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Families Together in New York State Listserve Digest

Today's Topics:

1. Events, trainings, other happenings...

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Below are upcoming events and trainings throughout New York State. Also,

we've attached training schedules from Four Winds Hospital, Premier

HealthCare, Astor Home and an upcoming Parent Management Training.

Keep a Look Out: registration brochures will be arriving in your mailboxes

and emails in March for the Families Together in NYS 10th Annual

Conference-- " Strengthening the Voices of Families through Partnerships " . May

21st and 22nd, 2006. Marriott Hotel, Albany, N.Y.

Cornell ative Extension of Suffolk County Presents Parenting the

Explosive Child A Satellite Faculty Conversation with Ross Greene auhor of

The Explosive Child. Friday, March 3, 2006 2:00 - 5:00 pm at CCE Suffolk

County 423 g Ave. Riverhead, NY 11901. To Register Contact:

Wilcox Extension Support Specialist E-mail: ww83@... Phone: (607)

255-3115 Free registration, refreshments provided!

Conference on Positive Youth Development - " Taking It Home! Effective

Strategies, Tools and Practices " , Tuesday, May 23, 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Pedro Noguera at the Desmond Hotel, Albany. Sponsors:

ACT for Youth Centers of Excellence. Dr. Pedro Noguera is a professor in the

Steinhardt School of Education at New York University, a Co-director of the

Institute for the study of Globalization and Education in Metropolitan

Settings, and the Director of the Metropolitan Center for Urban Education.

He is one of America's leading urban sociologists, whose scholarship and

research focus on the ways in which schools are influenced by social and

economic conditions in the urban environment. A powerful speaker with a

unique ability to connect with diverse audiences, Dr. Noguera is recognized

as an expert on topics such as urban school reform, conditions that promote

student achievement, youth violence, the potential impact of school choice

and vouchers on urban public schools, and race and ethnic relations in

American society. A prolific writer, his most recent book is City Schools

and the American Dream: Reclaiming The Promise of Public Education. He has

served as an advisor and engaged in collaborative research with several

large urban school districts throughout the United States and served as a

member of the US Public Health Service Centers for Disease Control Taskforce

on Youth Violence, the Chair of the Committee on Ethics in Research and

Human Rights for the American Educational Research Association, and on

numerous advisory boards to local and national education and youth

organizations. Dr. Pedro Noguera has published over one hundred research

articles, monographs and research reports.Families Together in New York

State

2006 New York State Child Abuse Prevention Conference: We All Hold the

Answers, the 11th Annual New York State Child Abuse Prevention Conference,

will be a reflection on and celebration of the many things each and every

one of us can do to prevent child abuse. From the teacher to the doctor to

the woman down the street, we all play a role in protecting children. The

conference will be held April 24-26, 2006, at the Albany Marriott, in

Albany, New York. The conference is co-sponsored by the New York State

Children and Family Trust Fund and supported by Lifetime Health.

http://www.preventchildabuseny.org/conf06/index.shtml

11th Conference on Inclusive Schools and Communities for Children and Youth

Wednesday and Thursday, May 17 & 18, 2006 at the Hilton Rye Town 699

Westchester Ave. Rye Brook, New York 10573. For more information, contact

Price, New York Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change

School of Education Teaching and Leadership Syracuse University, Phone

or go to: www.systemschange.syr.edu.

" Adoption 2006: There's No Place Like Home " , NYS Citizens' Coalition for

Children 17th Annual Statewide Adoption Conference, May 11-13, 2006

Marriott Hotel . Albany, NY. With a focus on every child's right to a

permanent, loving family, the 17th annual statewide adoption training

conference will feature up-to-date information on finding and supporting

families throughout the lifelong process of adoption. This conference is for

you if you are an adoptive or foster parent, prospective adoptive or foster

parent, birthparent, adoptee, caseworker, administrator, mental health,

legal, education, or mediation professional or volunteer, public policy

maker, or children's advocate. Full conference brochures and registration

materials will be in the mail soon. Contact the Coalition office at

office@... to be sure your name is on the conference mailing list.

Limited exhibit space will be available for a fee; contact office@...

for more information. If you would like to have Save-the-Dates postcards to

distribute at conferences or meetings and/or mail to agencies, families, and

others, contact office@..., and we will be happy to send you as many

as you can use.

Western Region

Monroe County Interagency Council Public Policy Forum " THE FUTURE OF

MEDICAID FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES " Keynote

Speaker Bill Carpenter, Monroe County Medicaid Czar. Come and hear from

government officials, family members, and providers about how Medicaid

reform efforts may impact our community Friday, March 3, 2006 8am - 10:30am

Auditorium Center Cathedral Ballroom - 4th Floor 875 East Main Street,

Rochester NY.

Parent Network, People, Inc. and the Early Childhood Direction Center are

once again collaborating to bring a dynamic national speaker to WNY. Dr.

Hartwig will present " Balancing Discipline, Motivation and Behavior

with Best Practice " on Thursday, April 6 at the Millennium Airport Hotel.

Click here for a brochure with more details:

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http://www.parentnetworkwny.org/Files/Flyers/ConferenceBrochure06_Final.pdf

If you are unable to get the link to work, go to the Parent Network website

at http://www.parentnetworkwny.org where

you can download this and other flyers. Thank you.

Southern Tier Chapter Events:

Unadilla Support Group will be having a lawyer from Albany come and speak

about our rights as parents. Please bring your childs IEP/504 with you if

should have any questions please contact me jody bosley @ . our

meeting is wed march 1st at the wells bridge fire house@ 7 pm coffee and

lite snacks will be provided.On March 1st at 7:00, this group will host Ken

Ritzenberg (attorney) at the Wells Bridge Fire Hall. For information and

directions call .

Tests and Measurements

Date: 3/2/06

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Place: Lourdes Hospital - Ozanam Conference Room - back entrance, 169

Riverside Drive, Binghamton

Speaker: Janine Lounsbery - Education Advocate and Trainer - Creator and

moderator of NYADVOCATES, a statewide e-mail discussion group for parents,

advocates and parent attorney's used to discuss special education issues.

Topic: This workshop will provide you with a better understanding of test

results and what they mean for your child.

Chenango County Autism Support Group

Date: 3/2/06

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Place: Chenango Memorial Hospital, Basement Conference Room, Norwich, NY

Topic: Time to talk and discuss any items of interest or issues or concerns

that you might have over dinner.

Dinner: Pizza Night! We'll provide the pizza and soda. Please bring a

dessert!

RSVP:

IEP Clinics

Date: Friday, March 3, 2006 - 10:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Date: Saturday, March 4, 2006 - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Place: The Family Resource Network, 46 Oneida St., Oneonta, NY

If you'd like to meet with an independent lay advocate to discuss your

child's educational program and any questions you might have about it prior

to your child's annual review this year please call our office at

or 1- to schedule a one hour appointment. We will

review your child's IEP and answer any questions you might have regarding

your child's program, rights and the NYS regulations.

Transition Workshop for Teens and their Parents

Date: Friday, March 3, 2006

Time: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Place: The Family Resource Network, 46 Oneida St., Oneonta, NY

Speakers: Kerry McKenna, Transition Coordinator Southern Westchester BOCES

and Janine Lounsbery, Parent Advocate

Dinner: Pizza, Salad and Dessert will be served. Please bring your own

beverages.

RSVP: Please call or 1-

Come join us for an informative and action packed evening as we begin to

explore the range of possibilities and potential in your futures as Kerry

and Janine lead the group through a variety of activities that will identify

strengths, needs and assist in the development of a strong transition plan.

Participants in this workshop will learn about the roles and

responsibilities that all parties involved in the development of the plan

have. Participants will also be offered the opportunity to receive on-going

support throughout the year in developing and tweaking their transition

plans.

Sibling Workshops

A program just for brothers and sisters of kids with special needs!

Date: Saturday, March 4th 9:00 - 12:00 a.m. for grades K-5

Date: Saturday, March 18th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. for grades 6-12

Place: The Family Resource Network, 46 Oneida St., Oneonta, NY

Co-Facilitators: Tom Jennings; HS Teacher and Barb Mykytyn; School Counselor

Come join us to celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and

sisters and to meet with other brothers and sisters of kids with special

health or developmental needs. We'll feature a combination of fun,

information, and discussion about the good and not-so-good parts of having a

brother or sister who has special needs while sharing a laugh, and playing

games. A light snack will also be provided.

RSVP: Gerry at

Families Together in the Southern Tier

Date: 3/09/06

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Place: The Family Resource Network, 46 Oneida St., Oneonta, NY

Topic: Pizza and Talk Night!

Parent Support Network

Date: 3/14/06

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Place: The Family Resource Network, 46 Oneida St., Oneonta, NY

Topic: Tonight's focus is on the Grandparents! Whether you're raising your

grandchild with special needs or emotionally supporting your adult child

while they do you may need access to resources, strategies and supports -

Sue and Pam will provide an overview of area resources that may assist

grandparents in their role as either primary or supplementary supports to

their grandchildren with disabilities. Speakers: Sue King-Elkan, Assistant

Director - Otsego Co. Office for the Aging and Pam Larsen, Executive

Director - Family Resource Network.

Owego Support Group

Date: 3/14/06

Time: 5:30 - 7:00

Place: Depot St., Owego, NY

Dinner and Child Care Provided: Please RSVP so we know how much is needed.

Contact persons: Jan Dyson - Speiser -

Topic: This is a general support group for parents, grandparents, and

caregivers who are raising a special needs child. Please come and share

your questions, concerns, and helpful insights. Help support others while

allowing others to help support you. Wide variety of topics discussed.

Delaware Otsego Autism Spectrum Support Group

Date: 3/16/06

Time: 6:30 - 8:30

Place: Family Resource Network, 46 Oneida St., Oneonta, NY

Topic: Is Your Child the Target of A Bully? Intervention Strategies for

Parents of Children with Disabilities

Common Views about Bullying

How to Talk with your child about Bullying

Record Keeping

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Bullying

Intervention Strategies

Child Advocacy Training Sessions (New Location)

Date: 3/21 /06

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Place: McLean Fire Hall, McLean Square, McLean, NY

Topic: Introduction to CSE - The training is based on the VESID publication

entitled, Special Education in New York State for Children Ages 3-21, A

Parent's Guide. Topics include the initial referral process for special

education services, the evaluation process, eligibility guidelines, the

CSE/CPSE meeting, the IEP and other relevant topics that pertain to special

education. This workshop also includes some advice on how to be a better

advocate for your child. RSVP: Gerry at .

Parents Supporting Parents

Date: 3/23/06

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Place: The Family Resource Center, 505 St., Waverly, NY

Topic: This group supports families or caregivers raising children with any

type of special need. The group meets the 4th Thursday of every month. For

more information please call: .

Medicaid Service Coordination: Making it Work for Families

Date: April 5, 2006

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Place: The Family Resource Network, 46 Oneida St., Oneonta, NY

This is a free presentation by Jo Hebert, Upstate trainer for Parent to

Parent of NYS

You will learn about:

The rights and responsibilities of family members receiving MSC

The Individualized Service Plan (ISP) - what it is and why it is important.

What to look for when selecting a service coordinator.

How, together with your service coordinator, to advocate for and gain access

to necessary services and supports.

Chenango County Autism Support Group

Date: 4/06/06

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Place: Chenango Memorial Hospital, Basement Conference Room, Norwich, NY

Topic: This group supports families raising children with Autism Spectrum

disorders including Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS, Sensory Integration

Dysfunction and Autism. Call 1- for more information about this

months topic.

Parent Support Network

Date: 4/11/06

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Place: The Family Resource Network, 46 Oneida St., Oneonta, NY

Topic: This group supports families and caregivers raising children with any

type of special need. This group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For

more information call: 432-0001.

Families Together in the Southern Tier

Date: 4/13/06

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Place: The Family Resource Network, 46 Oneida St., Oneonta, NY

Topic: Introduction to CSE - The training is based on the VESID publication

entitled, Special Education in New York State for Children Ages 3-21, A

Parent's Guide. Topics include the initial referral process for special

education services, the evaluation process, eligibility guidelines, the

CSE/CPSE meeting, the IEP and other relevant topics that pertain to special

education. This workshop also includes some advice on how to be a better

advocate for your child. RSVP: Gerry at

Delaware Otsego Autism Support Group

Date:4/20/06

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Place: The Family Resource Network, 46 Oneida St., Oneonta, NY

Topic: Pizza Night!

Child Advocacy Training Sessions (New Location)

Date: 4/17/06

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Place: McLean Fire Hall, McLean Square, McLean, NY

Topic: To be announced. Please call 1- for more information.

Parents Supporting Parents

Date: 4/27/06

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Place: The Family Resource Center, 505 St., Waverly, NY

Topic: General support group meeting for parents and grandparents raising

children with special need. This group welcomes ALL caregivers and their

questions, concerns and issues of interest. This is an open forum that

serves to support and assist any and all that attend

Norwich Based Family Support Group

Location: The Place, 20 East Main St., Norwich, NY

For more information or to register call 433-0700 ext. 208

For families of children with a mental health diagnosis.

*Snow Policy: If school is cancelled for the day you may assume that the

support group or training will also be cancelled. If the weather takes a

turn for the worse during the course of the day we will call local radio

stations with cancellations and postponements.

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