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Columbia-Greene Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. is located in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, CGTRC offers horseback riding instruction to individuals with special needs. We offer private or group instruction and offer specials for "day trips" / "field trips".  Participants can enjoy riding in our outdoor arena, take part in a trail ride and enjoy the animals in our small petting zoo. There is also a great picnic area with a barbecue and fire pit on premises.   For more information go to: www.cgtrc-inc.com, call 518-669-4139 or email wtrc.inc@verizon.net.

Wildwood Programs Family and Community Services Announces Free Parent Workshops for more information visit http://www.wildwood.edu/index.html

It Takes Two to Talk
       
A family focused program for parents of children with communication delays. Parents learn strategies to assist in language growth that they can use in everyday activities. For more information, call Diana Kakaty @ 441-3100.

Spirit of Independence Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.
       
The Center is certified by Sunmount DDSO as a medicaid provider agency. Services are provided to individuals from preschool to adult with emotional, mental, physical, mental retardation and developmental disabilities. The Center offers grooming, on ground work and driving. They do not offer riding, but the same methods applied in riding, seat, hand eye coordination, balance, physical exercise, are applied in driving sessions, resulting in positive outcomes and goals. Horses used in the program are Lippitt Morgans, Government Bred Morgans, Norwegian Fjords and a Belgian. Driving horses are a Lippitt Morgan and a Norwegian Fjord. This programs runs from April 1 to November 30. Time slots must be reserved. For additional information, call 518-597-3516 or email porterspirit@cptelco.net.

Autism Training Initiative
       
A new training series for educators. Autism Training Initiative provides teachers and other school team members with intense training in the education of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. For more information, contact CARD at 518-442-5132.

Common Sense Parenting Trainings
       
Common sense parenting trainings through Families United Network at Parson Child and Family Center, 102 Hackett Blvd. For more information on ongoing workshops, support meetings, and trainings, contact Joan Valery at 426-2619 or email Joan at valeryj@parsonscenter.org.

Advocate! The Capital District DDSO Family Support Services Consumer Council Needs You!
       
Parents of children with a developmental disability are needed to participate on the Family Support Consumer Council to develop and monitor family support services for the Capital district Developmental Disabilities Services Office's 9-county district.   Meetings take place on the second Monday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. Dinner is provided.
        The Family Support Consumer Council works in partnership with the Capital District DDSO to develop and monitor policies, services and supports to enhance a family's ability to provide in-home care to their family member with a developmental disability. Services range from counseling and training, respite, recreation, to family reimbursement for the purchases of goods and services. For further information, please call Melissa Simmons at 370-8071 or email Melissa.Simmons@omr.state.ny.us

CAPITAL DISTRICT AREA EVENTS

The Dad’s Place at Parent to Parent of NYS
Parent to Parent of NYS
OD- Heck
500 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12304

♦ Network with outstanding fathers who have “been there”
♦ Share stories of success
♦ Share concerns or frustrations
♦ Engage in valuable conversations
♦ Open to dads, uncles, male siblings, grandfathers, step fathers
♦ Join us for coffee, soda, snacks

General discussions led by Jim Swart, Parent to Parent of NYS.  Meetings are scheduled for 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on:

September 20, 2010

For more information or to register please contact Jim Swart at jmswart1@verizon.net or 518-381-4350.

Special Education Recordkeeping Organizer CPSE/CSE
August 25, 2010
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Building 10 – Upstairs Conference Room B
Parent to Parent of NYS
500 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12034
(518) 381-4370

This training is designed for parents of children who are dealing with the Committee on Preschool Special Education / Committee on Special Education and children who have 504 plans who have special education needs.  This is an interactive workshop where parents of children who receive special education services take all of the educational records, and organize them into a record keeping book. This workshop will assist parents in becoming more organized in the planning of their child’s education, and the CSE process.   Please bring all of your child/children’s educational records for the past two years such as IEP’s, evaluations, behavior plan, report card and anything else that you feel should be part of this book.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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A Parents Guide to Special Education
September 9, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Building 3 Conference Center, Room 5
OD- Heck
500 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12304

This training is designed for parents who are just entering the special education system to educate themselves on how to advocate for their child/children. This workshop will provide parents with an overview of the special education process. 

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A Parents Guide to Special Education
September 14, 2010
6:00 -8:00
Building 10 – Upstairs Conference Room B
Parent to Parent of NYS
OD- Heck
500 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12304

This training is designed for parents who are just entering the special education system to educate themselves on how to advocate for their child/children. This workshop will provide parents with an overview of the special education process. 

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Come Ask the Advocate
September 22, 2010
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Building 3 - Conference Center room 5
OD- Heck
500 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12304

If you have questions about your child’s education attend this question & answer forum. Do you understand your rights? Do you have question and do not know who to ask? Do you know how to request information about your child? Do you understand the role of the parent at a CSE meeting? Do you have questions about how to communicate with your child’s teachers & administrators?

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Come Ask the Advocate
September 29, 2010
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Building 10 – Upstairs Conference Room B
Parent to Parent of NYS
OD- Heck
500 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12304

If you have questions about your child’s education attend this question & answer forum. Do you understand your rights? Do you have question and do not know who to ask? Do you know how to request information about your child? Do you understand the role of the parent at a CSE meeting? Do you have questions about how to communicate with your child’s teachers & administrators?

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Empowerment Through Information: Living With Spina Bifida
Saturday, October 2, 2010
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Albany, NY

A one day conference for people with Spina Bifida, families and professionals. Keynote is Preparation for Adult Participation:  A Logic Model for Transition by Ms. Ronna Linroth. To learn more about the conference contact the Spina Bifida Association at 518-399-9151  or email:  sbaneny@aol.com Or follow this link  http://www.sbaalbany.org/newsletters/ConferenceFlyer.pdf

Understanding the Special Education System using the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Part 200-201
October 13, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Building 3 - Conference Center room 5
500 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12034
(518) 381-4370

This training is designed for participants to learn about legal requirements set forth in the Parts 200-201 Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. Participants will learn how to use these regulations to become equal partners in their child’s education. Parents will also learn effective communication skills on how to work with the CSE and other people in their child/children’s educational program.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

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Understanding the Special Education System using the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Part 200-201
October 28, 2010
5:30- 8:30 p.m.
Building 10 – Upstairs Conference Room B
Parent to Parent of NYS
500 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12034
(518) 381-4370

This training is designed for participants to learn about legal requirements set forth in the Parts 200-201 Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. Participants will learn how to use these regulations to become equal partners in their child’s education. Parents will also learn effective communication skills on how to work with the CSE and other people in their child/children’s educational program.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Download Registration Form PDF

Download Directions to Parent to Parent Office PDF

“What is Section 504?”
November 12, 2010
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Building 3 - Conference Center room 5
OD- Heck

500 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12034
(518) 381-4370

This training will teach parents the difference between Section 504 and IDEA.
Section 504 is a Civil Rights legislation which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. Children who qualify under this law receive services and/ or accommodations in the public school system without being classified under IDEA/IDEIA and their school district’s Committee on Special Education. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Download Registration Form PDF

Download Directions to OD Heck Conference Center PDF

“What is Section 504?”
November 18, 2010
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Building 10 – Upstairs Conference Room B
OD- Heck
500 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12034
(518) 381-4370

This training will teach parents the difference between Section 504 and IDEA.
Section 504 is a Civil Rights legislation which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. Children who qualify under this law receive services and/ or accommodations in the public school system without being classified under IDEA/IDEIA and their school district’s Committee on Special Education. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Download Registration Form PDF

Download Directions to Parent to Parent Office PDF

 

“What is Advocacy?”
December 8, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Building 3 - Conference Center room 5
OD- Heck
500 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12034
(518) 381-4370

This workshop is designed for parents to educate themselves on how to advocate for their child/ children. Advocacy is an essential process, which allows families to obtain services and interact effectively with often-complicated systems of care, have their voices heard, be active partners in all decision making, and be empowered when designing, selecting, and using services. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Download Registration Form PDF

Download Directions to OD Heck Conference Center PDF

 

Special Education Recordkeeping Organizer CPSE/CSE
December 9, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Building 3 - Conference Center room 5
OD- Heck
500 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12034
(518) 381-4370

This training is designed for parents of children who are dealing with the Committee on Preschool Special Education / Committee on Special Education and children who have 504 plans who have special education needs.  This is an interactive workshop where parents of children who receive special education services take all of the educational records, and organize them into a record keeping book. This workshop will assist parents in becoming more organized in the planning of their child’s education, and the CSE process.   Please bring all of your child/children’s educational records for the past two years such as IEP’s, evaluations, behavior plan, report card and anything else that you feel should be part of this book.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Download Registration Form PDF

Download Directions to OD Heck Conference Center PDF

 

“What is Advocacy?”
December 14, 2010
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Building 10 – Upstairs Conference Room B
Parent to Parent of NYS
500 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12034
(518) 381-4370

This workshop is designed for parents to educate themselves on how to advocate for their child/ children. Advocacy is an essential process, which allows families to obtain services and interact effectively with often-complicated systems of care, have their voices heard, be active partners in all decision making, and be empowered when designing, selecting, and using services. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Download Registration Form PDF

Download Directions to Parent to Parent Office PDF

 

Special Education Recordkeeping Organizer CPSE/CSE
December 16, 2010
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Building 10 – Upstairs Conference Room B
Parent to Parent of NYS
500 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12034
(518) 381-4370

This training is designed for parents of children who are dealing with the Committee on Preschool Special Education / Committee on Special Education and children who have 504 plans who have special education needs.  This is an interactive workshop where parents of children who receive special education services take all of the educational records, and organize them into a record keeping book. This workshop will assist parents in becoming more organized in the planning of their child’s education, and the CSE process.   Please bring all of your child/children’s educational records for the past two years such as IEP’s, evaluations, behavior plan, report card and anything else that you feel should be part of this book.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Download Registration Form PDF

Download Directions to Parent to Parent Office PDF


 


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