In this workshop you will learn: • How to get ready for your child’s transition to Pre-K. • The transition from Early Intervention (EI) to working with the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE). • Information on timelines, processes & … Continued
Please join Lin Perry, Project Director, Family to Family Healthcare Information Center as she presents a webinar on the Health Care Notebook. Participants will learn how a HCN can assist in organizing medical records. They will be given tips on … Continued
You get a phone call from the school that your child is having behavior issues in the classroom. Now what? Interfering school behavior problems create academic, social, and emotional gaps in a learner’s progress. If left unaddressed, behavior struggles can … Continued
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Program Manager / Education Specialist for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs. Extraordinary parenting responsibilities create extraordinary pressures on parents. At … Continued
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where … Continued
GET INVOLVED! Understanding Student-Led IEPs and CSE Meetings • Is your child’s voice heard at their meetings? • Did they help create a goal for their IEP? • Learn more about working with the school district to help your child … Continued
Please join Namita Modasra, Education Advocate, Parent to Parent of NYS as they present this wonderful webinar. The IEP, Individualized Education Program, is a written document that’s developed for each public school child who is eligible for special education. The … Continued
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD Albany) is offering three live stream seminars that are directed towards school professionals, community professionals, and parents, who live or work with individuals on the autism spectrum. These sessions will not be … Continued
Please join Dianne O'Connor, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents the webinar Living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Children prenatally exposed to alcohol become adults with FASD. Understanding that the permanent brain damage caused … Continued
"Everyone has their own likes and dislikes, hobbies and favorite activities. Having a choice is what Self-Direction is all about. You will get to pick your own activities, staff and schedule when you self-direct. "Self-Direction may be right for you … Continued
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on Understanding the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities. This training will take you through the … Continued
Please join Lin Perry, Project Director, Family to Family Healthcare Information Center, as she presents a webinar on the Autism Insurance Reform. Autism Insurance Reform legislation became effective in 2013, however aspects of the bill, related to Applied Behavioral Analysis, … Continued
"Everyone has their own likes and dislikes, hobbies and favorite activities. Having a choice is what Self-Direction is all about. You will get to pick your own activities, staff and schedule when you self-direct. "Self-Direction may be right for you … Continued
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where … Continued
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager / Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS as she presents this wonderful webinar: Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide Let’s explore what the IEP team needs to considering, supplemental aids, … Continued
Previous studies have shown that older adults with autism traits may experience notably increased difficulty with executive function. Learn about remerging brain research on the role of the underlying neuroanatomy on executive function for individuals with autism. About the Speaker … Continued
Is Your Child Having Behavior Problems at School? You will learn when, why, and how to request a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)/Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) to help get your child’s behavior back on track. REGISTER: https://parentnetworkwny.org/event/understanding-the-functional-behavior-assessment-process/ email: info@parentnetworkwny.org call: 716.332.4170
Please join Dianne O'Connor, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Loss, Grief, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs. Powerful and intense feelings are natural and common responses to parenting a … Continued
Holidays are a time of stress, but holidays are also about LOVE. This workshop will give you the tools to “Let It Go” and help you and your family cope with the stressors brought on by holidays. You will feel … Continued
Please join Trish Washburn, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Education Records Organizer. This workshop is where parents, guardians and advocates of children who receive 504 and special education services take their educational … Continued
ATTEND A FRONT DOOR INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where … Continued
Bullying & Promoting Well-Being for Students with Disabilities and/or Mental Health Challenges In this workshop, parents, caregivers, or educators of children with disabilities learn to recognize the signs of a bullying situation and how to talk to a child. Learn … Continued
Decades of research tell us that a parent’s close bond and engagement with their child leads to academic success. For children with learning differences, this engagement is also paramount to their social and emotional wellbeing — in large part because … Continued
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