As part of this Targeted Skills Group districts will understand:
-what SPP 8 is and what their responsibilities are during their reporting cycle
-what the Parental Involvement Survey is and best practice for distribution and methods to improve response rates
-how the data is reported and how they may use the data to improve their practice 
-how family engagement policies, procedures and practices can improve outcomes for students with disabilities
NOTE: Link to zoom will be sent no later than morning of session.

This professional development training is designed to introduce educators to concepts of communication and culture that impact the ways educators and educational organizations (EOs) interact with families. Overall, the aim is to ensure that educators are mindful with how they communicate with parents, guardians, and families to ensure that educational sites are culturally responsive and welcoming.
This training is the second of three sessions in a series designed to support and strengthen Family Engagement practices.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

The Early Intervention (EI) to Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) training provides a foundational understanding of the transition process for professionals as well as parents. Participants will learn about:
- the role of the Early Intervention Program and the Committee on Preschool Special Education as it relates to the transition process
- what to expect in the transition process
- timelines and vocabulary
- the role of the family/guardian, the provider(s), the County and the CPSE
- the importance of collaboration and communication throughout the process
This training is ideal for: Special education administrators, CPSE Chairpersons, preschool special education evaluators, special education and general education teachers, early childhood professionals, related services professionals, municipality representatives, agency/community service providers or case managers and Early Intervention service coordinators. Parents are always welcome!
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

Participants will:

•Understand the CSE process and the parent/guardian role in the development of the IEP

•Identify the different components of the IEP

•Discuss how to develop relationships and practices that build home-school collaboration and support the student with a disability

•Participate in the transition planning process for students beginning the year they turn 15
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

This training is designed to enable parents of preschool and elementary students to foster vocabulary development at home.
Participants will:
-gain knowledge in the importance of vocabulary instruction for their young children in the preschool and elementary grades.
-gain strategies and ways to incorporate vocabulary instruction in the home and while in the community.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

Particiapnts will

• Name NS regulations and federal requirements related to transition planning.

• Identify the various places within the IEP where transition is reflected.

• Recognize the importance of transition assessments and the variety available.

• Compare the multiple pathways to graduation, diploma, and credential options.

• Explain the importance of student and family involvement in the transition planning process.

• Recognize the various agencies that provide services to students and adults with disabilities.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

The LRE for the CPSE is designed to deepen the understanding and implementation of the principle of LRE during a CPSE meeting. Participants will leave this training with a better understanding of the decision-making process for LRE during CPSE meetings. Ideal for CPSE Chairpersons, preschool providers and preschool administrators.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

Schools and districts have a responsibility under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to provide education to students with disabilities alongside children without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate. This is referred to as Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
In this workshop we will define LRE and the goal of special education in preparing students for living, learning and earning. Participants will learn skills for participating in LRE discussions at the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meeting. We will identify opportunities within the IEP development process for participants to ask questions about LRE and special education programs and services.
Targeted Audience: Parents, Guardians and Family Members of Students with Disabilities."
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

As part of this Targeted Skills Group districts will understand:
-what SPP 8 is and what their responsibilities are during their reporting cycle
-what the Parental Involvement Survey is and best practice for distribution and methods to improve response rates
-how the data is reported and how they may use the data to improve their practice 
-how family engagement policies, procedures and practices can improve outcomes for students with disabilities
NOTE: Link to zoom will be sent no later than morning of session.

Do you know what your teenager is going to do for living, learning and earning after high school? Transition planning is one of the most important parts of the IEP process for students as they start to prepare for their future after high school. This four-part lunch and learn series is designed to help IEP teams, families, students and community partners develop quality transition-focused IEPs that genuinely prepare students for life after high school. Over four sessions, participants will work through the full scope of transition planning: understanding what makes an IEP truly transition-focused, learning how to write Measurable Postsecondary Goals, connecting those goals to strong annual goals, and building a Coordinated Set of Transition Activities that gets students there. Along the way, we'll emphasize student voice and parent involvement as essential, not optional, parts of the process. Each session blends concept with practice, so participants leave with skills they can apply right away. Our goal is to provide the tools to make transition planning less overwhelming and more meaningful for students and families. It is recommended that you attend all the sessions as each builds on the next
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

Student participation in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) planning process improves both in-school and post-school outcomes for students with disabilities. When parents, school staff, and those participating in the IEP planning process prepare student's effectively to participate in their Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings the students learn self-advocacy skills and take an active role in their own IEP development. During this training parents will engage in strength based activities as well gain strategies to involve their child in the IEP Process.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

The transition from preschool to kindergarten can be a time of excitement but it can also be a source of anxiety.  Transitions are made easier when families and providers understand the process.  This workshop will help participants to understand the transition process, to be an active member of the transition team, to understand the difference between services in CPSE and CSE, and to understand the purpose of an IEP.  Professionals will come away from this workshop with a better understanding of what to expect during the transition process. Parents will come away from this workshop with a better understanding of what to expect as their children move on to kindergarten.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

Student participation in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) planning process improves both in-school and post-school outcomes for students with disabilities. When parents, school staff, and those participating in the IEP planning process prepare student's effectively to participate in their Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings the students learn self-advocacy skills and take an active role in their own IEP development. During this training parents will engage in strength based activities as well gain strategies to involve their child in the IEP Process.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

Participants will:



•Understand the CSE process and the parent/guardian role in the development of the IEP



•Identify the different components of the IEP



•Discuss how to develop relationships and practices that build home-school collaboration and support the student with a disability



•Participate in the transition planning process for students beginning the year they turn 15
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

This training is developed to support the delivery and learning of how to achieve effective and collaborative family engagement. The content can be used to support anyone in schools that is responsible for creating tools, materials and resources.
Participants will:
- Explore meaningful and equitable training resources/tools to support effective family engagement and communication
- Explore the use of critical thinking skills to deepen connection and understanding of the resources to support equitable collaborative family engagement
- Use an assessment worksheet to help build capacity for reflection on resource designs and approaches for effective family engagement. 
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

Transitions are made easier when preschool professionals and families understand the process.  This workshop will help participants to understand the transition process, to be an active member of the transition team, to understand the difference between services in CPSE and CSE, and to understand the purpose of an IEP.  Preschool professionals will come away from this workshop with a better understanding of the process and how to help families as their children move on to kindergarten.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

Schools and districts have a responsibility under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to provide education to students with disabilities alongside children without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate. This is referred to as Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
In this workshop we will define LRE and the goal of special education in preparing students for living, learning and earning. Participants will learn skills for participating in LRE discussions at the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meeting. We will identify opportunities within the IEP development process for participants to ask questions about LRE and special education programs and services.
Targeted Audience: Parents, Guardians and Family Members of Students with Disabilities."
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

The transition from preschool to kindergarten can be a time of excitement but it can also be a source of anxiety.  Transitions are made easier when families and providers understand the process.  This workshop will help participants to understand the transition process, to be an active member of the transition team, to understand the difference between services in CPSE and CSE, and to understand the purpose of an IEP.  Professionals will come away from this workshop with a better understanding of what to expect during the transition process. Parents will come away from this workshop with a better understanding of what to expect as their children move on to kindergarten.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

The Preschool Special Education Process training is designed to gain a foundational understanding of the CPSE Process. Participants will:
- Understand the role of the Chairperson, the Preschool Provider, the Evaluator, the County and the parents as members of the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)
- Learn about early childhood transitions, continuum of services and the requirements of the committee
- Develop practices which encourage parental involvement and cultivate home-school partnerships
This training is ideal to engage preschool partners in dialogue and partnership for the educational benefit of preschool students with disabilities, including: special education administrators, CPSE Chairpersons, preschool special education evaluators, special education and general education teachers, early childhood professionals, paraprofessionals, related services professionals, municipality representatives, agency/community service providers or case managers."
NOTE: This training will be held in person, location will be added at a later date
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

Designed for parents of preschool children to provide families an overview of the process for developing an IEP at the preschool level In addition to parents, this training is also ideal for general education teachers, preschool special education providers, community agencies and others who have an interest in understanding more about the IEP process for preschool students.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

This training examines the different diploma and credential options that are available to all students. Participants will understand the
- credit requirements for graduation in NYS
- Multiple pathways to graduation, 4 + 1 option requirements
- appeal eligibility criteria
- safety net options for students with disabilities
- exiting credentials available in NYS and the requirements for each
This training is ideal for school counselors, administrators, school psychologists, special education and general education teachers, other related service providers, families, and students.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

This training provides an overview of the key elements of self-determination and how to apply them working with students.
Participants will
- identify the 8 components of self-determination
- review materials and resources to promote self-determination
- develop skills to design self-determination plans for students.
This training is ideal for special and general education teachers, administrators, related service personnel, agency representatives, families and students.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration

This training package is designed to provide families and caregivers of young children with evidence-based practices, materials and resources to:
- Promote children's social emotional skills
- Understand challenging behavior
- Use positive approaches to prevent and respond to challenging behavior
- Teach children the skills they need to learn more appropriate behaviors
These practices can be used for all young children. Participants will receive a multitude of downloadable/printable materials and handouts to be able to engage with the practices, including: feelings faces cards, scripted stories, visuals, problem solving kit, household rules template, "how to" guides, a family workbook and a family routine guide with suggestions for how to prevent and respond to challenging behaviors in your daily home routine and what skills to teach to improve the behavior. This training is ideal for parents and caregivers of young children as well as any early childhood service provider or teacher who is looking for information to support families of young children.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

In this training we will walk through the Family Guide to Transition Planning-Preparing Students with Disabilities for Life After High School to assist families in understanding the transition planning process specifically from high school to life after high school. When families are knowledgeable about and invited to participate in the transition planning process, students with disabilities experience improved post-school outcomes in the areas of employment, postsecondary education, and independent living.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
NOTE: If you do not need CTLE credit you can register here Mid-State FACE Training Registration