The Capital District Early Childhood and School Age Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers are
Pleased to Share the Following Learning Opportunities for Families, School Districts, and Community Partners
November through December.
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Preschool Special Education Process
(a 2 part series)
November 8 & 15, 2021
@ 1:00PM-3:30PM
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This presentation is designed to help participants gain a foundational understanding of the Preschool Special Education process from referral to evaluation, eligibility, IEP development, special education programs and services, annual review and concluding with the transition to kindergarten.
Through examination of NYSED regulations and policy, each participant will gain an understanding of the role of the CPSE Chairperson, the County, the evaluator and the parents in the preschool process.
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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 to register go to
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Introduction to Behavior Pathways: Understanding the "why" of Challenging Behavior
November 16, 2021
@ 10:00AM - 12:30PM
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Many children with disabilities demonstrate challenging behaviors that may serve a variety of functions including requesting tangible objects, escaping tasks, requesting attention, meeting sensory needs, or some combinations of these. For parents and family members it can be extremely frustrating trying to understand the behavior and why it's happening.
Join us as we guide participants through the components of the Behavior Pathway (Behavior, Antecedent, Consequence, Setting Events, Function/Why) to help them identify and better understand the "why" behind challenging behaviors and promote and increase desired behaviors.
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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 to register go to
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Dinner and a Conversation
November 16, 2021
@ 6:00PM - 7:30PM
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Grab your dinner, have a seat and join the School Age FACE Center for a discussion focused on communication and working with your child's school team.
Parents, guardians, and family members are encouraged to attend and explore any communication challenges experienced so far this school year as well as solutions to those and other common communication issues.
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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 to register go to
https://conta.cc/3vrWqTC or click on the button below.
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Transition for Families
1 Topic/2 Opportunities to Attend
December 6, 2021
@ 11:00AM - 12:30PM
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@ 6:00PM - 7:30PM
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Parents, guardians, family members, and community partners are invited to attend Transition for Families 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.
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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 or to register for the 11:00AM-12:30PM session go to https://conta.cc/3hw0n3V or click on the button below.
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For more information or to register for the 6:00PM-7:30PM session go to https://conta.cc/3EbMwtf or click on the button below.
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Explicit Vocabulary for Families: Building Literacy Skills at Home
December 8, 2021
@ 4:00PM - 5:30PM
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This session is for parents who are interested in learning 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 with children ages 3-8.
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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 to register go to
https://conta.cc/2XoCmF8 or click on the button below.
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Agency 101: Connecting Individuals with Disabilities to Adult Services
December 9, 2021
@ 11:00AM - 12:30PM
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@ 6:00PM - 7:30PM
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Join the School Age FACE Center for a general overview of primary adult services. Participants will learn about the various adult service agencies in NYS and will better understand the services provided by each, as well as their related eligibility, referral, and application process.
Additionally, the components which comprise self-determination and resources to aid in the promotion of self-determination throughout the transition planning process will be covered.
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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 or to register for the 11:00AM-12:30PM session go to https://conta.cc/3pjDWDQ or click on the button below.
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For more information or to register for the 6:00PM-7:30PM session go to https://conta.cc/3lWR6od or click on the button below.
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Creating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Preschool
(a 2 part series)
December 9 & 16, 2021
@ 2:00PM-4:00PM
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This training for preschool providers (teachers, therapists, administrators) will help participants develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum.
Focus will be on the development of the Present Levels of Education Performance (PLEPs), goals, benchmarks and/or objectives and will include information on progress monitoring and reporting progress to families.
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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 to register go to
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Workshops being offered by Wildwood Programs for
Families and Professionals
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
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