]
EVENT CANCELLED CHECK WIHD CALENDAR FOR NEW DATES IN THE FALL! **************************************************************** Location: Westchester Institute for Human Development Presenters: Naomi Brickel & Stephanie Bellantoni, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center; Barbara Kestenbaum, Lower Hudson Early Childhood Direction Center; Laurie Levine & Stephanie Wozniak, Lower Hudson Regional Special Education Technical Assistance and Support Center This workshop […]
Location: Westchester Institute for Human Development, Valhalla, NY (Boardroom) Presenters: Naomi Brickel, Director, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center, and Laurie Levine, Regional Special Educational Training Specialist, Lower Hudson RSE-TASC 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 […]