Below is a list of available workshops for parents and providers.
In this workshop, participants will explore a variety of assistive technology devices and services, learn the do’s and don’ts of including assistive technology in an IEP, and explore how to use assistive technology with preschool aged children.
This workshop discusses reasons why children bite, strategies to prevent biting, and what to do if your child bites or is bitten.
This workshop focuses on the importance of constructive transitional activities and explores what preschoolers need in transitions.
This workshop focuses on the difference between a developmental delay and a developmental disability, an overview of the signs and symptoms, and provide next steps for parents and child care providers.
This workshop discusses the importance of early literacy, language and communication; including literacy practices, tips, and guidance on how to ensure your child or student receives good literacy instruction from birth.
This workshop includes the benefit and importance of effective communication, “how to’s” of effective communication, ways to communicate, approaching a parent or provider, the “Be’s” of communication, barriers to communication, and overcoming barriers.
This parent workshop concentrates on the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Process and includes a discussion on the components of the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Participants will learn the ins and outs of the IEP including, who is involved in the development of the IEP, and the importance of each section.
This workshop provides participants with a framework, along with other information, to assess a child’s readiness for kindergarten.
This workshop explains Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and Inclusion. It will discuss ways educators can use inclusive practices to ensure that all students feel welcomed and included in their classroom settings.
In this workshop, participants will learn about challenging behaviors in young children and will also learn strategies to reduce challenging behaviors.
Sensory integration is the process by which we receive information through our senses, organize this information, and use it to participate in everyday activities. Learn more about this process and what activities can be employed in the classroom and at home to help build sensory integrative skills.
This workshop aims to address all the components of the Preschool Special Education process to make parents and families better equipped, informed, and prepared.
This workshop explains the transition process from Early Intervention services to Preschool or Preschool Special Education. Understanding this transition can help ensure that every child receives an appropriate education.
This workshop focuses on the transition process from Preschool Special Education to school age education or school age special education, and the possible changes in a student’s educational standing. Understanding the transition process can help ensure that every child receives an appropriate education.