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SUMMARY:Transition from Preschool to School Age Special Education - Via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Is your child going from preschool to school age special education? \nDuring this training\, guardians and family members will learn about the timeline\, vocabulary and process for the transition from Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) to School Age Committee on Special Education (CSE). \nCTLE Credits Available. \nREGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT.\nemail: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170 | www.parentnetworkwny.org/events
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/transition-from-preschool-to-school-age-special-education-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T180000
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SUMMARY:Williamsville Virtual Agency Fair
DESCRIPTION:Come join us as local agency providers share their programs and what a day could look like for participants.  Learn how programs like DayHab without walls\, Supported Employment\, Pre-Vocational\, Respite\, and Recreational Programs are being provided as we are under COVID restrictions. \nParticipating Agencies:\nArc Erie County\nAspire\nCantalician Center\nCenter for Self Advocacy\nCommunity Services for Every 1\nOLV Human Services\nPeople Inc\nSummit \nREGISTER TODAY! FREE EVENT\nemail: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170 | www.parentnetworkwny.org/events \nREGISTER NOW:  https://parentnetworkwny.secure.force.com/pmtx/evt__QuickEvent?id=a4l3a000000Y1Ry
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/williamsville-virtual-agency-fair-2/
CATEGORIES:Other Events in WNY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210105T180000
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SUMMARY:Parent Member Training A Free Two -Part Course
DESCRIPTION:Parent Member Training A Free Two -Part Course\nVirtual Live Session – Tuesday\, January 5\, 2021 from 6 pm – 8 pm \nParent Members support families who request their attendance at Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings in the following ways:\n• Understanding the CSE processes including evaluation\, eligibility and placement Parent Members help to ensure that the student’s family member(s):\n• Understand and are comfortable with the CSE team’s recommendations\n• Have had their questions and concerns addressed \nINSTRUCTIONS\nPART 1 – RECORDED\nStep 1: Click on this link to register.\nStep 2: You will receive an email with instructions on how to watch the videos and complete the online activities at your own pace.\nPART 2 – VIRTUAL LIVE\nStep 3: Attend this live virtual session\, participate\, and receive your Parent Member Certificate! \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nemail: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170\nonline: www.parentnetworkwny.org/events
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/parent-member-training-a-free-two-part-course/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201219T120000
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SUMMARY:Building a Positive Relationship with Your Child - Part 2 of 2 - Live Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help parents and caregivers identify:\n• Tips and tricks on how to build a positive relationship with your child\n• Strategies on how to make expectations more clear for your child\n• Bonding activities to help promote positive adult and child behavior both in home and community\n• Your child’s behavior and what is happening before and after the behavior\n• Tips and strategies to support your child during their daily routines \nThis event is geared towards families with preschool children in the Buffalo School system. \nCTLE Credits are Available for Professionals! \nLive 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!\nemail: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170  www.parentnetworkwny.org \nAbout Your Hosts\nKatie 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.\nMegan 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. \nSaturday\nPart 2 – December 19\, 2020\n9 am to 12 pm
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/building-a-positive-relationship-with-your-child-part-2-of-2-live-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T193000
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SUMMARY:Transitions for Families - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The goals of this training are to ensure that guardians\, family members and students can work with their CSE to collaboratively:\n1. Assess their child’s strengths\, interests\, and needs;\n2. Establish measurable postsecondary goals and annual goals; and\n3. Identify appropriate transition services and coordinated activities. \nCTLE Credits Available for Professionals! \nABOUT YOUR HOSTS \nTonia Weichmann 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. \nJulia 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. \nYou are invited to this Webinar.\nPlease register in advance: https://tinyurl.com/y3bt9cjl\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nLate registrations will be accepted.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/transitions-for-families-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T180000
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SUMMARY:Diploma & Graduation Options
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to get a Regent’s diploma?  A local diploma?  A CDOS or Skills Credential?\nWhat can you do?  What can you not do?  How much effort does it take?  Can your child do the work?\nThis session explores the options and outlines the updates to NYS regulations. \nABOUT YOUR HOSTS \nCyndi 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. \nTonia 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. \nYou are invited to this Webinar.\nPlease register in advance:  https://tinyurl.com/y4wec5hk\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nLate registrations will be accepted.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/diploma-graduation-options/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201207T100000
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SUMMARY:Meaningful Communication with Your Child’s School - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:For parents and caregivers\, this workshop will teach you how to effectively communicate with your child’s school or\nother professionals about your child with a disability. The session offers plans and tools to help you to work together\nwith people who can help your child or student be successful\, and it will help you to feel more comfortable. \nYour Hosts \nCyndi 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. \nTonia 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. \nYou are invited to this Webinar.\nPlease register in advance:   https://tinyurl.com/y3k5w7ne\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nLate registrations will be accepted \n 
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/meaningful-communication-with-your-childs-school-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T120000
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SUMMARY:Building a Positive Relationship with Your Child - Part 1 of 2 - Live Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will help parents and caregivers identify:\n• Tips and tricks on how to build a positive relationship with your child\n• Strategies on how to make expectations more clear for your child\n• Bonding activities to help promote positive adult and child behavior both in home and community\n• Your child’s behavior and what is happening before and after the behavior\n• Tips and strategies to support your child during their daily routines \nThis event is geared towards families with preschool children in the Buffalo School system. \nCTLE Credits are Available for Professionals! \nLive 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!\nemail: info@parentnetworkwny.org | call: 716.332.4170  www.parentnetworkwny.org \nAbout Your Hosts\nKatie 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.\nMegan 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. \nSaturday\nPart 1 – December 5\, 2020\nPart 2 – December 19\, 2020\n9 am to 12 pm
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/building-a-positive-relationship-with-your-child-part-1-of-2-live-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T110000
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SUMMARY:Early Intervention (EI) to Committee on Preschool Special Education Process (CPSE)
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean for your child with a disability to transition from Early Intervention to Preschool Special Education?\nLEARN MORE HERE! \nIn 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. \nABOUT YOUR HOST \nKatie 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. \nYou are invited to this Webinar.\nPlease register in advance:  https://tinyurl.com/y5hzksxg\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nLate registrations will be accepted.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/early-intervention-ei-to-committee-on-preschool-special-education-process-cpse/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T210000
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SUMMARY:Transition Process from Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) to School Age Special Education
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this training is to ensure that guardians and family members understand the timeline\, vocabulary and\nprocess for the transition from Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE) to School Age Committee on Special Education (CSE). \nABOUT YOUR HOSTS \nKatie 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. \nTheresa Veprek is a School-Age Resource and Referral Specialist with Parent Network of WNY. She has 17+ years of experience as an educator in both general and special education settings and is the proud parent of 2 teenagers. \nYou are invited to this Webinar.\nPlease register in advance:  https://tinyurl.com/y5tflzyf\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nLate registrations will be accepted.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/transition-process-from-committee-on-preschool-special-education-cpse-to-school-age-special-education-2/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T150000
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UID:4588-1605274200-1605279600@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Transition Process from Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) to School Age Special Education
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this training is to ensure that guardians and family members understand the timeline\, vocabulary and\nprocess for the transition from Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE) to School Age Committee on Special Education (CSE). \nABOUT YOUR HOSTS \nKatie 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. \nTheresa Veprek is a School-Age Resource and Referral Specialist with Parent Network of WNY. She has 17+ years of experience as an educator in both general and special education settings and is the proud parent of 2 teenagers. \nYou are invited to this Webinar.\nPlease register in advance:  https://tinyurl.com/y564olhr\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nLate registrations will be accepted.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/transition-process-from-committee-on-preschool-special-education-cpse-to-school-age-special-education/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T110537
CREATED:20201016T232925Z
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SUMMARY:Early Intervention to Committee on Preschool Special Education for Professionals
DESCRIPTION:In this training professionals will learn about the role of the Early Intervention Program\, Committee on Preschool Special Education Committee and their roles in the transition process.\nParticipants will learn about the timelines and vocabulary involved with the process.\nLastly\, professionals will learn about their roles in the transition from Early Intervention to Preschool Special Education Process. \nABOUT YOUR HOST \nKatie 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. \nPlease register in advance:  https://tinyurl.com/yyxj9vgs \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nLate registrations will be accepted.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/early-intervention-to-committee-on-preschool-special-education-for-professionals/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T110537
CREATED:20201016T231342Z
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SUMMARY:Basics of Vocabulary Instruction for Families
DESCRIPTION:The goals of this training are to understand how your child is taught vocabulary to help you support them at home with remote learning or simply with assignments.  This session will provide families with the basics of how vocabulary is efficiently learned! \nABOUT YOUR HOSTS \nCyndi 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. \nTonia 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. \nYou are invited to this Webinar.\nPlease register in advance:  https://tinyurl.com/yy3yvdvo\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\nLate registrations will be accepted.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/basics-of-vocabulary-instruction-for-families/
CATEGORIES:Programs & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T110537
CREATED:20201005T222103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T222707Z
UID:4561-1603971000-1603976400@autismwny.org
SUMMARY:Transitions for Families - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The goals of this training are to ensure that guardians\, family members and students can work with their CSE to collaboratively:\n1. Assess their child’s strengths\, interests\, and needs;\n2. Establish measurable postsecondary goals and annual goals; and\n3. Identify appropriate transition services and coordinated activities. \nAbout Your Hosts \nCyndi 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. \nJulia 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. \nPareNewPlease register in advance:  https://tinyurl.com/yyfcw9v4\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Late registrations will be accepted.
URL:https://autismwny.org/event/transitions-for-families-webinar/
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