The Capital District Early Childhood and School Age Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers are
Pleased to Share the Following Learning Opportunities for Parents, Families, School Districts, and Community Partners in
December and January
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Transition Planning for Life After High School: An Introduction to the Process for Families
(1 Topic/2 Opportunities to Attend)
December 6, 2021 @ 11:00AM-12:30PM or 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: [email protected].
Registration for both sessions closes @ 11:59PM on December 5th.
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: [email protected].
For more information and to register go to
https://conta.cc/2XoCmF8 or click on the button below.
Registration closes @ 11:59PM on December 6th.
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Agency 101: Connecting Individuals with Disabilities to Adult Services
(1 Topic/2 Opportunities to Attend)
December 9, 2021 @ 11:00AM - 12:30PM or 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: [email protected].
Registration for both sessions closes @ 11:59PM on December 7th.
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 for professionals)
December 9 and 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: [email protected].
For more information and to register go to
Registration closes @ 11:59PM on December 6th.
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Understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Families
January 5, 2022 @ 10:00AM-12:00PM
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This presentation provides parents, family members, caregivers, and others in the community an overview of the process for developing an IEP using a collaborative approach. Participants will be guided through a review of the areas of the IEP and the information that can be shared with the Committee on Special Education (CSE) regarding a child's performance and disability related needs. Participants will gain an understanding of the components of an IEP and the role that parents and family members have in the development of their child's IEP. |
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A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training. Questions should be directed to Sheri Gaylord at: [email protected].
For more information and to register go to
Registration closes @ 11:59PM on January 2nd.
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Transitioning from the Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE) to the Committee on Special Education (CSE) for Families
January 6, 2022 @ 9:30AM-11:00AM
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This workshop will help participants understand the transition process, to be an active member of the transition team, to understand the difference between services in CPSE and CSE, and to understand the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Participants will come away from this workshop with a better understanding of what to expect as their preschoolers move on to kindergarten. |
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A Google Meet link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training. Questions should be directed to Sheri Gaylord at: [email protected].
For more information and to register go to
Registration closes @ 11:59PM on January 4th.
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Transitioning from the Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE) to the Committee on Special Education (CSE) for Families
January 19, 2022 @ 4:00PM-5:30PM
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This workshop will help participants understand the transition process, to be an active member of the transition team, to understand the difference between services in CPSE and CSE, and to understand the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Participants will come away from this workshop with a better understanding of what to expect as their preschoolers move on to kindergarten. |
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A Google Meet link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training. Questions should be directed to Sheri Gaylord at: [email protected].
For more information and to register go to
Registration closes @ 11:59PM on January 17th.
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Transition Planning for Life After High School: An Introduction to the Process for Families
January 19, 2022 @ 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 Google Meet link will be emailed to registrants prior to the training. Questions should be directed to Sheri Gaylord at: [email protected].
For more information and to register go to
Registration closes @ 11:59PM on January 16th.
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