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SUPAC is funded through a contract with the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education and seeks to empower parents to become meaningfully involved in their children’s education through school, family, and community partnerships. SUPAC is a project of the Center on Human Policy and is located on the Syracuse University campus. SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS WITH BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS: A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE Tuesday, October 17, 2017 10 am to 12 pm Homewood Suites 36 Cinema Drive Ithaca, NY Behavior challenges, especially in the school setting, can be difficult to manage. This workshop will educate parents on how to best advocate for their child or teen in the school setting. The following will be covered: Superintendent's Hearings/Manifestation Determination Review Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans 504/IEP planning for students with behavioral concerns Trauma awareness and ACEs What is the Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC) and what does it mean for my child? This event is free. Seating is limited, priority registration given to parents. Deadline to register is October 13, 2017. To register please email your name, county of residence and phone number to [EMAIL REDACTED]. Please indicate if you are a parent or provider and if your child has OPWDD eligibility. Please include OPWDD TABS # when possible. ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: Ashley Patronski is a Staff Attorney at Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc., focusing her practice on educational advocacy for disabled and at-risk youth. HANDWRITING & TECHNOLOGY FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Wednesday, October 25, 2017 6 pm to 8 pm Ithaca Marriott Downtown 120 South Aurora Street Ithaca, NY Handwriting can be a difficult task, especially for students with developmental disabilities. This course will teach strategies to promote improved handwriting using technology. Technology is motivating for children and it's wonderful if it can be paired with academics. This course is for parents of children of all ages, from preschool to teenagers! A variety of apps will be demonstrated including: Apps to encourage proper letter formation for preschool aged children Apps to promote handwriting practice and written expression for school aged students Apps for handwriting compensation techniques for secondary students If possible, please bring your devices to practice along with the instructor. This event is free. Deadline to register is October 20, 2017. PARENT REGISTRATION: Email: [EMAIL REDACTED]; please include the names of individuals attending, phone number, county of residence and indicate if your loved one has OPWDD eligibility. Please put “Technology” in the subject line of your email. PROVIDER REGISTRATION: Email: [EMAIL REDACTED]; please include the names of individuals attending and contact phone number. Please put “Technology" in the subject line of your email. ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTOR: Kim Wiggins OT/L is an occupational therapist specializing in pediatrics. She has been speaking nationally since 2011. The Syracuse University Parent Assistance Center (SUPAC), the Mid- State Region Special Education Parent Center offers trainings geared towards parents and caregivers who have school aged children with special needs. To learn more about trainings offered by SUPAC, go to: http://www.supac.org/ training/ DATES, LOCATIONS, AND/ OR TOPICS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR ANY UPDATED INFORMATION. TO CONTACT SUPAC 370 Huntington Hall Syracuse, NY 13244-2280 www.supac.org [EMAIL REDACTED] TEL [PHONE REDACTED] FAX [PHONE REDACTED] TOLL FREE [PHONE REDACTED] REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR BOTH EVENTS. FOR QUESTIONS OR TO REGISTER BY PHONE CALL SHELLEY HUBAL AT [PHONE REDACTED].