RCSN offers a selection of trainings for both professionals and families of children with special needs. The full 2010-2011 training schedule will be announced in August 2010. For the current schedule and to register for RCSN's free trainings, click here.
Trainings can be tailored to include a combination of information to meet your needs, and are available in Spanish upon request. To request a free training for your group, contact us here.
2010 - 2011 Training Descriptions
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The Earlier the Better
Find out what’s out there for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with special needs and their families. Learn about early intervention and preschool education services, IFSPs and IEPs, transitions and other services in NYC.
Turning 5
Understand the steps, options and possibilities for your child with special needs entering kindergarten.
Effective Advocacy Skills for Parents
A guide to the steps and advocacy skills parents need to obtain information, identify next steps and resolve disagreements
Special Education Made Simple
Learn how to get the most from the school system to meet your child’s needs.
Preparing for High School
What you need to know about the NYC public high school application process and the high school years for your child with special needs.
Post-Secondary Options for Students with Disabilities
Designed for families of diploma-track young adults with learning and other disabilities. Explore educational options, including private, public, and community colleges and career preparation programs, how to get ready during the high school years, and how to find college services.
Life After High School
Designed for families of young adults who require significant support. Learn about customized and supported work, residential options, college-based programs, accessing community services and funding, future planning, and other essential topics.
HELP! Family Support Services
Learn about programs and services that can provide support to your family and reduce the stresses of caring for a child with special needs. Bring your needs, wants and wishes.
Developing Positive Behaviors
Explore typical causes for inappropriate behaviors in school, home and the community. Partner with educators to create Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Plans to reduce behavior problems and keep your child in school and learning.
Understanding Discipline and Suspension for Students with Disabilities
Understand typical causes and strategies for avoiding suspensions and disciplinary actions. Learn the steps to advocate effectively if your child who has a disability is suspended or disciplined.
Understanding your Child’s New IEP
New York State will roll out a new IEP in September 2011. Learn what all parents need to know to be prepared and participate in and understand their children’s individualized education planning processes and recommendations.
Non-adversarial Dispute Resolution
Have problems that you haven’t been able to solve at the school? Learn how special education mediation can help parents and schools resolve disagreements in a non-adversarial setting.
Relaxation + Bonding = Powerful Parent
Practical ways to alleviate challenging behaviors and empower parents to be better able to handle their children with special needs.
Understanding and Managing Children with Attention Deficit Disorders
Frustrated with your child’s behavior and need support? Learn helpful strategies to effectively communicate with your child, better manage your home and yourself
Turning Words into Pictures: Hands on Tools for Managing Difficult Behaviors
Is your child having a difficult time with transitions and following directions? Learn how to design and use tools that will make your home and community environment more predictable and help to decrease challenging behaviors. Reduce the stress!
Returning to School After Incarceration
Understand educational rights and options for young people in the juvenile and adult justice system to return to school ready for success.
