The Committee on Special
Education(CSE) process can be complex and difficult to navigate for
many families.Meetings can often be the source of great apprehension
and confusion for parents. Added to the daily stress associated with
raising a child with a disability ‐ it can all feel overwhelming. It is
critical that parents understand the CSE process so they can engage
meaningfully as collaborative members of their children’s
decision-making team. They need to learn what information is
considered, who the participants are, and the impact of their child’s
specific disability on decisions made about educational placement. The
Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center (SEPC) is a free resource
providing education and information and facilitating effective
communication between families and school districts so that the process
can be less stressful leading to positive outcomes for students with
disabilities.
Services
we provide:
The Hudson Valley Special Education Parent Center
is a free educational
and information resource. We provide online and in‐person education,
training, workshops, and individual consultation regarding all aspects
of the Committee on Special Education (CSE) process including:
- Preparing parents to
meaningfully participate in the CSE/CPSE process
- Disability specific information
- Information about
Federal and State laws and regulations
- Assistance in
developing effective transition plans
- Developing effective
communication strategies to increase parents’ active and positive
participation as a CSE team member
-
Information about due process rights and non‐adversarial problem
solving strategies.
We
Provide Services to:
Our
services are available to parents, families, PTAs, SEPTAs community
organizations, and school districts. Any individual or organization
interested in learning more about the education of students with
disabilities is encouraged to contact the Center for more information. |
