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 […]
The 19th Annual Special Education Conference will feature a keynote address by Patricia Geary, NYSED Coordinator, Special Education Policy and Professional Development who will be presenting the Blueprint for Improved Results for Students with Disabilities. Other topics to be covered during the conference include: Making Restorative Justice a Reality Special Education Law Update […]
This presentation will provide parents of a child with a disability with a broad understanding of what is typically discussed during an annual review meeting with the Committee on Special Education (CSE). Parents will be offered specific tips on how to be better prepared to participate in this discussion which reviews the student's Individualized Education […]
Esta presentación va proveer los padres de un niño (a) con una discapacidad, información de lo que se habla normalmente durante una reunión de revisión anual (en inglés conocido como Annual Review) con el Comité de Educación Especial (CSE ). Se ofrecerá a los padres consejos específicos sobre cómo estar mejor preparados para participar en esta reunión al […]
YAI, NYSACRA and WIHD are collaborating to bring the latest in housing initiatives and discussions to the NYC and surrounding areas. Please join us for an exciting exchange of ideas on the federal, state and city levels regarding housing options for individuals with I/DD. To Register: Registration opens at 8 a.m. Continental breakfast 8 […]
Self-advocacy and self-direction are essential for young adults with disabilities. Our panel will explore ways we can work together to help students: become self-advocates; meaningfully participate in their CSE meetings; maximize their independence; and make a smooth transition to life after high school. Panel Participants: Naomi Brickel, Director, Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center […]