When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective - Webinar
2020-11-17 17:00 - 18:15 (America/New_York)
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.

FAMILY & CAREGIVER GROUP for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities
2020-11-17 17:30 - 19:00
PURPOSE: Provide a welcoming environment for parents, family members and other caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support.
WILL BE USING GO-TO MEETING:
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You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (312) 757-3121
Access Code: 805-112-789
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If you have any questions contact us at : (716) 332-4170 or info@parentnetworkwny.org.

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

Wednesday Wellness with the Experts - What to do if your child is being bullied?
2020-11-18 18:30 - 20:00
Wednesday Wellness with the Experts
Free family wellness series. Join Mental Health Advocates of WNY panelists on the following dates, from 6:30PM to 8:00PM via Zoom Meeting:

November 18th: What to do if your child is being bullied? – Presented by Kristi Moscato, Community Engagement Manager at Parent Network of WNY, and Stacie Dziwulski, Family Peer Advocate at Mental Health Advocates of WNY

December 16th: Self-care: Managing my own wellness so that I can help my child manage their wellness (yoga relaxation, mindfulness) – Presented by Melinda C. DuBois, Executive Director of Mental Health Advocates of WNY

Click HERE to register. If you have any questions regarding these sessions, please email sdziwulski@mhawny.org or call 716-886-1242 ext. 337.

FAMILY & CAREGIVER ERIE PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM GROUP
2020-11-18 18:30 - 20:00
PURPOSE: Provide a welcoming environment for parents and other caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support.
Practicing social distancing but still need to talk? Kathy Doody and Jana Mertz are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting https://www.zoom.us/j/97311273663#success Au-Some Parents October and November 2020
Meeting ID: 973 1127 3663
Password: [REDACTED]
Free to attend. All are welcome.

Charla con Nosotros!
2020-11-18 19:00 - 20:00
¡Únase a nosotros para obtener respuestas a sus preguntas e inquietudes!
Responderemos sus preguntas sobre…
Charla con Nosotros! ¡Únase a nosotros para obtener respuestas a sus preguntas e inquietudes!
• Transiciones
• Educación Especial y Discapacidades
• Manejo de tiempo en el Hogar
• Trabajo Escolar
• Comportamiento
• Tecnología
• Recursos en Buffalo
• ¡Y cualquier otro tema que quieras discutir!
Sesiones Semanales de Charla Con Lizarelis Ali!
ACERCA DE LA ANFITRIONA: Lizarelis Ali es especialista en apoyo familiar en Parent Network of WNY. Ella ha estado trabajando con las familias en la ciudad de Buffalo por más de 20 años. Su esperiencia es en apoyar y guiar a las familias en las comunidades que tienen hijos con autismo, ADHD y problemas de aprendizaje.
Unirse a la Zoom reunión https://zoom.us/j/95683049386?pwd=[REDACTED]
Reunión ID: 956 8304 9386
Contraseña: [REDACTED]
Marque por su ubicación
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Chautauqua Family Caregiver Support Group of Children with Special Needs
2020-11-19 18:30 - 19:30
Want to feel less overwhelmed?
Want to feel a sense on belonging?
THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU.
Understanding OPWDD
Join Zoom Meeting: https://www.zoom.us/j/82679660440#success
Meeting ID: 826 7966 0440
Password: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile
+19292056099,, 82679660440#,,1#,028188# US (New York)

BUFFALO PARENT & CAREGIVER CHAT SESSIONS
2020-11-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-11-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-12-03 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at our weekly chat sessions to discuss your questions & concerns. Buffalo Families! We are here to answer your questions and concerns on a wide range of topics including
• Transitions
• Meltdowns
• Time Management
• Technology Needs
• Guidance to Resources in Buffalo
• And Any Other Topics, General Questions or Concerns!
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Kim Hernandez is a Family Support Specialist at Parent Network of WNY. She has been working with the families in the city of Buffalo for over 17 years. Her expertise is supporting families from disadvantaged communities who have children with a variety of disabilities.
Lizarelis Ali is a Family Support Specialist at Parent Network of WNY. She has been working with the families in the city of Buffalo for over 20 years. Her expertise is supporting families from disadvantaged communities who have children with autism, ADHD and learning disabilities.
Join Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91379417144?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 913 7941 7144
Passcode: [REDACTED]
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Early Intervention (EI) to Committee on Preschool Special Education Process (CPSE)
2020-11-21 09:30 - 11:00
What does it mean for your child with a disability to transition from Early Intervention to Preschool Special Education?
LEARN MORE HERE!
In this training families and caregivers will learn about the role of the Early Intervention Program, Committee on Preschool Special Education and their roles in the transition process. Participants will learn about the timelines and vocabulary involved with the process.
ABOUT YOUR HOST
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.
You are invited to this Webinar.
Please register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/y5hzksxg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Late registrations will be accepted.

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

Charla con Nosotros!
2020-12-02 19:00 - 20:00
¡Únase a nosotros para obtener respuestas a sus preguntas e inquietudes!
Responderemos sus preguntas sobre…
Charla con Nosotros! ¡Únase a nosotros para obtener respuestas a sus preguntas e inquietudes!
• Transiciones
• Educación Especial y Discapacidades
• Manejo de tiempo en el Hogar
• Trabajo Escolar
• Comportamiento
• Tecnología
• Recursos en Buffalo
• ¡Y cualquier otro tema que quieras discutir!
Sesiones Semanales de Charla Con Lizarelis Ali!
ACERCA DE LA ANFITRIONA: Lizarelis Ali es especialista en apoyo familiar en Parent Network of WNY. Ella ha estado trabajando con las familias en la ciudad de Buffalo por más de 20 años. Su esperiencia es en apoyar y guiar a las familias en las comunidades que tienen hijos con autismo, ADHD y problemas de aprendizaje.
Unirse a la Zoom reunión
https://zoom.us/j/95683049386?pwd=[REDACTED]
Reunión: ID: 956 8304 9386
Contraseña: [REDACTED]
Marque por su ubicación
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

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

Family & Caregiver Group for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities
2020-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Prevention Works Office, 501 W. 3rd Street (Suites 3&4), Jamestown, NY, 14701, United States
Provides a welcoming environment for parents, family members and other caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support.

RSVP TO ATTEND
www.parentnetworkwny.org or (716) 332-4170 or info@parentnetworkwny.org

If you are interested in attending but have transportation or other barriers that would limit your participation, please let us know.

Child Care is available. In order to provide for your child’s individual needs reservations for childcare are required by the Monday prior to the meeting. Registration forms are required for all new children and are available at www.parentnetworkwny.org or call (716) 332-4175.

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

Family & Caregiver - Niagara Autism Group
2020-12-07 19:00 - 20:30
Purpose: Provide a welcoming environment for parents and other caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders to meet, share experiences, ask questions and receive support.
Practicing Social Distancing but still need to talk?
We will be meeting via Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99541728957?pwd= [REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 995 4172 8957
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Dial by your location:
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

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

Diploma & Graduation Options
2020-12-08 16:30 - 18:00
What does it mean to get a Regent’s diploma? A local diploma? A CDOS or Skills Credential?
What can you do? What can you not do? How much effort does it take? Can your child do the work?
This session explores the options and outlines the updates to NYS regulations.
ABOUT 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/y4wec5hk
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Late registrations will be accepted.

Webinar: Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs
2020-12-08 18:00 - 19:00
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 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 questions

When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist
2020-12-09 11:30 - 12:45
Please join Sharon Marrella, Regional Coordinator as she presents a webinar on When You Are Considering a Developmental Evaluation for Your Child: A Parent’s Perspective to Assist Your Visit.
This presentation 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.
If you have questions, contact Tina Beauparlant at (518) 381-4350.
Location: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8333860940989209614
