Parent Academy

Each session is 90 minutes, from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm! In this six-week session, parents and caregivers will learn general safety and prevention strategies through age- and developmentally-appropriate content. Lessons focus on the 5 Safety Rules, social-emotional learning, healthy relationships, safe/unsafe touches, bullying prevention, personal space, and digital safety. You will also learn about […]

Starbridge Signature Series Presents: Creating a Life After High School

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 a safe and encouraging environment where families can dream and explore options. […]

Bullying: Intervention Strategies

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 […]

Bullying, What Every Parent Needs to Know

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 […]

Family Fun & Empowerment at Play Zone

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.

Family Empowerment Series

The Family Empowerment Series is multi-session workshop part of Starbridge’s Signature Series offered each year. This series of workshops prepares families and caregivers to better advocate within the educational system for their children and to be a resource for other families of students who have disabilities in their communities. Series Schedule: All series will take […]

Family Guide to Transition Planning: Preparing Students with Disabilities for Life After High School

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 […]

Cause for Celebration 2025- Save the Date!

Comedy @ the Carlson 50 Carlson Rd, Rochester, NY, United States

$60 per person | $125 VIP Individual $20 Virtual Event Ticket | $50 Virtual Event + UberEats Meal Voucher Honoring Community Champions The Starbridge Community Champion Awards celebrate individuals and organizations who are transforming communities to embrace inclusion and diversity. These champions demonstrate leadership, advocacy, and dedication to creating opportunities for people of all abilities to thrive. […]

Family Fun at Pumpkinville

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!

Keys to Success for Students identified with a Specific Learning Disability and an IEP

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 […]

Advocacy Steps and Effective Communication

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 […]

Understanding the IEP for Families of Preschoolers

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 […]