Webinars

Please join Barb Hoffman, Parent to Parent of NYS, Regional Coordinator, as she presents on A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD. The purpose of this training is to introduce families to the language of … Continued

Learn about the Special Education Process and the Individualized Education Program! Gain understanding about procedures, NYS regulations, and strategies to promote a parent’s understanding and participation in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting. This course is required to receive a Parent Member Certificate to support … Continued

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. Does your child have an IEP (Individualized Education Program)? We’ll walk through … 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

Families will learn about: 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 … 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

This presentation will discuss the importance of self-advocacy from an individual on the spectrum. Trevor is a 7th grade civics teacher/Team Leader at St. Lucie Public Schools and a Doctoral Candidate at Lynn University. He is on the Autism Spectrum … Continued

You will learn about working together with your school district during the transition from the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) to Committee on Special Education (CSE). We will cover topics such as the transition process, timeline and commonly used terms. *Certificate of completion … 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