Webinars

Please join Trish Washburn, Education Specialist, Parent to Parent of NYS, as she presents a webinar on What are Effective Advocacy Skills. Not everyone starts out by being a good advocate. Many parents, guardians and grandparents have faced challenges in … Continued

Most people are against bullying, so why do we have bullying?  The answer is that when bullying happens individuals often do not recognize it or know what to do about it. The Girls Guide to End Bullying and The Boys Guide to … Continued

Understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process for Parents of Preschool Students Learn about the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) process, your role in the process, and identify the different components of the Individualized Education Program (IEP).  Discuss how … Continued

WHAT IS SPECIALLY DESIGNED INSTRUCTION (SDI)? • Learn how teachers use SDI to meet the needs of your child with disabilities in the classroom • Examine what SDI looks like in the IEP • Understand your value as an engaged … Continued

Special Education is Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)  • Learn how teachers use SDI to meet the needs of your child with disabilities in the classroom. • Examine what SDI looks like in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). • Understand your … 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

"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 Lin Perry, Project Director, Family to Family Healthcare Information Center, as she presents a webinar on Benefits and Entitlements for People with Disabilities. Join Lin Perry as she unravels the web of public benefits and Medicaid waivers available … Continued

Please join Maryalice Fegeley, 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 … Continued

Graduation Options for Students with Disabilities Gain understanding of the NYS graduation requirements Key areas being discussed: Credit requirements Multiple pathways to graduation Safety nets for students with disabilities Appeal process Exiting credentials available to students CTLE Credits Available FOR … Continued