The Capital District Early Childhood and School Age Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers are
Pleased to Share the Following Learning Opportunities for Families and Community Partners in March and April.
Greetings!!

It doesn't seem quite possible but the FACE Centers will begin our resource planning process for the 2021-22 school year in the next few weeks. To assist with this process, I am asking for your help. Please take approximately 2-3 minutes and review/respond to the survey below or visit https://conta.cc/3s4akZG. Your participation and feedback is a critical part of our planning process. The information you provide will help guide our future work and help ensure that the training topics and session schedules offered in 2021-22 reflect your input.

This survey is open to parents, guardians, family members, caregivers, community based organizations, school district professionals, and other individuals or groups that provide services/supports to children with disabilities and their families.

Again, your input and insight is invaluable and is GREATLY appreciated!
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Sincerely,


Sheri Gaylord, Director
Professional Development Specialist
School Age FACE Center
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Building Your Child's
Reading Skills
at Home
Wednesday, March 24th @ 4:00PM - 5:30PM

Join us to learn strategies that any family can use to support early reading skills at home. Turn the everyday activities you already do with your young children into extra supports for their reading and vocabulary development. The more they hear it, the more they learn!

This session is intended for family members of children ages 3 through 8.

A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training. Questions should be directed to Sheri Gaylord at: sgaylord@wildwoodprograms.org.

For more information and registration visit:
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EI to CPSE Transition for Families
Friday, March 26th @ 9:30AM - 11:00AM


This workshop will help family members learn to:
  • Identify the important steps in the process; and
  • Understand the changes to expect and critical decision to be made.

The session will take a detailed look at the similarities and differences between Early Intervention Program and the Preschool Special Education Program in New York State. Parents participating in this workshop will be well prepared for the transition and have a better understanding of their role in the process.

A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training. Questions should be directed to Sheri Gaylord at: sgaylord@wildwoodprograms.org.

For more information and registration visit:
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Parent Member of the
CPSE/CSE Training
Tuesday, April 13th @ 10:00AM - 12:30PM

Join us to gain gain a better understanding of the role and the requirements of the Parent Member and the Special Education Process as per Part 200 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. Participants will acquire techniques and strategies to become an effective participant in the CPSE/CSE process. This training is for current and prospective Parent Members and anyone who is interested in gaining a better understanding of the Parent Member role and the CPSE/CSE process.

A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training. Questions should be directed to Sheri Gaylord at: sgaylord@wildwoodprograms.org.

For more information and registration visit:
Understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Families
Wednesday, April 14th @ 4:00PM - 5:30PM

Join us for an overview of the process for developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) using a collaborative approach.  From this training, participants will gain a clear understanding of the components of the IEP, the role you as parents and guardians play in IEP development and the information you can share with the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) or the Committee on Special Education (CSE) regarding your child's performance and disability related needs.

This training is for parents, family members, and caregivers whose children, ages 3 years and older, have special education and related service needs.

A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training. Questions should be directed to Sheri Gaylord at: sgaylord@wildwoodprograms.org.

For more information and registration visit:
Transition Planning for Life After High School: An Introduction to the Process
Wednesday, April 14th @ 6:00PM - 7:30PM

Parents, guardians, family members, and community partners are invited to attend this workshop to learn more about working with their CSE to collaboratively:

  • Assess their child's strengths, interests, and needs;
  • Establish measurable post-secondary goals and annual goals; and
  • Identify appropriate transition services and coordinated activities.

A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training. Questions should be directed to Sheri Gaylord at: sgaylord@wildwoodprograms.org.

For more information and registration visit:
Agency 101:
Navigating Adult Services
Tuesday, April 27th @ 6:00PM - 7:30PM

Join us for a general overview of primary adult services. Participants will learn to recognize the eight components of self-determination and will better understand how to promote self-determination throughout the transition planning process. Participants will learn about the various adult services in NYS and will better understand the services provided by each, as well as their related eligibility, referral, and application processes.

A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training. Questions should be directed to Sheri Gaylord at: sgaylord@wildwoodprograms.org.

For more information and registration visit:
Parent Member of the
CPSE/CSE Training
Wednesday, April 28th @ 6:00PM - 8:30PM

Join us to gain gain a better understanding of the role and the requirements of the Parent Member and the Special Education Process as per Part 200 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. Participants will acquire techniques and strategies to become an effective participant in the CPSE/CSE process. This training is for current and prospective Parent Members and anyone who is interested in gaining a better understanding of the Parent Member role and the CPSE/CSE process.

A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training. Questions should be directed to Sheri Gaylord at: sgaylord@wildwoodprograms.org.

For more information and registration visit:
Workshops being offered by Wildwood Programs for Families and Professionals


To register, please email Lynn LaFave at: fss@wildwoodprograms.org or call 518-640-3370. For specific questions about the workshops, please contact Michelle Singh at: msingh@wildwoodprograms.org or call 518-640-3350.
A Google meet link and call-in number will be emailed upon registration.

Please include the following information when registering:
  • Preferred email
  • Preferred phone number
  • Indicate title of workshop(s)
  • Interest in training (professional and agency affiliation or family member)
  • Age of child
  • FSS eligible (If family member, does your child/loved one live with you and are they OPWDD eligible). This is not required to attend the training but we do need to note this for grant purposes.
  • Number of people attending