Preschool Session of Phase II Medicaid Relevant Employee Compliance TrainingWednesday, September 28, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Westchester Institute for Human Development, 20 Plaza West, Cedarwood Hall Auditorium, Valhalla, NY
The Early Childhood Direction Center, a Community Support Network program at the Westchester Institute for Human Development, in collaboration with the Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center, is pleased to offer a pre-school only session of the Phase II Medicaid Relevant Employee Compliance Training.
For more information, contact: Susan Alexander at (845) 255-1450 ext. 1352 or salexand@mhric.org or Alexis Campione at (845) 255-1450 ext. 1372 or acampion@mhric.org
Assistive Technology Expo and Colleges with a Difference Fair Wednesday, October 5, 2011 2:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pleasantville High School, Pleasantville, NY
Information, workshops, and resource fair including assistive technology vendors and programs for post secondary education.
Capacity Building Institute - Think College Thursday, October 6, 2011 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Westchester Institute for Human Development, Cedarwood Hall - Auditorium, Valhalla, NY
Join us to discuss and learn morea about strategies to support regional development and implementation of inclusive post-secondary education options for students with intellectual disabilities.
Target Audience: College administrators, schools and adult agency staff, parents, and young adults
Cost: Free Click here to register
For more information, contact Naomi Brickel at (914) 493-3965 or nbrickel@wihd.org
Support Parent Training for Parent to Parent of NYS Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Westchester Institute for Human Development, Cedarwood Hall - 1st Floor Boardroom, Valhalla, NY
Parent to Parent of NYS is looking for support parents.� A Support Parent is a parent or primary caregiver of an individual with special needs who wants to help other families in situations similar to those they have faced by sharing their experiences.� Attend this training to become part of our Support Parent network.
Target Audience: Parents
Registration is required.� Contact Kathleen Reynolds at (800) 305-8816 or via email at parenttoparent@wihd.org
Parent to Parent of NYS Hudson Valley Region
Understanding Your Child's IEP Thursday, October 13, 2011 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Brewster High School Library, 50 Foggintown Road, Brewster, NY
This informational session will provide parents with details about the new IEP form which is being used by all local and state agencies starting with IEPs developed for the 2011-2012 school year and thereafter.� Come learn what you should know about your child's IEP, how it is compiled, and your role as parents in the process
Target Audience: Parents
Cost: Free
For more information call (845) 416-7790 or email dlrn@comcast.net
Brewster SEPTA
Meet OPWDD Commissioner Burke GROW Meeting and Celebration Sunday, October 16, 2011 10:30 a.m.
Westchester Institute for Human Development, Cedarwood Hall Auditorium, Valhalla, NY
GROW General Meeting.� Grow celebrates its 30th anniversary and has OPWDD Commissioner Courtney Burke as its special guest speaker.
Target Audience: Open to all families and individuals served by OPWDD
Cost: Free
For information call 914-493-1318
Transition to College Wednesday, October 12, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Mental Health Association of Orange County, 73 County Highway 108, Middletown, NY
This presentation is designed to assist parents in understanding the differences that can be expected as students move from high school to a college setting.� Topics to help better prepare families for their child's transition include: laws governing services, disability documentation requirements, academic accommodations, the changing role as a parent, self advocacy skills, and more.
Target Audience: Parent
Cost: Free
Register: Contact Mary Dumas at (845) 342-2400 ext. 246 or mdumas@mhaorangeny.com
Mental Health Association of Orange County
CPSE/CSE Parent Member Training Wednesday, October 19, 2011 9:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Westchester Institute for Human Development, Cedarwood Hall - 1st Floor Boardroom, Valhalla, NY
Directions: www.hvsepc.org/Directions.html
This workshop is designed to provide CPSE and CSE Parent Members with a best practices approach to the CPSE/CSE process and their role as a Parent Member that is consistent with State law and regulations.� The goals of this training are for Parent Members to have a greater understanding of the role and requirements of a Parent Member and the special education process; and develop techniques and strategies to support the parent and fulfill the Parent Member role in a meeting.
Evaluating Bilingual/Bicultural Young Children Wednesday, October 26, 2011 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
New York Medical College, School of Health Sciences and Practice, Center for Interactive Learning, 30 Plaza West, Valhalla, NY
This presentation will use actual cases to provide hands-on; interactive approaches with a particular focus on children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.� Participants will leave with strategies and tools to use in their next evaluation. (.6 ASHA CEUs Intermediate level; Professional area available at an additional fee)
Lower Hudson Early Childhood Direction Center at WIHD
For more information contact: Nan Seefeldt at (914) 493-2902 or nseefeldt@wihd.org
CPSE/CSE Parent Member Training Wednesday, November 2, 2011 9:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Rockland BOCES, 65 Parrott Road, West Nyack, NY
Directions: http://rocklandboces.org/directions.cfm
This workshop is designed to provide CPSE and CSE Parent Members with a best practices approach to the CPSE/CSE process and their role as a Parent Member that is consistent with State law and regulations.� The goals of this training are for Parent Members to have a greater understanding of the role and requirements of a Parent Member and the special education process; and develop techniques and strategies to support the parent and fulfill the Parent Member role in a meeting.
Self-Directed Options and Person Centered Planning-Learn How Consolidated Supports and Services (CSS) May Be Right for You
Thursday, November 10, 2011 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Westchester Institute for Human Development, 20 Plaza West, Cedarwood Hall Auditorium, Valhalla, NY
Presenters: Community Support Network
Description: Questions that will be addressed: Why would someone chose self-directed services? Why/how is this different from more traditional services? What happens to current services? Can I keep my MSC? What is a Broker and do I need one? Who else will help me? What is an FMS? What are the steps I should take next if I am interested?
Target Audience: Individuals who are transitioning out of school this year or in the next few years and individuals (and their advocates) who are interested in self-directed services, creating their own plan for daily and life activities.
Cost: Free
To Register: RSVP by November 3rd to Nicki Turano at nturano@wihd.org or Call 914-493-3953
Overview of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Tuesday, November 29, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Westchester Institute for Human Development, 20 Plaza West, Cedarwood Hall Auditorium, Valhalla, NY
In this workshop participants will learn the effects of prenatal alcohol consumption on fetal development, intervention strategies to address primary/secondary disabilities caused by FASD, and obtain resources available to help professionals working with families with children affected by FASD.
Target Audience: Early Intervention Professionals, CPSE Providers/Chairpeople, Child Welfare Workers, Family Court Judges, Law Guardians, CASA, and Foster/Adoptive Parents
Register: Online at http://community.wihd.org/FASDseminar
CPSE/CSE Parent Member Training Tuesday, December 6, 2011 (Snow Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011)
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Stissing Mtn. High School Library Conference Room
2829 Church St.
Pine Plains NY 12567
This workshop is designed to provide CPSE and CSE Parent Members with a best practices approach to the CPSE/CSE process and their role as a Parent Member that is consistent with State law and regulations. The goals of this training are for Parent Members to have a greater understanding of the role and requirements of a Parent Member and the special education process; and develop techniques and strategies to support the parent and fulfill the Parent Member role in a meeting.
Target Audience: Parents of students with special needs
Register: Please call Maryann Stoorvogel, Director of Special Education 518-398-7181 x 310 Space is limited.
CPSE/CSE Parent Member Training
Thursday, December 8, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Computer Room 29, Benjamin Cosor Elementary School
15 Old Falls Rd
Fallsburg, NY 12733
This workshop is designed to provide CPSE and CSE Parent Members with a best practices approach to the CPSE/CSE process and their role as a Parent Member that is consistent with State law and regulations. The goals of this training are for Parent Members to have a greater understanding of the role and requirements of a Parent Member and the special education process; and develop techniques and strategies to support the parent and fulfill the Parent Member role in a meeting.
Think College Webinar! Wednesday, January 25, 2012
This webinar will focus on the recently published standards to create, expand, or enhance postsecondary education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities. Topics to be covered are:
1) the national picture for postsecondary education
2) quality indicators and examples
3) inclusive postsecondary education models
4) strategies to create, expand, and enhance postsecondary education options for students with intellectual disabilities.
