Upcoming Events
New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Essential Information for Families of Students with Disabilities (Copy)
This training is to educate families on the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) which is part of the NYS testing program that measures attainment of the State's learning standards for students with the most severe disabilities in grades 3-8 and high school.
Participants will learn about all State assessment options, what the NYSAA test entails, the eligibility and decision-making process, graduation/student exit options and how it will affect a student's post-secondary planning.
New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Essential Information for Families of Students with Disabilities
This training is to educate families on the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) which is part of the NYS testing program that measures attainment of the State's learning standards for students with the most severe disabilities in grades 3-8 and high school.
Participants will learn about all State assessment options, what the NYSAA test entails, the eligibility and decision-making process, graduation/student exit options and how it will affect a student's post-secondary planning.
Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Parents
Parents and caretakers will be able to explain the importance of vocabulary instruction for their child in the elementary grades. Participants will also be able to describe ways to incorporate explicit instruction and vocabulary instruction in the home. Zoom links and additional materials will be shared following registration.
Resource & Transition Fair
Supports and resources for NOW and into the future for families and students with an IEP or 504 Plan • Explore Putnam County resources for education, recreation, training and employment, advocacy, and much more! • Meet representatives from a variety of agencies and service providers. • Join break out sessions for detailed information on diverse topics. Share with colleagues & families! Students welcome! This is a FREE event, open to ALL.
Positive Behavior Solutions for Families (series)
Four-session workshop series for parents, families, and caregivers of children ages 2-5. These sessions will provide strategies to support your children’s social and emotional development and address challenging behaviors in a positive, effective way.
Workshop details:
Four sessions*, once a month on a Tuesday from 12-2pm
Oct 15 Making the Connection & Keeping it Positive
Nov 19 Behavior Has Meaning & the Power of Routine
Dec 17 Teach Me What to Do & Responding with Purpose
Jan 21 Putting It All Together with a Plan
Student Involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) For Families
This training is intended to promote and encourage student and family involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) development process and Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings. Participants will identify ways to build and encourage their child’s self-determination skills in order to meaningfully participate to the greatest extent possible, in their own educational planning and active involvement in annual review meetings. The Student-Directed IEP approach can be utilized at any age from K-12th grade. Tools, resources, and research-based information will be provided.
Free Speech & Language Screening
Come join Baker Speech Therapy at the Larchmont Public Library with your child, aged 2 years to Middle School, for a complimentary speech and language screening. This screening serves as a means to assess whether your child's speech and language skills are appropriate for their age.
Please note that a speech and language screener is not a formal evaluation; instead, it helps to identify if additional evaluation is needed.
WCBA's Education Committee presents: Special Education & The School District's Legal Obligations to Students with Disabilities
In June, AZL&C’s Ariel S. Zitrin, Esq., along with a former colleague, resurrected the previously defunct Westchester County Bar Association’s Education Law Committee. AZL&C hit the ground running by scheduling a Continuing Legal Education program for other attorneys on October 17. The CLE, presented by Ariel, is entitled “Special Education & The School District’s Legal Obligations to Students with Disabilities.” If you are an attorney interested in attending this virtual CLE, please click on the included link to register: WCBA CLE.
Free Virtual Seminar
Whether you are a parent of a child with special education needs or you suspect your child may have a disability, you should know your legal rights when it comes to their education. Please join me for a free virtual seminar that aims to teach you about your child’s educational entitlements.
Space is limited so please register in advance: https://azlaw.as.me/KnowYourRights
Free Virtual Seminar
Whether you are a parent of a child with special education needs or you suspect your child may have a disability, you should know your legal rights when it comes to their education. Please join me for a free virtual seminar that aims to teach you about your child’s educational entitlements.
Space is limited so please register in advance: https://azlaw.as.me/KnowYourRights
Free Virtual Seminar
Whether you are a parent of a child with special education needs or you suspect your child may have a disability, you should know your legal rights when it comes to their education. Please join me for a free virtual seminar that aims to teach you about your child’s educational entitlements.
Space is limited so please register in advance: https://azlaw.as.me/KnowYourRights
Autism Acceptance Month
Autism Acceptance Festival and 5K
This event will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024, with the 5K starting at 8:30 AM and the festival from 9 AM–1 PM.
CPWestchester
This fundraiser will end on April 5, 2024, and will include a celebration at the United Preschool Center in White Plains. For $5, you can purchase a "Butterfly of Acceptance" that will be custom designed by students.
New York Yankees Autism Awareness Day Game
This event will take place on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
Eurydice Roman Comedy Show
This event will take place on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Producers Club Theaters in New York, NY.
Westchester Community College Autism Awareness Day Table
This event will take place in March 2024, and will feature Jake sharing resources and tools about working with people with autism.
Turtle Dance Music Autism Awareness and Acceptance Show
This event will take place on Thursday, April 14, 2024, and will be open to children and families of all ages.
Rebecca School North Family Open House
Rebecca School North will open its doors in September 2024 for the 24-25 school year. They utilize the DIR/Floortime(R) methodology and serve students ages 3-21 with neurodevelopmental delays in relating and communicating, including autism spectrum diagnosis. After 18 successful years of providing services to students with neuro-developmental delays, Rebecca School North is an expansion of the Rebecca School in NYC.
Free Seminar
Whether you are a parent of a child with special education needs or you suspect your child may have a disability, you should know your legal rights when it comes to their education. Please join me for a free virtual seminar that aims to teach you about your child’s educational entitlements.
Space is limited so please register in advance: https://azlaw.as.me/KnowYourRights
VOTE: Best of Westchester, 2024
I'm excited to announce that AZ Law & Consulting, PLLC has been nominated as a finalist for Best Law Firm, Lawyer (Individual)! The elimination ballot kicks off this Wednesday, February 14th at 9am. Please consider voting: https://bestof.westchestermagazine.com/
