Presenter: Joyce M. Hawk Location: Beacon High School Room C-138, 101 Matteawan Road, Beacon For Parents and Caregivers of students with an Individual Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan. Generally designed for parents of school-age children (ages 5+) who have recently been determined eligible to receive special education programs and services (have an IEP) and [...]
Executive functioning is needed in all parts of life. In this workshop the domains of executive function will be explored and the assessment of those will be discussed. The biggest emphasis will be on the intervention strategies that can be used in the school setting, to assist students with executive function difficulties. Practical resources for [...]
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 “Gaining Employment Opportunities”. More Information & To Register: Contact Mitchell Levitz, Self-Advocacy Coordinator at (914) 493-5207 or email mlevitz@wihd.org Click here for event […]
Presenters: Stephanie Bellantoni & Naomi Brickel, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center Location: White Plains Education House, 5 Homeside Lane, White Plains, NY We will begin our journey looking at some typical concerns parents and teachers may develop, that lead to a closer look at a student’s performance levels [...]
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) [...]
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 “Building Fitness and Healthy Eating into Your Daily Life”. More Information & To Register: Contact Mitchell Levitz, Self-Advocacy Coordinator at (914) 493-5207 or […]
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 [...]