The Effective Parent: Navigating the IEP Meeting as an Equal Member
Parents are equal members of the IEP team and play a crucial role in advocating for their children to receive appropriate programs and services. This workshop shares practical strategies that families can use to prepare for meetings, communicate concerns, and ask effective questions to ensure their child’s needs are met.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12-1 pm, English with Spanish Interpretation
English: https://bit.ly/3S5iHpT Spanish: https://bit.ly/449NqVg
Presented by INCLUDEnyc.org
The Effective Parent Voice: Strategic Communication for Families
This workshop explores practical and common communication strategies to support meaningful parent engagement and participation. Participants will learn how to shape clear, consistent messages, including how to use AI tools appropriately.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 12-1 pm, English and Spanish
English: https://bit.ly/4vh7vVP Spanish: https://bit.ly/4eMg3y0
Presented by advocatesforchildren.org
The Effective Parent Today: Essential Advocacy Tools for Families
This session introduces the core skills parents need to advocate effectively for their child in today’s special education landscape in New York, where advocacy increasingly includes digital tools, virtual communication, and access to technical information. Parents and caregivers will gain practical guidance on understanding their rights, communicating with schools, and taking meaningful action to support their child’s success.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12-1 pm, Spanish with English Interpretation
Registration link: https://bit.ly/4uAsAJy
Presented by sinergiany.org/Events
The Effective Parent: How to talk to your Child/Student about Their Disability - Empowering vs Enabling
This interactive workshop will share strategies for parents and caregivers to develop confident, affirming, and developmentally appropriate ways to talk with their child about disability. We will explore how language, expectations, and daily interactions can either foster independence and self-advocacy or unintentionally reinforce dependence and limitations.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12-1 pm, English with Spanish Interpretation
Registration link: https://bit.ly/3QNdjHs
Presented by theliac.org
Presented by the New York Region 1 Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC) Collaborative.
All are welcome.