Hudson City Schools

Trainings, Workshops and Opportunities: 

The 2nd Annual Transition night at Kent Roosevelt High School is open to all IEP and 504 families ages 14-22. Come out and see one or all speakers or just stop by the fair tables. November 6, 5-7pm!  To view the speaker list and resources available click the flyer here: Kent Roosevelt Transition Night

Archived Trainings/Events:  

"If I Knew Then, What I Know Now...". Each year Summit County Educational Service Center (ESC) and Summit County Development Disabilities Board (DD) host a Parent Training Academy.  This year's topics are "If I Knew Then, What I Know Now" and will feature families of former students sharing and answering questions on what would have been helpful to know in regard to support and services while their child was in Elementary School, Middle School, and High School (one session for each grade band). Here are the sessions with dates and times: High School Tuesday, January 24th 6:30p-8:00pm, Middle School Tuesday, February 7th 6:30p-8:00pm., Elementary School Tuesday, February 21st 7:00p-8:00pm.  Please register to receive the virtual webinar link through this flyer: If I Knew Then

The next SST8 Parent Access Collaborative (PAC) meeting this year is coming up on Wed. 11/9/22, 9:00 - 11:15 am at the ESC, 420 Washington Ave, Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Topic: Mental Health Services In Your County.  Here is the link again to the meetings this year: PAC meeting calendar 22 23 Please register here: https://www.sst8.org/protected/EventRegistration.aspx?rCode=40GUI

Transition Talk with Parents and Portage DD: Join us, via ZOOM, on Tuesday September 20 for an informal discussion about your teen's transition journey and what happens after graduation. Meet other parents, DD staff, community members, and former students to help support you through the transition process.  This month we will be talking about resources beyond the classroom walls that will help you design a productive school year. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 6:00 PM. To register please contact Laura Fechter - LauraF@portagedd.org  Flyer: DD Transition Talks Flyer

Conquering Dyslexia, Family and Caregivers Book Study: State Support Team Region 6 is offering a book study on Conquering Dyslexia, specifically for families and caregivers of children with reading difficulties. Caregivers will learn instructional approaches that work best for their children who have this disorder, and the most current information for parents so they can advocate for their children and communicate with educators effectively. More information about how to sign up for the book study can be found in this linked flyer. Don't delay, as the registration window closes 9/16/2022! SST6 will provide the book for registered participants. 

Parent Access Collaborative- PAC Calendar for 2022-23 meetings. Please join State Support Team - Region 8's for their annual PAC meetings where information is shared, free workshops, and speakers provided on various disability-related topics for parents, school districts, and agencies throughout the Summit, Portage, and Medina counties. All PAC meetings are free and held at the Educational Service Center (ESC) of Summit County, 420 Washington Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls. See the calendar, visit them on FaceBook at SST8 Parent Access Collaborative, or email Marianne Lesko for information at pac@sst8.org.  Calendar: PAC 2022 23 Calendar 

Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) is offering free one on one reading mentor training to parents/caregivers to help families mentor their own children. https://www.smore.com/pdmy9-summer-reading-resources?ref=email-content#w-7817065371

Summer Reading Books with Neurodivergent topics: Neurodivergent Books/Articles

Reminder: Two different ways to get information about Transition. One is in person at Summit County ESC 4/7/2022  in Cuyahoga Falls: Summit Cty. Transition Fair 4/7/22  and the other is a Virtual Transition Expo which you can watch in the comfort of your own home: Virtual Transition Expo 2021-22

Section 504 Plan "Lunch and Learn" webinar by Tammie Sebastian from OCECD is on February 16, 12:00-1:30pm.  For the Section 504 training, participants will gain a functional knowledge of parents’ rights under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and how this can assist children with disabilities in the educational environment. Participants will review the history behind Section 504, learn the requirements of writing a Section 504 Accommodation Plan, and learn the differences between an IEP and a Section 504 Accommodation Plan. All are welcome and registration is required: Section 504 Webinar Information and Registration

• Service providers
• Offices of Accessibility - Kent State, Akron, Stark State
• Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
• Financial Planners
• Summit County Probate Court 
• Akron Children's Hospital
• And more!

Flyer: Summit Transition Fair 2022 , please register on this flyer link. 

Charting the Course, Sailing through Graduation and Beyond. A parent training at Woodridege High School. Date: October 27, 2021 Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Where: WHS Auditeria. Topics: Understanding the Transition Section and Services on my child’s IEP • Services provided by Summit Developmental Disabilities Board • Preparation for Competitive Employment • How to earn credit for graduation through employment • Supportive services for success at work. Flyer for the event: Preparing for After High School

De-Escalating Challenging Behaviors: A free training for parents and caregivers on November 3, 2021.  For complete information on this training and to register please go to this link: De-escalating Challenging Behavior Training flyer

State Support Team Region 8’s Parent Access Collaborative (PAC) offers free workshops for families of students with disabilities and parent mentors. Please RSVP – all meetings are free. Meetings start at 9:30. Please register on SST8.org by going to this events calendar and finding the date of the event to register SST8 Events Calendar, Register Here . Dates, times, and topics are subject to change.

2021-2022 PAC Dates/ Topics /Presenters:

September 29, 2021 Note: shorter meeting from 9:30 - noon SST8 Updates The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center – exploring a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) approach to planning for family engagement and the critical role of families and how Parent Mentors can use MTSS to support families in their districts Jenine Sansosti – SST8 Barbara Boone, Ph.D. – Principal Investigator and Director of the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center and CETE

October 20, 2021 Note: shorter meeting from 9:30 - noon Dyslexia – specific strategies to communicate with families and ways to have productive conversations, learning about Dyslexia vs. Dysgraphia, differentiating between SDI and Accommodations, opportunities for independence through Assistive Technology, and more Mary Jo O’Neill, M.Ed. – Special Education Advocate, Hickman & Lowder Co., LPA

November 10, 2021 Charting the LifeCourse – We’ll explore the framework and learn about the set of tools that help people and families organize their ideas for a good life and goals. And also identify how to use these tools and resources. Charting the LifeCourse is for ALL individuals across ALL ages and abilities. Barbara Sapharas – Ohio Ambassador for Charting the LifeCourse, University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC)

February 9, 2022 TBD

April 13, 2022 Gary Tonks - In this open forum you will learn about legislative issues, waivers, changes and updates in DD and Medicaid services, and anything else you wanted to know or ask! Gary Tonks and David Lewis – ARC of Ohio

Meetings held at the ESC of Summit County, 420 Washington Ave, Cuyahoga Falls, unless otherwise noted. Questions about PAC? Please contact Marianne Lesko, PAC Consultant, at PAC@sst8.org. Other questions? Contact Alice Doyle at AliceD@sst8.org

Special Education Family Survey: Hudson City School District has been selected by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) to participate in a Special Education Family Survey along with several other districts across the state. Below is an invitation for families to participate. The invitation has a link and QR code where parents or guardians can access the survey which will be open until April 30, 2021.  It should only take about 10 minutes to complete and your responses will be confidential. Districts will ultimately be receiving aggregate data so that they can continue to support parent engagement in the special education process. As an added bonus the ODE will enter families who participate in the survey into a drawing for several $50 Amazon gift cards. Your chance of winning a gift card is approximately 2.0%. Please consider supporting the survey through this link: Special Education Family Survey

Learning Aid Ohio Education Summer Program for Students: This summer from June 1- Sept. 30, 2021, families have the opportunity for meaningful educational experiences for thier children in response to the challenging school year of distance learning. Financially qualifying families will have access up to $2000 per child to subsidize the cost of tutors, aides, or in-home providers who can provide learning support for students on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Section 504 Plans. Learn more at https://www.learningohio.com/

Northern Summit County Virtual Youth Transition Expo: A virtual gathering of agencies and community partners that offer services and assistance to students on IEP’s and 504’s ages, 14-22. There are 5 Virtual Rooms to explore, Room 1: Introduction: Penny Haser, Committee Chair. Room 2, Vendors/Speakers: Goodwill, UDS, Hattie Larlham, Help Foundation,Teammates, Creative Rehab and Koinonia. Room 3, Speakers: Transition 101- Kerry Agins Esq.; Guardianship - Magistrate Paula Haas; Benefits Analysis - Neil Burt,CESP/WIP; Stable Accounts - Nick Hancart. Room 4, Post-Secondary: College, Trade and Career Program Information. Room 5, Resources: SST8, Parent Mentors, METRO, ASPIES and Summer Camp information. The Expo is available from March 22, 2021 to June 4, 2021 you will need to sign in to enter the Expo, Click Here: Northern Summit County Virtual Youth Expo 2021

Understanding & Writing IEP's : Please join us for Understanding & Writing IEP's presented by Laryssa Beatty, Information Specialist from OCECD.  Participants will gain an understanding of the components and documentation necessary to develop an IEP, who is involved in the process and roles of the parent and schools.  The Parent Mentors of Hudson, Nordonia & Twinsburg are hosting this Lunch & Learn webinar on Feb 23, 12:00- 1:30 pm, please register for the webinar link. Registration: https://tupperware.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvd-uprDwpH9VNBVOX8J6fy2QMTCxqk0n4

Special Education Eligibility and the Initial Evaluation Process Webinar for Parents/Guardians: This webinar will cover what the special education eligibility evaluation is, the purpose of it, the Evaluation Team Report (ETR) and it's meeting as well as give you an overview of the evaluation process. Additionally, it will cover the eligibility categories for special education and the role of a parent/guardian in the process. Morning and Evening Sessions are available on January 21st, from 11:00 am- 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm. Register to receive the link: Initial Special Education Evaluation Webinar

Milestones Parent On Demand Trainings: SERIES: Growing Family Resilience, Presented by: Sarah Buffie MSW, LSW from Soul Bird Consulting; Claudia Lopez, MA from Profluence.  Parenting with Success: The COVID Edition Presented by: Rachel Torrance, MEd, BCBA, COBA, Owner and Director, Accessing Abilities, LLC, Supports for Increasing Safety for Children and Adults with ASD Presented by: Salina Miller and Beth Thompson, MSSA, LSW, from Milestones Autism Resources, SERIES: Families at the Center of a Connected Community, Presented by: Candice Jones-Peelman, Tim Vogt, and Bridget Vogt, from Starfire , Your Vote Matters: Disability Rights and Voting, Presented by: Will Gallup, Cuyahoga County Board of DD Good Life Ambassador, Socially Distanced, Not Socially Isolated: Strategies for Maintaining Connections with Family & Friends, Presented by: Melissa Baker M.S., CCC-SLP, and Jennifer Blankenship, LISW, BCBA from Bright Futures Therapeutic Services  REGISTER HERE: https://www.milestones.org/services/ohio-family-network/register-for-an-event

Ocali Webinar Series: January 7: More Transition Mythbusting! Transition Planning Myths, Realities and Resources: This session is a continuation of exploring the transition planning process and the importance of planning for the transition to adult life and dispelling myths. Discover how multi-agency teams can work together with youth and families to create a meaningful plan using information from the transition assessment. Strategies and resources for virtual transition planning will be shared.  January 14: Strategies to Support Early Learning and Well-Being in Changing Times, Early childhood settings have been dramatically impacted by COVID-19. From changing safety guidelines to creating engaging environments and connections, supporting children to be resilient in times of stress and change is essential. This session explores foundational strategies to help guide and build resilience in young children. January 21: Online Instruction Based on Communication Mode, From face-to-face to online, or hybrid—school has taken many forms during the pandemic. Ensuring all learners have access to the curriculum has been essential, which starts with identifying each learner’s preferred communication mode. Learn how to identify learners’ preferred communication mode and what that means for access. January 28: Why Checklists, Especially Now When the World is Upside Down Checklists can be a great way to keep organized. As we multi-task in our professional and personal lives during this pandemic, checklists can help take the edge off of thinking. Discover an eye-opening experience and leave with outstanding examples that can be used immediately. Learn More and Register Today!

State of Ohio: Webinar Series, Student Success:Preparation for Adulthood. NTID FutureQuest is partnering with Ohio Hands & Voices, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, and Ohio School for the Deaf in a four-part webinar series for parents and students in Ohio. Each hour-long workshop will address topics specific to the transition of students from high school to post-high school. This will be a four-part series happening via Zoom, and designed for parents, students, and VR professionals. Register for individual workshops or all four. You may register at any time before the start of each workshop. Register at rit.edu/ntid/futurequest#register-today under the Ohio workshops. Flyer: Transition Webinar Series

Families Are First Teachers, a video series by State Support Team 8: More than ever, families are called to support their children's learning at home. Parents are taking on new roles to help their children find success in remote instruction, navigate the challenging times we're all living through, and just get through daily life activities. Summit ESC and State Support Team Region 8 have come together to create short videos with practical strategies that parents and caregivers can use immediately when helping their children in learning and in life.  Visit the Summit ESC YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARBESenidXg&list=PLVu6mOCkI0lNVj8O2C7rB1qVs0jZo3awN

Learning Aid Ohio is a new state program designed to provide additional supplemental learning support for students with IEPs on remote learning.  Learning Aid Ohio, connects tutors, aides, and in-home providers who can offer distance learning support with students who have IEPs. Students with IEPs have individualized accommodations that are difficult to achieve without in-person help and Learning Aid Ohio will help bridge the gap in services to help promote academic success this school year. Support comes in the form of funding up to $1,500 per family per quarter to help subsidize the cost of your chosen learning providers, providers have to be approved by the state. To qualify for additional learning support the student must be an Ohio resident, be learning full-time remotely, be on an IEP during the 2020-2021 school year and be experiencing financial hardship as outlined by the Federal Poverty Level Guidelines.  If your student meets these requirements please visit the state website and apply for support https://www.learningohio.com/ .  Additionally this is a new service, the Provider list currently states it will be available on 11/5/20.  If you have a tutor or service that has experience in educational support, know someone with educational credentials or is good working with students with disabilities, please encourage them to apply.  

Get Ready, Get Set, VOTE! An Inclusive Step-by-Step Program- to help all voters. September 23, 2020, 7:00pm. FREE Virtual Zoom Program. Are you registered to vote?  Do you need help getting registered? Will you vote by mail or in person? This session will teach you everything you need to know to vote for this important November election. Doug Blecher, Autism Personal Coach & Maggie Scotece, Disabilities Right Ohio -will discuss the importance for ALL voters to exercise their right to vote AND how to vote. Questions Contact: Wendy  wendy@livespecial.com or 216-509-5015.  Register: https://www.wizevents.com/register/register_add.php?sessid=11757&id=7519

Virtual Family Q&A Sessions: Special Education, School and COVID-19 Join The University of Cincinnati Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCCEDD)us on the second Thursday of each month, September – December 2020, in a facilitated, open format event where we focus on your child's Special Education Services and school experiences. We will provide the latest in federal guidelines, and state information on best practices for schools during COVID-19. You will be able to ask questions and share your experiences with other families. The sessions are offered free of charge; however, registration is required. Space is limited. Dates (attend any number of sessions): • Thursday, September 10 Register here, https://bit.ly/32MWDmp • Thursday, October 8 Register here, https://bit.ly/32O7Cw7 • Thursday, November 12 Register here, https://bit.ly/32OKugL • Thursday, December 10 Register here, https://bit.ly/2EUlSv1 Start time for each session: • 6:30 pm Questions: Email Celia Schloemer, UCCEDD Family Support Coordinator, at celia.schloemer@cchmc.org  Link to flyer: Q and A Session on Special Education

PAC MEETING CALENDAR 2020-21: State Support Team–Region 8’s Parent Access Collaborative (PAC) offers free workshops for families of students with disabilities and parent mentors. Meetings will be held virtually in 2020. All meetings are from 9:30 – 12:00. Please register on SST8.org. To register on the SST8.org website select News & Events, then choose the Event Calendar and then select your Meeting Date. Dates, times, and topics are subject to change.

-PAC Mtg., September 23, 2020, SST8 Updates Behavior – what an FBA/BIP process looks like, what information can and should be included, who is involved and how. Jenine Sansosti / Helen Brophy – SST8 Jessica Campagna – Behavior Specialist, ESC Summit County.

-PAC Mtg., October 21, 2020, Sexuality - teens and young adults , pre-teens & younger children Donna Bernert, PhD, LSHE, Kent State University Katherine Antall, MS, Human Sexuality Specialist, Cuyahoga County Board of DD November 18, 2020 Early Intervention and Transition Pre-K and School Age Stacey Smith – SST8 Educational Consultant.

-PAC Mtg., February 17, 2021, Office of Exceptional Children- The Office for Exceptional Children provides leadership, assistance and oversight to school districts and other entities that provide differentiated instruction for students with disabilities and gifted students. Visit their website for family resources. http://education.ohio.gov/Parents

-PAC Mtg., April 14, 2021,  Gary Tonks from ARC of Ohio- In this open forum you will learn about legislative issues, waivers, changes and updates in DD and Medicaid services, and anything else you wanted to know or ask! Gary Tonks / David Lewis – ARC of Ohio All meetings will be held virtually for the 2020 session. Meetings are from 9:30 – 12:00. SST8 | 420 Washington Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

Deaf Is Diverse Webinar: Presenter: Tabitha Belhorn, Parent Mentor at Ohio School for the Deaf. In this webinar you will have an introduction to deaf culture and the unique needs of students who have any degree of hearing loss, from mild to profound or unilateral to bilateral. We will discuss how IDEA and ADA specifically support the educational needs of students with hearing impairments or deafness and can how they can be applied to real-life situations. A variety of tools and resources to support families, teachers, and related services providers will also be presented. Recording: https://vimeo.com/413608039/b40d9228ca

ESY and Compensatory Education During COVID-19, Speakers: John Price, Esq. Disability Rights Ohio And Krushawna Harper, Parent Leader. John Price: Preparing for ESY and Compensatory Education Discussions Post-COVID-19 • Legal Standards for Compensatory Education and Extended School Year (ESY) • Impact of COVID-19 Guidance on Comp Ed and ESY • Steps you can take to help make sure your child gets what they need • Notes on what services might look like during the pandemic.  Link to PDF presentation: https://www.ohiof2f.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DRO-ESY-PPT-Final-5-19-2020.pdf and the webinar presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL1AGYjSx7k&feature=youtu.be

Cincinatti Childrens Hospital, Promoting Positive Behaviors at Home During COIVID19.  Webinar Posting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRwWvdTTanU&feature=youtu.be

National Federation of Families for Childrens Mental Health: The collection of resources in the following link includes videos, toolkits, activities to use at home and more to support parents and caregivers and their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.ffcmh.org/covid-19-resources-for-parents?fbclid=IwAR2i3emNeU24bj2t3axDHSeFuxGSyonaxxafNC6-C1pcrtqI8SgR4TWqyDY

OCALI Autism Support for Families during COIVID 19 :https://www.ocali.org/project/resource_gallery_of_interventions/page/to-support-families-during-the-COVID-19-crisis

 

Do you have questions about your child’s rights to FAPE? Do you have questions on what schools are required by law to provide this school year? Join us this evening at 7:00 p.m. for a zoom session with Kerry Agins Esq. who specializes in special education law. She will help answer the questions that you may have. RSVP to ina@usod.org . Click on the link for more information ! http://ow.ly/iFp750BasuJ  (After you register you will receive a link to the presentation to view at a later time if need be.)

Connecting for Kids Virtual Programs: As we all face this new normal and more days of distance learning, please know that you are not alone. We hear every day from families that are dealing with children who are hurting and missing their old routines, friends and activities. They are displaying this hurt in meltdowns, defiance and other behaviors. We have created a lineup of virtual programs to help you during these difficult days. Sign up for one of our upcoming programs:

• Early Elementary: letter recognition, phonemic awareness, sight words, phonics
• Mid-to-Late Elementary: fluency, phonics, long-word decoding, comprehension, textbook reading, writing
• Middle and High School: doubling reading speed, comprehension, writing, notetaking, test preparation, textbook strategies

See flyer Univ of Akron Spring Summer Reading Programs or if you are having trouble opening the flyer please visit our website at https://uakron.readingclasses.org/.

Transition Booster Session:Pre-Employment Skills and Employment Preparation. Are you a parent, caregiver or professional working with youth and young adults who have developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs and would like to learn more about Pre-Employment Skills and Employment Preparation? Then this in-depth, interactive and FREE session is for YOU! In this session you will learn how to support youth with Developmental Disabilities (DD) in gaining pre-employment skills, such as how to complete tasks and interact with others, that will prepare them for success in the workforce. This session will be VIRTUAL via Zoom. All registrants will receive an email the morning of the session with the Meeting ID and Password. Speakers: Erin Riehle, RN, MSN, Senior Director of Project Search and Celia Schloemer, Family Support Coordinator at CCHMC. Date And Time, Mon, May 18, 2020. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transition-booster-session-pre-employment-skills-and-employment-preparation-2020-virtual-tickets-94087194331

The Autism Society of Greater Akron ASGA’s mission is more critical than ever as we serve one of the most vulnerable populations in our community – individuals with autism and their families – at a time when we cannot physically come together. Like all Ohio families, this is tough. For families with a child with autism, who often have communication challenges, thrive on routine, and depend on the village of teachers, therapists, and other support professionals – it can be a disaster! The Autism Society of Greater Akron’s Board of Directors and staff have worked hard to re-prioritize our budget and programs to respond to the many requests we have received for help and support that meet people’s needs today. Our goals have not changed, we are just doing them a little differently. Sign up for our newsletter to receive weekly updates, or join us on Facebook or Twitter.

First Virtual Milestones National Autism Conference, June 11-16: Registration open! Join professionals, parents and individuals with autism online for the first virtual Milestones National Autism Conference, June 11-16, for world-class speakers, networking and support. With more than 90 sessions and CEUs offered in 12 disciplines, this is the must-attend autism event of the year to gain evidence-based, practical strategies for work, at home or to use in your community, all from the comfort of your computer, phone or tablet. Attendees this year will receive on-demand access to sessions through August 31, ensuring you can catch more speakers than ever before, all at a new discounted registration rate. Financial scholarships are also available! Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, learn and raise the bar for what is possible. Register today at milestones.org/conference.

Family ECHO is a series of video conference calls for parents and caregivers of children with developmental disabilities, sponsored by Nationwide Childrens. Family ECHO uses ZOOM technology to connect you with a team of interdisciplinary experts for presentation and discussion on topics related to improving and managing behaviors, self care, family supports and resources. This unique format allows you to learn from home during this unique time. Families and caregivers are encouraged to sign up for sessions early as space is limited. Topics for the next month include Family and Community Resources, Family Support and Behavoir Management. For complete information and to register please click here: Family ECHO Info and Registration , Direct Registration link https://redcap.nchri.org/surveys/index.php?s=JLKWCKM9YW

Archived Posts:

Virtual PAC Meeting on May 6, 2020 with the Gary Tonks from the ARC of Ohio, Everything You Wanted to Know About Waivers, Legislative Changes, and Updates in DD & Medicaid Services: Gary Tonks, CEO of the ARC of Ohio and David Lewis, COO, will be available for a virtual Zoom meeting to share their vast knowledge about waiver options, legislative changes, and updates in DD and Medicaid services. In this shortened open forum they will take our questions about this complicated process. We hope you can join us on May 6 from 9:30 - 11:30. Register here. This meeting will be held virtually with Zoom. Once you register, you will receive information about how to participate in this session. If you already registered for the 4/15 meeting, you will automatically be registered for this meeting. Follow up: YouTube Video of Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=11&v=oCpIf1RlMVI&feature=emb_title

Parent’s Rights in the Special Education Process Training, Sponsored by theOhio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities - OCECD. Participants will gain a functional knowledge of parent’s rights under IDEA 2004. The six components of FAPE will be discussed and explained. Timelines under IDEA, as well as, the evaluation, referral and testing process will be covered. Participants also will learn the basic facts about mediation, ODE complaint procedures, resolution meetings and due process procedures. Tammie Sebastian, OCECD, will present this training.May 7, 2020  7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Click the following link to register for the training: Parent's Rights Webinar 

Transition Bootcamp, for parents, caregivers, or professionals working with youth and young adults who have developmental disabilities and/or special health care needs. Topic: Achieving Quality Employment – For All, Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 6:30-8:30pm Reed Memorial Library, Jenkins Room, 167 E. Main St., Ravenna OH 44266. Register online: https://portagecoachievingemployment.eventbrite.com Attendees will explore tools and resources to help plan for, obtain, and maintain community employment, including Pre-Employment transition Services (pre-ETS) learn a person-centered and outcome focused manner for preparing students and young adult(14 and up) for community jobs, receive an agency overview of Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) and Vocational Rehabilitation. Speakers:Employment & Community Life - Britta Hough - Regional Community Life Engagement Project Manager for NE Ohio Region of Employment First. Employment First ensures that individuals eligible for DD services in Ohio have as many opportunities as possible to work and thrive in their communities. Community Employment - Roya Hood - Rehabilitation Program Specialist for Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities in the Supported Employment and Transition Unit, providing technical support and assistance to projects and partnerships related to Supported Employment and students with disabilities. Questions or need accommodations for this Transition Booster session? Contact Jeanne,  parentmentor@kentschools.net, 330-676-7661.  Flyer: Transition Bootcamp Spring 2020

NEW! Transition Exploring Program – a separate session for transition age youth The Program will guide transition age youth through hands-on social and career activities. This month will focus on money management. Contact: Laura Fechter, School-Age Transition Coordinator, with questions or to RSVP- (330)678-2400 x2204 lauraf@portagedd.org

Transition Bootcamp, Cleveland: Booster sessions are intended to provide information on the transition from school to adult life for youth with disabilities. Families, individuals with disabilities, educators, and other professionals are invited to attend these sessions at no cost. All Sessions are from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Boulevard, Cleveland, OH, 44131. MAR. 5 Social Media & Safety: Attendees will learn about specific issues that exist related to internet safety; such as cyber bullying, sexting and texting, taking and sending photos, and spending money, and how to use visual supports to teach rules and expectations when using technology/social media about hardware and software options that can limit and monitor the use of technology, such as apps, guided access, and services available through internet providers Speakers: Jessica Goetz Ambrose, M.Ed. & Others from the Behavior and Curriculum Intervention Specialist Department, CCBDD Register Online: https://tinyurl.com/yg9h24ch  Flyer: CLE 2020 Transition Boosters

PAC (Parent Training): WAIVER QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WITH GARY TONKS FROM THE ARC OF OHIO. Gary Tonks, CEO for the ARC of Ohio, and Dave Lewis, COO, will host this open forum where you will learn about waiver options, the latest legislative changes, and updates in DD and Medicaid services. Date: April 15, 2020, 9:30am - 1:30pm. Location: Summit ESC, 420 Washington Street Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Questions? Call Marianne Lesko at 330-945-6634 x: 513927 or email at pac@sst8.org. Find PAC on Facebook at SST8. Please register if attending, lunch is served: https://tinyurl.com/yy5c2jg2 Flyer: PAC mtg Waivers 4 15 20 

Northern Summit County Youth Transition Fair 2020: An event to learn about various topics on transition from high school to postsecondary adult life. There will be speakers who will talk about Transition Goals on the IEP, The difference between OOD and DD services and Guardianship. Additionally there will be a dozen other organizations in attendance to share their information. The event is taking place on Saturday April 4th, 2020, 9:30 am -1:00pm at the Nordonia High School Media Center, 8006 S. Bedford Rd. Macedonia, OH. Please see the fair flyer for full details: Youth Transition Fair Flyer

Parent Transition Academy, an opportunity to explore various transition areas. 1. January 23- The Route to Self-Efficacy & SelfAdvocacy:  Self-Determination! @ Summit ESC, Presented by: Vonnie Michali & Kelly Weitzel– Kent State University 2. February 20-Navigating Transition: DD, OOD, and the IEP at Summit DD, Presented by: Jacquie Owens–Summit DD, Michele Shockey– OOD, Matt Marino– Summit ESC  3. March 12- Financial Planning for Students with Disabilities at Summit ESC, Presented BY: Brian Aikens– Aikens Financial Northwest Mutual 4. April 23- Guardianship and Healthcare Transitions at Summit DD, Presented by: Magistrate Paula Hass– Summit County Probate Court, & Erica Krapf– Akron Children’s Hospital Flyer: Parent Transition Academy 2020

When and Where: January 23 @ Summit ESC, Feb 20th @ Summit DD, March 12 @ Summit ESC, April 23 @ Summit DD 6:00- 8:00 pm, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Session begin at 6:30 pm. Who: Parents/ Guardians of Middle & High School  students identified with a disability, Address: *January 23 & March 12—Summit ESC– 420 Washington Ave. Cuyahoga Falls, February 20 & April 23– Summit County Board of DD  89 E Howe Rd, Tallmadge 

The Northeast Ohio Transition Symposium will have great information for both parents and educators!  Educators will be sharing innovative practices and programs to support positive secondary outcomes for students. Additional details provided in attachment. Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Lunch on your own, Kent State University Student Center, Second Floor, 1075 Risman Drive, Kent, Ohio 44242. Keynote Speaker: Melissa McClain, Akron Children’s Hospital, Topic: Building Resiliency to Strengthen Employment Skills.  Please see flyer for additional information: Transition Symp. Flyer  Registration is required: https://qrgo.page.link/dAZfD

2019 Northeast Ohio Regional Transition Collaborative Panel Discussion: Medical Transition 101 Thursday, October 17, 2019 6:00 – 8:30pm This new, free training is for families and caregivers who have youth and young adults with developmental disabilities and special health care needs and who are interested in learning more about the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare systems. Location: Educational Service Center 6393 Oak Tree Blvd. South Independence, OH 44131 Sign In 6:00 - 6:30pm Panel Discussion 6:30 – 8:00pm Erica Krapf, Ph.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist Akron Children’s Hospital  Talk with panelists from local health systems  Learn about the process of medical transition  Develop skills that can prepare you and your child  Discover strategies to begin the process and make a plan Meet Community Professionals: 8:00-8:30pm Register: https://tinyurl.com/y5fmydf2 Questions? Contact Amy Clawson, amy.clawson@cchmc.org, 513-814-0674 Flyer: Medical Transition 101 Meeting

Project STIR Training [Steps Toward Independence and Responsibility] June 19 - 21, 2019 To register for this training or click this link: www.osdaohio.org/ This training is designed to provide you tools to learn about YOU and advocate for yourself, connect with others, gain leadership skills and create a path to the good life YOU want! Topics include: ✓ Speaking up about things important to you: • Knowing Yourself & Standing Up for Yourself • Communicating (effective and non-effective ways) • Solving Problems (individually and as a group) • Rights and Responsibilities • Self Determination and Being in the Community ✓ Learn to start or strengthen a local network group ✓ Charting your “LifeCourse” ✓ Plan next steps for training, advocacy and leading others. Participant Fee = $550 If you receive SELF Waiver services, you may arrange to pay part ($260) through Participant Goods and Services. See flyer for full details: Project STIR Advocacy

Milestones National Autism Conference is June 11-12, 2019 at the Cleveland IX Center.  You can now view the full 2019 conference schedule over at milestones.org. This year, Milestones is proud to provide more than 100 sessions and 10 specialized workshop tracks!  Register by May 14 and save with their Spring Special rates!

Transition Bootcamp: Medicaid Eligibility, Application & Appeals Process. Join us too discuss the Medicaid, Eligibility, Application, and Appeal process. This session is for parents, caregivers, or professionals working with youth and young adults who have developmental disabilities and/or require significant support. Light refreshments provided. Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 6:30-8:30pm Reed Memorial Library, Jenkins Room, 167 E. Main Street Ravenna OH 44266 Speaker: John Ballard Executive Director & Tami Gaugler Asst. Director of Tri-County Independent Living Center:  John is a former Director at Summit DD responsible for Residential Services, Transition Services and former Board member.  Tami is a current Board member and handles benefits advocacy. Flyer: Transition Medicaid Eligibility

Parent Access Collaborative (PAC):  Upcoming dates: April 17, 2019, 9:30-1:30pm Topic: ARC of Ohio Presentation. In this open forum, you will learn about legislative issues, waivers, changes and updates in DD and Medicaid services, and anything else you wanted to know! Gary  Tonks graciously takes our questions and helps us navigate the complex world of services. The meeting is FREE but, please use this link to register as we provide lunch for attendees. https://tinyurl.com/y564sudb

Northern Summit County Youth Transition Fair: A gathering of agencies and community partners that offer services and assistance to students on IEP’s and 504’s ages 14-22. Date: Saturday March 23, 2019 10:00 am- 1:00 pm at Nordonia Hills High School Library, 8006 S. Bedford Rd. Macedonia, Ohio 44056  See Flyer: Northern Summit County Youth Transition Fair 

OCECD Facebook Live Educational Choice Options and Special Needs Scholarship Programs in Ohio. When, Tuesday, March 26th, 2:30pm Where, This is an online event. Register and find more information here: https://www.smore.com/ctbd8

It can be difficult and uncomfortable to explain puberty and relationship boundaries to anyone, but sharing this information with those with cognitive disabilities poses additional challenges. We can help! USOD is pleased to announce a very special weekend workshop series facilitated byTerri Couwenhoven on Friday, March 8 & Saturday March 9 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Independence. Terri Couwenhoven, M.S. is an AASECT certified sexuality educator who specializes in developing programs and resources for people who have cognitive disabilities, their families, and the professionals who support them. She is the author of several books on this topic. When she is not teaching or writing, she is the Clinic Coordinator for the Down Syndrome Clinic at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. She is the mother of two girls. Her oldest daughter has Down syndrome.   The Sexuality Education Series is comprised of five sessions, all of which are open to the community. The Friday evening workshop provides an overview of normal sexuality across the lifespan (physical, emotional, and psychological). This workshop is only for parents/guardians, caretakers, educators and medical professionals. The Saturday morning workshops cover puberty and parents are encouraged to attend with their children with Down syndrome, age 9-18. There will be separate sessions for parents/sons and parents/daughters. Medical professionals and educators may also attend. This will be a comfortable, safe, and fun environment. Videos, slides, pictures, and games will used to improve comprehension for tweens/teens. The Saturday afternoon workshops are a two-part series that cover relationships and boundaries. The subject matter will include a discussion on rules for private parts and is adult in nature. Therefore, we suggest that only adults/self-advocates with cognitive disabilities who are 18+ attend. A parent waiting room will be available. Course descriptions and workshop times are listed on the event flyer. There is a $10 registration fee per adult, per session. Individuals with cognitive disabilities will receive FREE admission. The last day to register is Sun. March 3. FLYER : Sexuality Education Series for Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities REGISTER HERE: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=usod&id=42

Transition Services are activities that prepare students with disabilities to move from high school to post-school life. To learn more about the topic families are invited to attend this year’s Parent Transition Academy evening meetings. Next Topics: Determination and Self-Advocacy Skill Building During and After High School, Parent Panel on Transition and The Post-High School Parent Perspective and a Transition Fair will begin at 4:30.  A few of the Fair Vendors scheduled are Summit Developmental Disabilities Board, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, Summit County Probate Court, Tri-County Independent Living, Guided Transitions for Supported Individuals, Summit Metro Parks and Ohio Means Jobs. This year's final session is February 21, 4:30 - 8:30 pm, Sessions begin at 6:00 pm, Transition Fair at 4:30pm. Location: Norton Middle School 4108 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Norton, Ohio. Flyer: Parent Panel and Transition Fair

Green Schools Provider Expo Featuring Providers of Special Needs Services.  The Green School's Parent Mentors have invited surrounding community families to join them during their Celebration of Education to learn of opportunities and servives availble to families. Saturday, February 23rd, Green High School, Green OH, 9:00 am—2:00 pm. Green Parent Mentor Provider Expo 2019

Summer and Beyond for Children and Youth with Disabilities.  The 21st Annual Summer and Beyond Fair is Saturday, February 16, 2019 - 10:00 am to 1 pm at Woodside Event Center at St. Michael's (5025 Mill Road, Broadview Heights, OH 44147).  This annual event offers educators, families and those who support children and youth with disabilities an opportunity to talk to agencies and organizations who offer academic, social-emotional, therapeutic and recreational supports year round in order to assist in developing independence, enhance growth and development, and prepare for post-secondary options of students with disabilities. While there pick up your free copy of the '2019 Summer and Beyond Directory'.  There will be demonstrations from the world renown - Cleveland Dancing Wheels, Face Painting by Dixie, and Flower Clown Entertainment.   “Don't miss out on this FREE event and special guest visit – Cleveland Indians mascot, Slider”!  See Flyer: Summer and Beyond Fair

Parent Engagement Meeting:  "Understanding and Writing an IEP"   Presented by Karen Prokop, Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities(OCECD).  Wednesday, February 13, 6:30-8pm, Room 113-115. Kent State University Regional Academic Center, 2745 Creekside Dr. Twinsburg.  Arranged by Twinsburg, Hudson and Nordonia Hills Parent Mentors. Flyer: Understanding and Writing an IEP

“Parent’s Rights in the Special Education Process” A meeting for parents of students with Individual Education Plans (IEP’s).  Participants will gain a functional knowledge of parent’s rights under IDEA 2004 and learn facts about student's Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).  Topics include the evaluation, referral, and testing of students, parental IEP collaboration as well as the basic facts on disagreement resolution in the special education process. Presented by Karen Prokop, OCECD, www.ocecd.org  Location: Kent State Regional Academic Center, 2745 Creekside Dr., Twinsburg. Date: Monday, November 5, 2018 6:30-8:00 pm, Room 113-115. Organized by Twinsburg, Nordonia, and Hudson Parent Mentors.  For questions please contact Hudson Parent Mentor Darlene LaFontaine, 330-653-1296, lafontad@hudson.k12.oh.us No registration necessary.  Please make child care arrangements.

Transition Services are activities that prepare students with disabilities to move from school to post-school life. To learn more about the topic families are invited to attend this year’s Parent Transition Academy evening meetings. First meeting is October 25 at Norton High School from 6:00- 8:30 pm. Topic: Transition Law and Evidence Based Predictors & Practices. See flyer for details and registration: Transition Academy Flyer.   Remaining meeting dates are November 29, January 24 and February 21. 

Transition Bootcamp Conference: Are you a family member, caregiver or professional who wants to learn more about supporting a successful transition from school to adult life for youth with developmental disabilities? Then join us! Thursday, November 1, Registration 7:30am; Conference 8:15am – 4:00pm. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, OH. For details and registration see website: https://www.ucucedd.org/?page_id=2075  or link Cincinnati Transition Bootcamp .

PAC Field Trip to UDS, November 7, 2018 -  9:30 am – 1:30 pm United Disability Services is one of Summit County's largest non-profit providers of comprehensive services for individuals with developmental disabilities.  UDS is also one of the County's largest providers of employment services that range from in-house job training to community employment placement and supports. UDS Field Trip

2018 Portage County Area Transition Booster Sessions: Free for Parents, Caregivers and Professionals who care for/work with youth and young adults with developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs.

- Developing a Vision & Planning Your Life Tools to Use in IEPs and ISPs Tuesday, September 4, 2018, 6:30 - 8:30pm Presenter: Barbara Sapharas, Independent Consultant, Nisonger Center, The Ohio State University Mentor Trainer-The Learning Community for Person Centered Practices (TLC-PCP) Register online: https://tinyurl.com/y7w4f4j2

- Writing Quality IEP Transition Goals for Students age 14 years+ Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 6:30 - 8:30pm Presenter: Kerry Agins, Esq., Agins and Gilman, LLC Register online: https://tinyurl.com/ybj4zwq5

- Achieving Quality Employment – For All Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 6:30 - 8:30pm Presenters:  School Age & Post-Secondary Education – Earnestine Hargett, Disability Rights Ohio  Employment & Community Life – Britta Hough, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities  Community Employment – Alissa Otani-Cole, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Register online: https://tinyurl.com/y7wae3xh                                                                                                                                                                               

Have questions or need accommodations? Contact Jeanne, parentmentor@kentschools.net, 330-676-7661

2018 Cleveland Transition Booster Sessions Continue into the Fall. Free for Parents, Caregivers and Professionals who work with youth and young adults who have developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs. Location: Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital 20000 Harvard Rd., Warrensville Heights, OH 

Session 6: Achieving Quality Employment Thursday, September 13, 2018, 6:30 - 8:30pm Panel Presentations: 1. School Age/Post-Secondary Prep - Earnestine Hargett & Melissa Day, Disability Rights Ohio 2. Employment & Community Life - Britta Hough, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities 3. Community Employment - Julie A Hance, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Register online: https://tinyurl.com/yagav5vc

Session 7: Medicaid – Navigating the Application & Determination Process Thursday, October 11, 2018, 6:30 - 8:30pm Presenter: Margaret Schade, Medicaid Liaison, Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities Register online: https://tinyurl.com/yce8rjle

Session 8: Waivers: What is a Waiver? How Do I Get One? Waiting Lists, Needs Assessments, New Rules, and an Overview of the Changes Thursday, November 8, 2018, 6:30 - 8:30pm Presenter: Gary Tonks, Executive Director, The Arc of Ohio Register online: https://tinyurl.com/yc4ovbbm Note: Adult Healthcare Transition will be rescheduled at a later date. 

Have questions or need accommodations? Contact Amy, amy.clawson@cchmc.org or 513-814-0674

Sept. PAC Meeting (Parent Access Collaborative) September 26, 2018, 9:30- 1:30. PAC offers free workshops for families of students with disabilities and Parent Mentors. Topic's for September's workshop: County DD Boards will provide an overview of their services and how to access them. Then SST8 staff will share the latest on ODE, including Preschool and the New Forms. There will also be “10 Keys to a Productive Parent- Teacher Partnership – Supports for Parent Mentors”.
Please register on SST8. From there go to News & Events then Event Calendar then Select Meeting Date. All meetings (except the Field Trip) are held at the Summit Educational Service Center: 420 Washington Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Lunch is provided for all registered participants (except Field Trip).

Topics for remaining 4 meetings this year are Autism Answers, Field Trip to UDS, Emotional IQ and Soft Skills, Visit from the ARC of Ohio. click here for future meeting details: PAC Meetings for 2018-2019  

Questions about PAC? Please contact Marianne Lesko, PAC Consultant, at 330-945-6634 x513927 or email at PAC@sst8.org. Other questions? Contact Alice Doyle at AliceD@sst8.org

2018 Transition Bootcamp for Families of Transition-age Youth. These free sessions will provide information on the transition from high school to adult life for youth with disabilities. Families, individuals with disabilities, educators, and other professionals are invited to attend. Times are 6:30-8:30 pm and the location is at the Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital, 20000 Harvard Rd., Warrensville Heights, OH. (with the Sunday June 3rd location and date being the exception.)  Dates and Topics: Thursday, March 8 Self Determination, Thursday, April 12 Able/Stable Accounts, Sunday, June 3, 2:00-4:00pm Recreation, Leisure & Community Integration Activities location at the Friendship Circle, 27900 Gates Mills Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124, Thursday, June 21 Social Security Income (SSI & SSDI), Thursday, July 12 Adult Healthcare Transition, Thursday, September 13 Achieving Quality Employment, Thursday, October 11 Medicaid, Thursday, November 8 Waivers & Home Care Services. Questions? Contact Amy Clawson, amy.clawson@cchmc.org, 513-814-0674. Register for the sessions here: Transition Bootcamp Registration  Flyer: Transition Cleveland Bootcamp Flyer .

April PAC (Parent Access Collaborative) Meeting will be the last PAC Meeting for this school year. Mr. Gary Tonks, Exec. Director of the Arc of Ohio will present in an open forum. You will learn about legislative issues, waivers, changes and updates in DD and Medicaid services along with any questions you may have. The meeting is from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, April 18, 2018 at Summit ESC. 420 Washington Ave, Cuyahoga Falls. RSVP if you plan on attending to Alice Doyle at: aliced@sst8.org or 330 929-6634 ext. 511232 by April 13, 2018. Any questions? Contact Marianne Lesko, contact SST8’s PAC Consultant Marianne Lesko PAC@sst8.org or 330 929-6634, extension 513927.

Click this link for the SST8 April 2018 Newsletter

Milestones Autism Conf. June 14-15 at the Cleveland IX Center: Since its inception in 2003, Milestones’ Annual Autism Conference has strived to be a forum that would best serve the needs of professionals, families, and individuals with ASD, serving the autism community. Over the years, the conference has grown from 400 to 1,000+ attendees, with more than 90 workshops and 50 exhibitors! See Flyer for Conference  and Register at http://milestones.org/  

The FREE series, Parent Transition Academy has 1 remaining session to help you and your teen navigate the path to graduation and adulthood. The training is for parents and guardians of middle and high school students with special needs. Sessions are held at Copley High School, 3807 Ridgewood Rd., Copley, OH from 5:30-8:30 pm. RSVP to Brenda Palinkas with Summit ESC at 330-945-5600 ext. 511234 or register online at the Summit ESC event page. 

• April 19, 2018
  – Transition Panel with Parents and Professionals
  – Building Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy Skills

Building A Frame For Behavior At Home, A Free Parent Workshop, March 8th, 9am-2pm: Does your child struggle with downtime at home? Are you concerned with the unstructured time your child will have during spring and summer break? Could you use behavior strategies to manage challenging behaviors? If so, this parent workshop is for you. Flyer for workshop: Building a Frame for Better Behavior.  Note, this flyer is just in and is requesting you register today, March 2nd for the program.  Register Online https://tinyurl.com/parentspring or contact Alice Doyle at aliced@sst8.org or 330-929-6634 X511232. Address for the training is at the State Support Team Region 8, 420 Washington Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, OH  44221.

The PAC (Parent Access Collaborative) Meeting is on February 14, 2018 from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. The subject is Recreational Opportunities: Come hear from a variety of providers who offer recreational programming for persons with special needs and disabilities. Speakers will be represented from: All Star Training Club, Buddy Up Tennis, Camp Huddle, Empower Sports, Solon Blue Ribbon Programming and Special Olympics of Ohio.

If you would like to attend this PAC Meeting, please contact Alice Doyle at 330 929-6634 extension 511232 or email her at: aliced@sst8.org. Please RSVP by February 9, 2018. Any questions, please contact Marianne Lesko, PAC Consultant at PAC@sst8.org or call 330 929-6634 extension 513927. Location of the meeting is at the State Support Team 8 Bldg. 420 Washington Avenue Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

State Support Team 8 Family Newsletter, February 2018

First in a series of parent tranisiton meetings is coming up.  January 23, 2018 come out to learn about Transiton Law-Legislation for Life after High School and Evidence-based Predictors and Practices for Transition. The remaining 3 meetings are on 2/15, 3/6 and 4/19 all held at Copley High School 3807 Ridgewood Rd., Copley, OH.  See attached for the Parent Transition Academy topic information Parent Transition Academy

State Support Team 8 Family Newsletter, January 2018

Hearts For Music http://www.heartsformusic.org a non-profit created to provide special needs children and teens with a safe, non-judgmental and friendly place in which to practice and perform music as part of a team or ensemble. The program begins in January for ages 7 and up with two locations, Mantua and Brecksville, OH. Please see the following flyer for additional information and registration: Hearts for Music, The World's First Special Needs Orchestra

HCER offers "Activities for All This Winter!' 
The Adapted Mindful Creativity program features art and yoga (Grades 3-5). The second program Move and Groove Adapted Music features music and movement (Ages 12-21).  Programs start in January and registration is done through the HCER. Please see the following flyer for more information and a link to the HCER registration: Activities for All This Winter!                       

Journey to Kindergarten: Local organizations are partnering to host an evening event for parents focusing on how best to prepare preschoolers for a successful transition to kindergarten and beyond. Featured speakers, Sarah Jackson, early learning consultant from Summit ESC, will share techniques that can help you get your children off to a healthy start, build relationships with them throughout their lives, equip them with the necessary structure for healthy brain development and assist them in increasing their academic achievement. Instructional strategies that parents can use to address the visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic modalities of their children will also be addressed.  The event will end with a Q&A session with Hudson City Schools and Seton administrators and elementary teachers. January 30, 6:00-7:00 pm, Hudson Library. Sign up on Hudson Preschool Parent's Website or at: https://form.jotform.com/73324844621152  Link to flyer about the evening: Journey to Kindergarten