Autism Society Western New York

Take the Stress Out of Transition. Ask Me.
2020-10-28 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Wednesdays in October from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. No registration required
Need answers for after the bus stops coming?
Do you have a high schooler with a learning difference?
Do you have questions about accommodations at work or college?
Not sure what to ask? Or who to ask?
Click the link https://zoom.us/j/95455782682? pwd=[REDACTED] 09 or call in. Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 954 5578 2682
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Ask Me Anything: Transition— is hosted by Tonia Weichmann. Tonia is the Transition Coordinator at Parent Network of WNY, with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families on a wide variety of concerns associated with Learning Differences and Transitioning. The years of experiences have provided the ability to support young adults as they develop their skills and goals, educate families and professionals on ways to guide and support young adults, connecting to resources and services, and empower individuals to make an informed decision.
info@parentnetworkwny.org 716-332-4170

Webinar: Starting Over: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren with Special Nee
2020-10-28 18:00 - 19:30
Please join Dianne O’Connor, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Starting Over: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren with Special Needs. There are many reasons why a grandparent, or relative, may be raising their grandchildren full time. By creating an enriched, supportive, and safe living environment, grandchildren stay connected to their family while keeping them out of foster care.
This webinar will address the advantages and disadvantages of caring for our own and give practical resources and strategies for providing the best for your grandchildren. As one of the most important members of the family, we will also look at ways to care for you along the way. Contact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350 with any questions.
Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3566090445824303618

Transitions for Families - Webinar
2020-10-29 11:30 - 13:00
The goals of this training are to ensure that guardians, family members and students can work with their CSE to collaboratively:
1. Assess their child’s strengths, interests, and needs;
2. Establish measurable postsecondary goals and annual goals; and
3. Identify appropriate transition services and coordinated activities.
About Your Hosts
Cyndi is a Professional Development Specialist with the School Age Family and Community Engagement Center with 36 years in Special Education. Cyndi has previously served in both a specialized agency school and a large urban district.
Julia Duerr, a Transition Specialist with Erie 1 BOCES Campus and Centers, has over 15 years of experience working with students, families and communities identifying and addressing needs to support positive interactions and outcomes for the future.
PareNewPlease register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/yyfcw9v4
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Late registrations will be accepted.

Binder Training: Organizing all your stuff! Live webinar
2020-10-29 18:00 - 19:30
Where did you put that paper? It’s here somewhere!
Participants will learn which papers or documents to keep, organizing tips and understand how having the right paper at your fingertips can lead to a successful education plan.
Join from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2040212404373577231
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

The Nurtured Heart Approach Series Day 1
2020-11-03 18:00 - 20:00
The Nurtured Heart Approach Helping Children Flourish Emotionally, Academically & Socially
Joe Clem MA, LMFT, BCBA, Certified NHA Advanced Trainer
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 compassionate, and be self-confident?
The Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) is a language based approach that can help you regain focus and power and rebuild the love you want in your home. NHA teaches us why our typical parenting methods don’t always work and can even make things worse. The magic rests in its ability to use language to build “inner wealth” and to make positive connections to those around us by focusing on what IS working, at all times.
You will learn how to hold clear limits and consequences while you build positive connections. You will immediately FEEL the difference in your home, and in time, you, your children and your family learn to flourish.
The approach is valid for all ages and types of relationships. It is effective for behaviorally and emotionally challenged children (ADHD, ODD, ASD, Attachment, etc.) as well as typically developing children. You will leave this series with clear techniques and strategies to face the behavioral challenges that brought you in.
The approach has much proven success in homes, schools, human service agencies and businesses all over the world. We look forward to seeing you Transform!!
(No prior reading is required.)
Four Week Online Parenting Series
Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm
November 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th 2020
Register by email to info@parentnetworkwny.org Online at www.parentnetworkwny.org or by phone at (716) 332-4170
Online Zoom Sessions for NHA. Please register at the address below and you will receive meeting ID and password. Register: https://tinyurl.com/y2e3en2m
Please set up Zoom at 5:45pm so we can begin the parent session at 6:00pm.
Sponsored by Charles D and Mary A Bauer Foundation

Webinar: Living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
2020-11-04 18:00 - 19:30
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 by prenatal alcohol exposure may be the reasons individuals with FASD fail in school, treatment, in the workforce, and with relationships, can help us to form strategies that may work and help the individual have a successful, happy life.
This webinar will give a brief overview of FASD, identify some of the challenges of raising an individual with FASD over the lifespan and look at strategies that could be useful when living or working with them. Contact Tina Beauparlant with questions, 518-381-4350.
Webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8173264068530908418

Region 1 Front Door Information Session - WebEx (Online) and Phone
2020-11-05 13:00 - 15:00
The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions will outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance.
Families/Individuals are welcome to attend any session that is convenient for them. Families are only required to attend one session even if there are multiple people in the family to be represented.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED to attend through WebEx (Online).
Preregistration is NOT required to attend by phone.
Please note that participants are muted throughout the session and may not hear anything when first joining the session.
If you have difficulty registering for a session, please contact Jeff Roberts at 585-241-5797 or Jeffrey.E.Roberts@opwdd.ny.gov.
Counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Niagara, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates.
WebEx Event (Online) Registration Link: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e474200bd5ffa51752e50b9cfcc605f85
Phone Only: Call 518-549-0500 and enter code 171 460 6700 then press # and # again.

Region 1 FSS Advisory Council presents Advocacy Across Multiple Settings - Virtual Event
2020-11-05 14:00 - 16:00
Join the OPWDD Region 1 Family Support Services Advisory Council for a virtual event in lieu of their annual conference. Date and topic:

November 5 ~ Advocacy across Multiple Settings, presented by Theresa Drum and Kara Georgi

Session runs from 2pm to 4pm.
If interested in attending this session, please register: https://www.starbridgeinc.org/events. Link for each event will be sent with registration confirmation.
Questions? Please call 585-224-7399 or email registration@starbridgeinc.org

Live, Learn, Work and Play
2020-11-09 18:30 - 19:30
Participants will learn about these four areas of life and how they fit into the planning process for transition services in school and preparing for adult life.
Presentation & Discussion with Tonia Weichmann!
ABOUT THE HOST
Tonia Weichmann is the Transition Coordinator at Parent Network of Western New York. She has over 20 years experience working with young adults with disabilities, their families, and professionals. Her personal mission is to ensure that all young adults have the skills, knowledge, and support to achieve their life goals. Life is full of opportunity and knowing where to find the resources and supports that are needed is one of the most important steps.
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwuf-GgpzwtGtOdpCTevurRpf3RbKLwskiS
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The Nurtured Heart Approach - Day 2
2020-11-10 18:00 - 20:00
The Nurtured Heart Approach Helping Children Flourish Emotionally, Academically & Socially
Joe Clem MA, LMFT, BCBA, Certified NHA Advanced Trainer
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 compassionate, and be self-confident?
The Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) is a language based approach that can help you regain focus and power and rebuild the love you want in your home. NHA teaches us why our typical parenting methods don’t always work and can even make things worse. The magic rests in its ability to use language to build “inner wealth” and to make positive connections to those around us by focusing on what IS working, at all times.
You will learn how to hold clear limits and consequences while you build positive connections. You will immediately FEEL the difference in your home, and in time, you, your children and your family learn to flourish.
The approach is valid for all ages and types of relationships. It is effective for behaviorally and emotionally challenged children (ADHD, ODD, ASD, Attachment, etc.) as well as typically developing children. You will leave this series with clear techniques and strategies to face the behavioral challenges that brought you in.
The approach has much proven success in homes, schools, human service agencies and businesses all over the world. We look forward to seeing you Transform!!
(No prior reading is required.)
Four Week Online Parenting Series
Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm
November PareChi10th, 17th & 24th 2020
Register by email to info@parentnetworkwny.org Online at www.parentnetworkwny.org or by phone at (716) 332-4170
Online Zoom Sessions for NHA. Please register at the address below and you will receive meeting ID and password. Register: https://tinyurl.com/y2e3en2m
Please set up Zoom at 5:45pm so we can begin the parent session at 6:00pm.
Sponsored by Charles D and Mary A Bauer Foundation

Webinar: Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs
2020-11-12 12:00 - 13:00
Please join Alissa Morris, Regional Coordinator 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 the same time, parenting a child with special needs requires energy, focus, and enthusiasm to be effective in our role. The better off we are emotionally and physically, the better off our families will be. Join us for this webinar on Preventing Parent Burnout and discover positive ways to cope with and effectively manage stress.
Click here to register for the webinar. Contact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350 with any que

Webinar: Health Care Notebook Overview
2020-11-16 12:00 - 13:00
Please join Lin Perry, Project Director, Family to Family Healthcare Information Center for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar Health Care Notebook overview. Participants will learn how a Health Care Notebook can assist in organizing medical records. They will be given tips on how the notebook can assist with advocacy, save time, reduce stress and utilize the information within the notebook in the event of an emergency.
Contact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350 with any questions.
Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/[REDACTED]

Loss, Grief, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs - Webinar
2020-11-16 17:30 - 18:30
Please join Parent to Parent of NYS, Barb Hoffman, Regional Coordinator, as she presents on Loss, Grief, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs.
Powerful and intense feelings are natural and common responses to parenting a child with exceptional needs. This training will provide an overview of common emotions experienced by parents and discuss how by sharing and acknowledging these emotions parents can find the inner strength needed to face and embrace their role as a parent of a child with special needs.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3626548196673902349
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
If you have questions please contact: Tina Beauparlant at (518) 381-4350

How to Prepare for a Successful CSE Meeting - Webinar
2020-11-17 13:00 - 14:15
This training is to help parents, who approach IEP meetings with fear and dread? If this is you attended this training and there may be some suggestions to help you feel more at ease and able to participate as a full member of the team that plans your child’s special education program.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4983864517336753934
If you are a Parent, Grandparent, Family Member, or just interested in this topic then this training is for you!
If you have questions please contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350

Region 1 Front Door Information Session - WebEx (Online) and Phone
2020-11-17 16:00 - 18:00
The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions will outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance.
Families/Individuals are welcome to attend any session that is convenient for them. Families are only required to attend one session even if there are multiple people in the family to be represented.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED to attend through WebEx (Online).
Preregistration is NOT required to attend by phone.
Please note that participants are muted throughout the session and may not hear anything when first joining the session.
If you have difficulty registering for a session, please contact Jeff Roberts at 585-241-5797 or Jeffrey.E.Roberts@opwdd.ny.gov.
Counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Niagara, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates.
WebEx Event (Online) Registration Link: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=ea567c1a21024bb20557c79a335dfeb63
Phone Only: Call 518-549-0500 and enter code 171 161 7072OOP then press # and # again.

When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective - Webinar
2020-11-17 17:00 - 18:15
Please join Sharon Marrella, Regional Coordinator for Parent-2-Parent of NYS as she presents the webinar: When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit. This webinar provides an overview of the parent’s perspective when planning for a child’s developmental evaluation. This webinar will not be looking at specific tests or types of evaluations. Instead, we want to share some tips and potential suggestions that we have learned based on our own personal experiences when our children were evaluated. We hope that this provides you with information and ideas when planning for your own child’s evaluation.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5625652751102499598
Contact Maryalice Fegeley at 716-427-5140 with any questions.

The Nurtured Heart Approach - Day 3
2020-11-17 18:00 - 20:00
The Nurtured Heart Approach Helping Children Flourish Emotionally, Academically & Socially
Joe Clem MA, LMFT, BCBA, Certified NHA Advanced Trainer
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 compassionate, and be self-confident?
The Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) is a language based approach that can help you regain focus and power and rebuild the love you want in your home. NHA teaches us why our typical parenting methods don’t always work and can even make things worse. The magic rests in its ability to use language to build “inner wealth” and to make positive connections to those around us by focusing on what IS working, at all times.
You will learn how to hold clear limits and consequences while you build positive connections. You will immediately FEEL the difference in your home, and in time, you, your children and your family learn to flourish.
The approach is valid for all ages and types of relationships. It is effective for behaviorally and emotionally challenged children (ADHD, ODD, ASD, Attachment, etc.) as well as typically developing children. You will leave this series with clear techniques and strategies to face the behavioral challenges that brought you in.
The approach has much proven success in homes, schools, human service agencies and businesses all over the world. We look forward to seeing you Transform!!
(No prior reading is required.)
Four Week Online Parenting Series
Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm
November 17th & 24th 2020
Register by email to info@parentnetworkwny.org Online at www.parentnetworkwny.org or by phone at (716) 332-4170
Online Zoom Sessions for NHA. Please register at the address below and you will receive meeting ID and password. Register: https://tinyurl.com/y2e3en2m
Please set up Zoom at 5:45pm so we can begin the parent session at 6:00pm.
Sponsored by Charles D and Mary A Bauer Foundation

Webinar: Education Records Organizer
2020-11-18 12:00 - 13:00
Please join Trish Washburn, Parent Advocate 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 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.
Contact Tina Beauparlant with questions, 518-381-4350.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1410092179772558081

Webinar: A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD
2020-11-18 17:30 - 19:00
Please join Dianne O’Connor, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD. The purpose of this training is to introduce families to the language of service delivery systems and to define and clarify information about services and supports. Participants will gain an increased awareness and understanding of eligibility criteria and the eligibility determination process. The training includes an overview of Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC), Home and Community Based Services Waiver, and Family Support Services.
Contact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350 with any questions.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/189764015961620482

The Nurtured Heart Approach - Day 4
2020-11-24 18:00 - 20:00
The Nurtured Heart Approach Helping Children Flourish Emotionally, Academically & Socially
Joe Clem MA, LMFT, BCBA, Certified NHA Advanced Trainer
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 compassionate, and be self-confident?
The Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) is a language based approach that can help you regain focus and power and rebuild the love you want in your home. NHA teaches us why our typical parenting methods don’t always work and can even make things worse. The magic rests in its ability to use language to build “inner wealth” and to make positive connections to those around us by focusing on what IS working, at all times.
You will learn how to hold clear limits and consequences while you build positive connections. You will immediately FEEL the difference in your home, and in time, you, your children and your family learn to flourish.
The approach is valid for all ages and types of relationships. It is effective for behaviorally and emotionally challenged children (ADHD, ODD, ASD, Attachment, etc.) as well as typically developing children. You will leave this series with clear techniques and strategies to face the behavioral challenges that brought you in.
The approach has much proven success in homes, schools, human service agencies and businesses all over the world. We look forward to seeing you Transform!!
(No prior reading is required.)
Four Week Online Parenting Series
Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm
November 24, 2020
Register by email to info@parentnetworkwny.org Online at www.parentnetworkwny.org or by phone at (716) 332-4170
Online Zoom Sessions for NHA. Please register at the address below and you will receive meeting ID and password. Register: https://tinyurl.com/y2e3en2m
Please set up Zoom at 5:45pm so we can begin the parent session at 6:00pm.
Sponsored by Charles D and Mary A Bauer Foundation

What You Need to Know About Assistive Technology in the IEP - Webinar
2020-12-01 18:00 - 19:30
This training will teach parents, grandparents, guardians about appropriate Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services how they allow students with disabilities to participate in and benefit from the general education curriculum and to meet Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. For every student with an IEP, federal and state regulations require that the team consider the student’s need for assistive technology devices and services.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7666328742524021516
If you have questions please contact Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350

Holiday Stress - Live Webinar on Zoom
2020-12-01 18:00 - 20:00
Learn how to better manage the stress and experience more joy and connection this holiday season. There are tools to help us move through the stress into the spirit of the season. It is possible with just a little practice. Joe Clem MA will present evidence based techniques, rooted in Positive Psychology and behavioral practice, which are appropriate for
folks with and without disabilities. These tools will help us get out of our heads and more into our hearts, immediately reducing stress. We look forward to setting you up for a joyous season.
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Joe Clem is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) since 2009 and Licensed Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2015. He has worked for over 15 years with individuals with developmental and emotional disabilities and their
families in various settings.
Register for this event: https://parentnetworkwny.secure.force.com/pmtx/evt__QuickEvent?id=a4l3a000000Y0rZ

Webinar: Education Records Organizer
2020-12-02 12:00 - 13:00
Please join Trish Washburn, Parent Advocate 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 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.
Contact Tina Beauparlant with questions, 518-381-4350.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7325808884656718337

Webinar: A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD
2020-12-02 17:00 - 18:15
Please join Sharon Marella, Regional Coordinator for Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents the webinar A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD. The purpose of this training is to introduce families to the language of service delivery systems and to define and clarify information about services and supports. Participants will gain an increased awareness and understanding of eligibility criteria and the eligibility determination process. The training includes an overview of Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC), Home and Community Based Services Waiver, and Family Support Services.
Contact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350 with any questions.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5921056341121104399

Region 1 Front Door Information Session - WebEx (Online) and Phone
2020-12-03 10:00 - 12:00
The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions will outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance.
Families/Individuals are welcome to attend any session that is convenient for them. Families are only required to attend one session even if there are multiple people in the family to be represented.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED to attend through WebEx (Online).
Preregistration is NOT required to attend by phone.
Please note that participants are muted throughout the session and may not hear anything when first joining the session.
If you have difficulty registering for a session, please contact Jeff Roberts at 585-241-5797 or Jeffrey.E.Roberts@opwdd.ny.gov.
Counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Niagara, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates.
WebEx Event (Online) Registration Link: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e3d4cc8575f035fbf9806a65b672ddc1a
Phone Only: Call 518-549-0500 and enter code 171 097 2181 then press # and # again.

Webinar: Loss, Grief, and Adjustment for Parents of Children with Special Needs
2020-12-03 12:00 - 13:00
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 child with exceptional needs. This training will provide an overview of common emotions experienced by parents and discuss how by sharing and acknowledging these emotions parents can find the inner strength needed to face and embrace their role as a parent of a child with special needs.
Contact Tina Beauparlant at 518-381-4350 with any questions.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8011974509471938818

Understanding the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities - Webinar
2020-12-04 18:00 - 19:45
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Regional Program Manager / Education Specialist, for 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 NYS Special Education Regulations step by step. Parents will learn the role they play on the CSE, learn the chain of command regarding the CSE, learn how to request information regarding your child’s IEP and gain an understanding how to communicate with your child’s teachers & administrators.
After this webinar parents will have more knowledge about the educational laws to advocate for their child/children.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3361002947479121420
If you have question’s contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350

Building a Positive Relationship with Your Child - Part 1 of 2 - Live Webinar
2020-12-05 09:00 - 12:00
This workshop will help parents and caregivers identify:
• Tips and tricks on how to build a positive relationship with your child
• Strategies on how to make expectations more clear for your child
• Bonding activities to help promote positive adult and child behavior both in home and community
• Your child’s behavior and what is happening before and after the behavior
• Tips and strategies to support your child during their daily routines
This event is geared towards families with preschool children in the Buffalo School system.
CTLE Credits are Available for Professionals!
Live Webinar on Zoom. Once you register, you will receive a link to the webinar. This link will work for both events. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
email: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170 www.parentnetworkwny.org
About Your Hosts
Katie Junevic is an Early Childhood Professional Development Specialist with Parent Network of WNY. She has been working in the Special Education field for over 10 years and is the mother to an amazing 9 year old son.
Megan King has been working in education for over 18 years, with an emphasis on Students with Disabilities. She is a Behavior Specialist with the Regional Partnership Center, a statewide grant funded through the NYS Office of Special Education. Megan is also a parent of two young boys.
Saturday
Part 1 – December 5, 2020
Part 2 – December 19, 2020
9 am to 12 pm

Meaningful Communication with Your Child’s School - Webinar
2020-12-07 10:00 - 12:00
For parents and caregivers, this workshop will teach you how to effectively communicate with your child’s school or
other professionals about your child with a disability. The session offers plans and tools to help you to work together
with people who can help your child or student be successful, and it will help you to feel more comfortable.
Your Hosts
Cyndi Clark is a Professional Development Specialist with the School Age Family and Community Engagement Center at Parent Network of WNY and has previously served in both a specialized agency school and a large urban district with 36 years in Special Education.
Tonia Weichmann is a Resource and Referral Specialist with the School Age Family and Community Engagement Center at Parent Network of WNY, with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families on a wide variety of concerns associated with Learning Differences and Transitioning.
You are invited to this Webinar.
Please register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/y3k5w7ne
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Late registrations will be accepted

Transitioning from High School to the Adult World after Graduation - Webinar
2020-12-08 12:00 - 13:30
Parent to Parent of NYS, is pleased to offer this webinar on Transitioning from High School to the Adult World after Graduation.
Please join Tina Beauparlant, Parent to Parent of NYS, Regional Program Manager/ Education Specialist for this wonderful webinar.
This training gives parents, grandparents and guardians, an understanding of high school transition.
Transition from high school to young adulthood is a critical stage for all teenagers; for students with disabilities this stage requires extra planning and goal setting. Factors to consider include post-secondary education, the development of career and vocational skills, as well as the ability to live independently. The first step in planning for a successful transition is developing the student’s transition plan. A transition plan is required for students enrolled in special education who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). We will define and describe transition planning and how it can be utilized to maximize your child’s future.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2331412562648020236
If you have question’s contact: Tina Beauparlant (518) 381-4350
