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White Plains, NY 10606
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WORKSHOP DETAILS 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon |
Workshop #1
Ages 18 Months to 3 Years: From Early Intervention to Pre-School
Making the transition from the early intervention system to the Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE).
Chair:
- Fran Porcaro, Director, The Children’s School for Early Development
Presenters:
- Sheryl Frishman, Esq., Frishman and Faber
- Isabel Leach, Service Coordinator, The Children's School for Early
Development - Marci Roth, Evaluation Coordinator, The Children’s School for Early
Development
This presentation will address details regarding the transition from Early Intervention (EI) to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), in an effort to assist parents through the process.
The panel will discuss:
- How and when to contact the school district
- Options available in selecting a pre-school evaluation site
- What components might be included in the evaluation process
- How parents can and will be involved in the process
The panel will also talk about the range of service and program options available under the CPSE, as well as focus attention on the Least Restrictive Option.
Workshop #2
Ages 5-15: Yearly Transitions
An interactive, mock Committee for Special Education (CSE) meeting. Learn legal, negotiation and practical strategies.
Chair:
- Jill Faber, Esq., Frishman and Faber
Presenters:
- Dr. Peter Blechman, Assistant Principal, Rockland BOCES
- Stacey Chisolm, Behavior Therapist, Holistic Learning Center
and Kiryas Joel School - Mary Dantin, Parent
- Theresa Mooney, Parent
- Scott Palermo, Director of Pupil Personnel, Irvington Union Free
School District, CSE Chair - Dr. Colleen O'Sullivan, Ph.D., Certified School Psychologist,
Certified Developmental Psychology Consultant
Workshop #3
Ages 15-21: Teens and Young Adults
Two families discuss how to plan for leaving high school and home and how these plans impact a young person with disabilities.
Presenters:
- Marna Solarsh Esq., Parent
- Hallie Solarsh, Dobbs Ferry School Psychologist, Sibling
- Bernadette Carroll, Westchester Arc Life Planner, former Committee
on Special Education representative, Parent - Edward Carroll Esq., Parent
The panel will discuss:
- The effect that a person with disabilities has on family dynamics
- High school transition planning
- Financial planning and legal guardianship
- Residential planning and implementation
Workshop#4
Transitions to Middle Age and Beyond
Have you had a recent financial and legal checkup? Are your estate planning and guardianship documents up-to-date?
Chair:
- Lawrence Faulkner, Esq., General Counsel & Director of Quality Assurance, Westchester Arc
Presenters:
- Paul Katz, Metlife
- Bernard Krooks, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP
- Fran Pantaleo, Esq., Walsh & Amicucci LLP
Workshop #5
Self-Advocacy and Planning for the Future
A panel of self-advocates and staff will discuss planning for the future based on personal choice. They will highlight the roles of staff and families
in facilitating this process.
KEYNOTE PANEL 1:00 p.m. |
Legislation and Community Life – Where Are We Going?
Ben Golden, Associate Executive Director of Public Affairs, NYSARC, will explore current state and federal legislative initiatives that will affect the lives of people with developmental disabilities in our community.
For more information
Contact Fran Higgins, 914-428-8330, ext. 3028, fhiggins@westchesterarc.org.