Events

What are Effective Advocacy Skills – Webinar

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

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Bullying and ASD: Addressing Victimization – Webinar

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

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Understanding the IEP Process for Parents of Preschoolers via Zoom

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

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What Makes Education Special? via Zoom

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

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OPWDD Front Door Information Session via WebEx

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

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WNY CCDA’s Virtual College Night 2021

​WNY CCDA is proud to present this year's Virtual College Night on October 21st, 2021, from 6pm - 8pm. 6:00 - 6:45p: Presentation - Difference between college and high school 6:50 - 7:10p: Student panel - Students registered to receive services, from different colleges, … Continued

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Chautauqua County Family & Caregiver Support Group (Available in-person and virtually via Zoom.)

The Resource Center 880 E. Second St., Jamestown, NY

Free support group for parents, family members, and caregivers of children with special needs. Receive support, connect with others, and express yourself. Attend in-person at 880 E. Second Street, Jamestown, NY  14701 or virtually via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82679660440?pwd=VlJsWE9OVjI0ODIwK1E0c2dCNDBMdz09 … Continued

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