Events for May 30, 2018 - May 8, 2018

Location:  Cornwall Elementary School, Cornwall, New York Presenter:  Joyce M. Hawk, Outreach Coordinator, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center This presentation will inform parents of the requirements for an optional certificate of work-readiness that students can earn to increase knowledge and experience needed for entry level employment opportunities.  The credential can be used to meet […]

Location:  Independent Living, Inc., Newburgh, New York Presenter:  Lynda S. Rosner, BCBA, NYSLBA                      Melanie Rigaglia, BCBA                      Mary Jo Whateley, Attorney Sponsored By:  Mid-Hudson Special Education Task Force Join us to hear Board Certified Behavior Analysts […]

March 7th, at 6:00 pm. Peekskill City School District Contact Suzanne Peretz for more information.  (914) 493-2902 or speretz@wihd.org. Snow date March 14th.

Keynote Speaker:  Angelica Infante Green, Deputy Commissioner P-12 Instructional Support, NYS Education Department Location:  Reid Castle, Manhattanville College Join us for a day of informative presentations and workshops in Spanish for parents of children with special needs.  Sponsored by the Changing Suburbs Institute (CSI) at Manhattanville College. Attendance fee:   $15 for CSI district parents and staff (Bedford, Elmsford, Greenburgh, […]

Location:  Fox Meadow Elementary School, Scarsdale, NY Presenter:  Stephanie Bellantoni, Outreach Coordinator, HVSEPC The most critical realization for parents is that they are integral PARTNERS in the special education process, despite the inevitable differences of opinion.  This workshop will start with the purpose of the annual review (or any program review really), how the CSE […]

Monday, March 13, 2017, 9:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location:  Fox Lane Middle School Theater Sponsored by Bedford SEPTO Open to all parents, students, faculty, general public - LIMITED SEATING Presenting Dan Habib.   Habib is an award winning filmmaker and leads discussions about the challenges and benefits of inclusive education and related topics. Including Samuel was […]

Hear Our Voices:  Self Advocacy Group at WIHD Topic:  Taking Charge of Our Own Person-Centered Planning Discussion Leader:  Baturu Mboge, MPH, Community Support Network and MSC Coordinator Monday, March 13, 2017 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Please email mlevitz@wihd.org with any questions. For the meeting flyer, please click here.

Location:  Beacon High School - Room C138, Beacon, NY Presenter:  Joyce M. Hawk, Outreach Coordinator, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center This presentation will give parents an overview of how planning for their child's transition to adulthood is incorporated into the IEP at age 15.  Parents will learn how future goals will be identified and […]

Location:  Park Elementary School, Ossining, New York Presenter:  Stephanie  Bellantoni and Lulu Bencosme (bilingual), Outreach Coordinators, HVSEPC This is an important presentation for parents of children of all ages.  It is never too soon to think about transition to life after high school, since the decisions we make and the educational programs to which our […]

March 21st at Westchester Institute for Human Development Registration is required. RSVP to Janet Lowe at (914) 493-2902 or jlowe@wihd.org.