Please see below for upcoming events and information for families and individuals regarding special education.
This is a series of learning opportunities geared towards families and caregivers to assist in navigating special education, supporting your child's needs, and available community supports. To register for an event, please click this link.
Update!
Thursday, February 5th – Social Security Overpayments & Able Accounts
(New Date/Rescheduled from January 15th)
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Platform: Virtual Via Teams
Presenter: Disability Resource Coordinator at The Arc Wayne & Finger Lakes Works
Overview: We will learn about overpayment from social security as well as ABLE Accounts and other tips related to SSDI & SSI.
Click the flyer to learn more or register!
This is a series of virtual events for families to learn more about community services for individuals with disabilities in our area. This is sponsored by the New York State Education Department Office of Special Education Educational Partnership and our Family and Community Engagement Center (FACE) Mid-West. Use this link to register.
Join this event to learn more about the transition from preschool to school age services. Click here to register
It’s time for kindergarten! The transition from preschool to kindergarten can be a time of excitement, but it can also be a source of anxiety. Transitions are made easier when families and providers understand the process. This session will help you to understand the transition process and be an active member of the transition team. We will discuss the difference between services in CPSE and CSE, as well as the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
The FACE Center is offering an opportunity to learn about Special Education 101 and the NEW resource from the NY State Education Department: Special Education in New York State for Preschool and School-Age Students with Disabilities, A Parent’s Guide
We are hosting three separate sessions over the next few months to share this information with ALL stakeholders - this is open to educators, family members, caregivers, parents, community partners, etc.
The sessions will all be on Zoom and will be offered at different times of the day:
January 27 from Noon to 1 PM
February 25 from 7-8 PM
March 24 from 3-4 PM
The content will be the same at all sessions - please register for the one that best meets your scheduling needs.
Registration for all sessions can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/MWFACEevents
January 28th – Transition Services Virtual Expo (Virtual, 5:30pm) Click here for registration link
Meet and interact virtually with local providers who offer services supporting successful transition to adulthood for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities!
Intended for parents/caregivers of students 14-22 who receive Special Education Services. Service region: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates
January 28 12-1pm
NYS Diploma & Credential Options for Families
Presenter: FACE Center
Please visit these websites for more upcoming events!