Programs & Workshops

4TH ANNUAL WNY FAMILY ENGAGEMENT CONFERENCE

M Hotel Buffalo 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga, NY

Evidence shows when families, communities and schools work together, students are more successful and the entire community benefits. Keynote Speaker:  Hasan Davis For more than 25 years, Hasan has held to the belief that each child can and will succeed … Continued

$

Nurtured Heart Approach – 4 Part Series – HYBRID

Parent Network of Western New York 1021 Broadway Street, Floor 4, Room 442, Buffalo, NY

Nurtured Heart Approach - 4 Part Series - Hybrid Are you frustrated by behavior challenges that put your child in control of your home? Have your discipline methods stopped working? Do you want your children to have good morals, be … Continued

New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Essential Information For Families Of Students With Disabilities (This is an in person event.)

John F Kennedy High School 305 Cayuga Creek Rd., Cheektowaga, NY

Participants will learn: The criteria for NYSAA eligibility The type of assessments used to measure a NYSAA student’s performance and how often How a NYSAA determination affects graduation options and plans for life after high-school *Certificate of completion available upon … Continued

Free

Family Guide to Transition (In-person event)

Albion High School 302 East Avenue, Albion, NY

Families will learn: The transition planning process starting at an early age, although focusing primarily on high school to postsecondary The transition process, which will help them to support students in establishing measurable postsecondary goals and annual goals, based on their preferences and interests … Continued

Free

Child Development Questions: Next Steps Workshop (In-person event.)

Lancaster Public Library 5466 Broadway Street, Lancaster, NY

Join the Parent Network of WNY and Help Me Grow for an informational workshop to answer questions about the next steps when there are concerns about your young child’s development. Registration required. Register: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/11640160 or call 716-683-1120.

Free

Understanding Autism: A Place to Start (Attend in person or via Zoom.)

Cuba Circulating Library 39 E. Main Street, Cuba, NY

Regardless of where you may be on your journey of understanding autism, this workshop by Parent Network can help you explore the basic of autism and neurodiversity. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or professional, we will give an overview … Continued

Free