June 8, 2021
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CP State HR Conference is back
Early registration deadline Thursday, June 10!

CP State is proud to announce the return of the 4th Annual Human Resources Professionals Conference for the Disability Provider Community on September 14-15, 2021 at our traditional location, the Embassy Suites!
This two-day conference will feature HR subject matter experts who will discuss trending topics ranging from cultural diversity to recruiting in the current employment market. Rich Landau, a principal with Jackson Lewis, will join us once again as the Opening Session Speaker. A dynamic presenter, Rich has a wealth of practical knowledge about current labor and employment law practice. These information-packed sessions will also provide informal time to catch up with peers.
Register now and take advantage of the Early Registration Fee option!
Early Registration deadline is June 10.
Final Registration deadline is September 6.
CP Annual Conference is back in person!
We’re back, baby!
Join us in-person on October 25-27 for this year’s Annual Conference at the Saratoga Hilton Hotel in Saratoga Springs!
We’re offering workshops, educational sessions, and meetings on issues important to people with disabilities, their families and the people and organizations that provide supports and services. There will also be a chance to honor, recognize and thank staff, individuals, and organizations for their contributions to the field of developmental disabilities.
Of course, health and safety protocols will be in place at the venue (click here for more information) and some virtual sessions will also be offered that week.
Stay tuned for more information!
In the meantime, if you have any questions please contact Cheryl Bradway at cbradway@cpstate.org.
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Students with Disabilities deserve equitable funding!

In a year that saw more than $14 billion dollars in federal funding, an 11.3% overall increase and a 7.6% foundation aid increase to New York State public school districts, students with disabilities served by 4410 and 853 schools received only...

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WKBW Buffalo: Special education schools demand equal funding
The New York State budget will provide a 7% rate increase in Foundation Aid for public schools, however, it calls for only a 4% increase for schools that provide special education for children with development disabilities. Special education school leaders, teachers and families rallied at Aspire of WNY calling for fair and equal funding for children with special needs.
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