Family Education and Training Sessions
Please note:- Due to State Requirements, there are limited spaces available for each session, please call to register.
- For lunch or dinner time sessions you are welcome to bring a bag lunch/dinner. There will be water bottles and light snacks provided for all sessions.
- For questions or to reserve your space, please contact Cynthia Meredith at Phone/tty (607) 724-2111 x349, Videophone (866) 887-3274, fax 772-3602, or emails sc@stic-cil.org (please put "FET" in subject line for faxes or emails. Thank you.)
- Please contact YOUR Medicaid Service Coordinator to let him/her know that you will be attending an FET at STIC, there is paperwork MSCs must complete for your FET to count as a waiver service.
- If you do not need FET credit, come anyway! Everyone is welcome to attend - parents, guardians, friends, and professionals!
- If you need a sign language interpreter or other accessibility accommodations, please let us know in advance. Our building is accessible. This flyer is available in large print and by email, please call, email, videophone or fax us to request either.
- THIS IS OUR NEW lOCATION: Direction to STIC
Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Your Child's IEP but were Afraid to Ask...
Presented by Susan Lozinak, Director, Early Childhood Direction Center, STICCasey Calvey, Educational Advocate, STIC
Beth Kurkoski, Parent Mentor Ad
Friday, February 19, 2010, 12pm-2pm
Join us to learn navigating the new VESID website, looking at "Special Education in Plain Language",
Explore new exciting updates in speical education topics with our experienced Education Team at STIC
Explore new exciting updates in speical education topics with our experienced Education Team at STIC
Strategies for Promoting Sleep in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Presented by Dr. Andrea Chapman, Psy.D.Thursday February 25, 2010, 12-2pm
Many children with autism experience sleep difficulties, which can be profoundly disruptive for their families. Dr. Chapman is a licensed clinical
psychologist in private pratice, specializing in the assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
and related learning challenges. Join us to learn strategies for promoting sleep in children with autsim spectrum disorders.
Helping Your Child Control Their Anger
Presented by Rachel Schwartz, MSW,and Jody Kenyon, LMSW, STIC
Tuesday March 9, 2010 5:30pm-7:30pm
Children with disabilities often have a difficult time learning the best ways to control their emotions. Join us for a discussion of ways you can
help your child learn to control their emotions more effectively.
Special Education in Depth for Parents and Professionals
Presented by Julie Michaels Keegan, Esq.Friday March 12, 2010, 9am-3pm
Our speaker, Julie Michaels Keegan, Esq., is a special education attorney who has devoted her practice to ensuring that children receive a high
quality, appropriate education. This workshop will address how special education regulations address behaviors at school. There will be a review of
developing effective IEPs. Lunch is on your own 12-12:30pm, you can bring your own, or there are several restaurants close by.
8:30am: Registration, coffee & snacks
9-12 morning session
12-12:30 lunch on your own
12:30-1 Agency Fair
1-3 afternoon session
9-12 morning session
12-12:30 lunch on your own
12:30-1 Agency Fair
1-3 afternoon session