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SUMMARY:Guidelines for Determining the Need for a One-to-One Aide
DESCRIPTION:Please join Namita Modasra\, Education Advocate\, 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 consider\, supplemental aids\, services and program modifications for all students with disabilities. A key question for the IEP team is to consider whether the student with a disability does or does not require one-to-one support to make meaningful progress toward annual goals in the IEP in the least restrictive environment (LRE). \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/guidelines-for-determining-the-need-for-a-one-to-one-aide-2/2024-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240716T130000
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SUMMARY:Section 504\, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tina Beauparlant\, Regional Manager\, Education Specialist\, Parent to Parent of NYS\, as she presents a webinar on Section 504\, Students with Disabilities in Public & Private Schools.\nThis training will introduce you to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This training is designed to provide you with an understanding of the law\, how it applies to educational programs and to students with disabilities. Children who qualify under this law receive services and/ or accommodations in the public-school system without being classified under IDEA/IDEIA and their school district’s Committee on Special Education. If you are a Parent\, Grandparent\, Family Members\, or just interested in this topic then this training is for you! \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/section-504-students-with-disabilities-in-public-private-schools-via-zoom-2/2024-07-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T190000
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SUMMARY:Education Records Organizer via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is where parents\, guardians and advocates of children who receive 504\, CPSE and CSE special education services take their educational records and organize them into a record-keeping binder. This workshop will assist in being more organized in planning a child’s education\, and in the CPSE/CSE process. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/education-records-organizer-via-zoom-3/2024-07-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T093000
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SUMMARY:What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tina Beauparlant for this training on What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education. Not everyone starts out by being a good advocate. Many parents\, guardians and grandparents have faced challenges in getting their child’s education needs met. Parents\, guardians\, grandparents\, must learn the skills they need to become good advocates for their children. Participants will learn that communicate effectively with teachers and other school personnel is one of the best ways to ensure that your child’s school is creating a good learning environment for your child\, and to ensure that your child’s school is providing your child with the services or programs that he or she needs to succeed in school. If you are a Parent\, Grandparent\, Family Member or just interested in this topic\, then this training is for you! \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/what-does-advocacy-mean-in-special-education-webinar-5/2024-07-18/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T183537
CREATED:20231206T171513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T171513Z
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SUMMARY:What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tina Beauparlant for this training on What Does Advocacy Mean in Special Education. Not everyone starts out by being a good advocate. Many parents\, guardians\, and grandparents have faced challenges in getting their child’s education needs met. Parents\, guardians\, grandparents\, must learn the skills they need to become good advocates for their children. Participants will learn that communicate effectively with teachers and other school personnel is one of the best ways to ensure that your child’s school is creating a good learning environment for your child\, and to ensure that your child’s school is providing your child with the services or programs that he or she needs to succeed in school. If you are a Parent\, Grandparent\, Family Member or just interested in this topic then this training is for you! \nRegister here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/what-does-advocacy-mean-in-special-education-via-zoom-3/2024-07-18/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T200000
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SUMMARY:Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read an IEP - webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join Parent to Parent of NYS\, Namita Modasra\, Education Advocate for this training on Let’s Take a Crash Course on Understanding how to Read your child’s IEP. \nDoes your child have an IEP (Individualized Education Program)? We’ll walk through the different sections of the IEP\, and discuss how to advocate for supports to make sure the IEP reflects your child’s abilities and needs. Because states and local school systems may include additional information\, forms differ from state to state and may vary between school systems within a state. The IEP\, Individualized Education Program\, is a written document that’s developed for each public-school child who is eligible for special education. The IEP is created through a team effort and reviewed at least once a year. This training will teach you how to read the IEP so you can understand what should and can be in the IEP. If you are a Parent\, Grandparent\, Family Member or guardian then this training is for you! \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/lets-take-a-crash-course-on-understanding-how-to-read-an-iep-webinar-11/2024-07-23/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T180000
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SUMMARY:Is Guardianship the Only Option? An overview of Guardianship and the Many Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:Come join Michele Juda\, Ex. Director Parent to Parent of NYS\, Tina Beauparlant\, Regional Manager / Education Specialist as we explore: Is Guardianship the Only Option? An overview of Guardianship and the Many Alternatives.\nLet’s face it nothing keeps parents up at night more than thinking about who will care for our child/children when we are no longer able to care for them.  This workshop will increase the knowledge of families of individuals with disabilities about the options besides legal guardianship for adults with disabilities.  If your adult child does not need full guardianship\, there are other options that we will explore in this presentation.  We will also discuss guardianship and the legal requirements. \nRegister here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/is-guardianship-the-only-option-an-overview-of-guardianship-and-the-many-alternatives/2024-07-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T100000
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SUMMARY:What You Need to Know About Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard of LRE or the Least Restrictive Environment? Many parents are unaware of what is means. (LRE) stands for Least Restrictive Environment and is part of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It refers to the placement that your child is in. Least restrictive environment is an important part of your child’s IEP.\nCome join Parent to Parent NYS for this new presentation and learn what the laws says about LRE. \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/what-you-need-to-know-about-least-restrictive-environment-lre-webinar/2024-07-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240729T123000
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SUMMARY:Traveling with Your Special Needs Child/Adult
DESCRIPTION:Come join Parent to Parent NYS for this NEW Presentation on Traveling with Your Special Needs Child/Adult. Have you dreamed of going on a vacation with your child or adult with special needs? Does your child express a desire to go visit grandparents or a friend? Does he/she want to go on a field trip? Are theme parks or cruises a wish? Does the thought of even planning a trip make you nervous? Whether it’s a day trip or a long vacation\, get tips and tricks for planning and implementing a trip with your family member with special needs. Learn how a trip can benefit all of your family members. \nRegister here.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/traveling-with-your-special-needs-child-adult/2024-07-29/
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