Capital District School Age Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center

Understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Parents of School Age Students with Disabilities

*** 2 Date / Time Options ***

Thursday, September 8

@ 6:00PM-8:00PM

Wednesday, September 14

@ 10:00AM-12:00PM

This presentation provides parents, family members, and caregivers an overview of the process for developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) using a collaborative approach. Participants will be guided through a review of the areas of the IEP and the information that parents, family members, and/or caregivers can share with the Committee on Special Education (CSE) regarding their 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 an IEP.

Agency 101: Connecting Individuals with Disabilities to Adult Services

Wednesday, September 14

@ 8:30AM-11:00AM

This overview of primary adult services is meant to increase participants' ability to assist children, students, and families with appropriate, available referral options and processes. In addition, the components which comprise self determination and resources to aid in the promotion of self determination throughout the transition planning process will be covered.

Those responsible for supporting transition planning for students with disabilities, including parents and families, secondary teachers, transition coordinators, CSE Chairpersons, guidance counselors, and other community agencies are encouraged to attend. 

This training is being offered in partnership with the Regional Partnership Center.

To learn more about the New York State Education Department Office of Special Education (OSE) Educational Partnership click here or visit 

https://osepartnership.org/. To view other OSE Educational Partnership training events click here or visit https://osepartnership.org/events.

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