Parent Network of the Capital Region 

Workshop Offerings for
September, 2014
Starting Off on the Right Foot:
Working with Your Child's Educational Team


September 16, 2014 - 10:30a-12:30p
PNCR Office/Wildwood Programs
1190 Troy Schenectady Rd
Latham, NY 12110
The research is clear, when parents and schools work together, kids are more successful.  This workshop will highlight essential elements of effective communication that are critical for positive home/school relationships.  Join us as we explore simple and practical steps for working with your child's educational team to build effective communication.

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Graduation Options for Students with Disabilities

September 23, 2014 - 10:00a-12:00p
PNCR Office/Wildwood Programs
1190 Troy-Schenectady Rd
Latham, NY 12110

Understanding graduation and diploma options for students with disabilities can be confusing.  Join us as we explore options including the Career Development and Occupational Studies Credential (CDOS) and the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC).  Discover essential but often overlooked skills needed for life after high school and how to use your student's IEP transition plan to achieve them.    


Special Education Record Keeping

September 24, 2014 - 10:00a-12:00p
PNCR Office/Wildwood Programs
1190 Troy-Schenectady Rd
Latham, NY 12110

This interactive workshop is for parents, guardians & advocates of children with special needs. Participants will learn which documents are important to keep and how to organize them into a useful binder for continued use. Bring your child's educational records (evals, quarterly reports, report cards, IEP, etc) and PNCR will provide binders, dividers, etc.    


Parent Member Training of the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE)
NYSED VETTED TRAINING

September 29, 2014 - 9:30a-2:00p
WSWHE BOCES-Gick Road Conference Center
27 Gick Road
Saratoga Springs, NY  12866

This training was developed for use by the Special Education Parent Centers and Regional Special Education Technical Assistance Support Centers (RSE-TASC) to promote quality special education services for all students with disabilities. The modules contained within this training are intended 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 NYS law and regulation. 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

* Techniques and strategies to fulfill the Parent Member role in a meeting    


Starting Off on the Right Foot:
Working with Your Child's Educational Team


September 30, 2014 - 6:30p-8:30p
Saratoga Springs Library
49 Henry Street
Saratoga Springs, NY
The research is clear, when parents and schools work together, kids are more successful.  This workshop will highlight essential elements of effective communication that are critical for positive home/school relationships.  Join us as we explore simple and practical steps for working with your child's educational team to build effective communication.

 To Learn More or Register Click Here
New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) - 
 What You Need to Know

September 30, 2014 - 10:00a-12:00p
PNCR Office/Wildwood Programs
1190 Troy-Schenectady Rd
Latham, NY 12110


This session is designed for parents and family members whose students are eligible for the NYSAA. Participants will learn about NYSAA including eligibility criteria, current diploma/non diploma options, how common core learning standards apply, and transition planning and the IEP process.