Events

Join us to learn about the Monroe County Family Access and Connection Team (FACT) and Single Point of Access (SPOA) for Children and Youth. This session will explain how these programs support youth with significant mental health or behavioral health needs in Monroe County. FACT uses a team-based approach that brings families, schools, and service […]

Monroe Community CollegeR. Thomas Flynn Campus Center1000 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623 Join us for a half-day event focused on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)-also known as Pervasive Drive for Autonomy. PDA is a profile often associated with autism, and more recently, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions. PDAers are socially aware, sensitive to stress, and […]

Registration closed for Fall Session- Spring session dates now open to register! Fall 2025 Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 5-8 pm Location: In Person or Hybrid Al Sigl 1000 Elmwood Ave Rochester, NY 14620 Together, we can help you and your child with a disability plan for life after high school. We offer […]

As a parent, it can be hard to know when your child is experiencing typical peer disagreements—and when it's something more serious. This workshop will help you understand the key differences between peer conflict and bullying. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of bullying, how to support your child if it happens, and how […]

How do you know the difference between typical peer conflict and bullying? This workshop introduces participants to definitions of bullying, how to recognize it, and how to respond to it both at home and in school. This workshop also provides information about the Dignity for All Student Act and the role of the DASA Coordinator […]

Join us in building connections and friendships to one another at the YMCA Fun Zone! Parents can play in the Play Zone, and, or can meet and connect with other parents.

The purpose of the Family Guide to Transition Planning—Preparing Students with Disabilities for Life After High School is to assist families in understanding the transition planning process specifically from high school to life after high school. When families are knowledgeable about the transition process and invited to participate by Educational Organizations (EOs), students with disabilities […]

Come down to Pumpkinville with us for a hayride, pumpkins, donuts & cider, and more! The Hayride goes into the field where we will be picking pumpkins!

The Special Education Task Force presents:  Keys to Success for Students identified with a Specific Learning Disability and an IEPPresenter: Annmarie Urso Ph.D. In this virtual session participants will be introduced to data-based individualized intervention framework and learn answers to the following questions and more: 1. What happens once a student has become eligible for an IEP for a […]

Do you come away from meetings not saying what you intended or feeling as though your viewpoint is misunderstood? Do you listen to what other team members say? How do you respond? Communication is key to effective partnerships. Learn to recognize the barriers in communication that can get in the way of collaboration and positive […]

This presentation is designed to provide parents, families, and caregivers with an overview of the process for developing an Individual Education Program (IEP) using a collaborative approach. The training provides a review of the areas of the IEP and the information that a parent, family and/or caregiver can share with the Committee on Preschool Special […]

Did you know there is a difference between general discipline procedures and discipline procedures for students who have disabilities? Children who have disabilities have specific rights under state and federal laws when it comes to suspensions and school discipline. This webinar will provide an overview of these rights and the process used for discipline and […]