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Click here to browse our menu of free trainings that are available for your school, parent group or community organization. To download, print, and distribute copies of the menu, click here for English and here for Spanish.To schedule free presentations at your Manhattan school, parent group or community organization, please e-mail the Manhattan Parent Center or call us at (212) 677-4650.
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Turning 5 Orientation Guide
Since the transition process for students with disabilities from preschool to kindergarten can be complicated, it is especially helpful to have current information.
The NYC Department of Education recently released its 2009-2010 Turning Five Orientation Guide, an orientation guide for students with disabilities transitioning from preschool to school-age programs. Click here to view, download and/or print the Guide.
Questions? Contact the Turning 5 Coordinator for the district that you live in (contact information can be found on page 13 of the Guide).
As always, you can contact us any time for more assistance!
A Reorganization Conversation
A major reorganization at the New York State Education Department (NYSED) will merge Special Education with General Education from preschool through high school beginning July 1, 2010.
This is a very significant shift in policy and structure, one that will certainly have profound consequences for all students -- especially those with disabilities.
The Board of Regents is working toward the goals of “increasing access, opportunity and achievement for ALL students and closing achievement gaps,” and ensuring access and opportunity for student graduation and post-secondary success for both children and adults.
Click here to download a copy of NYSED's "Update on Implementation of the Regents Plan for Restructuring the State Education Department to Support Success".
Please let us know what you think!
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From the Manhattan Parent Center Blog
Tomorrow: Special Ed Reform -- What Does It Mean for Your Child?
Tomorrow - June 3, from 6PM - 6:30PM, Jean Mizutani of the Manhattan Parent Center will be discussing special education reform and children's rights on WFAS' "Peace of Mind with Bernie the Attorney".
Special Education Reform will bring significant changes to New York City children with special needs and their families. Manhattan Parent Center Director Jean Mizutani will discuss these changes and how they can affect your child’s rights and options. She will talk about the new Individualized Education Plan (IEP), how to partner with educators to assure that your child has appropriate educational services as New York City schools move toward inclusion of students with disabilities in more neighborhood schools and classrooms, and other issues of interest to parents.
"Special Education Reform & Your Child's Rights"
Thursday, June 3, 2010
6:05 pm — 6:35 pm
WFAS 1230 AM
Or listen online at www.WFASAM.com
Click here to download and share the flyer for this radio show.
From the Manhattan Parent Center Blog
Transition to College
Transition to college was the focus of a lively event presented by RCSN on May 13.
Dr. Chris Rosa (Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, City University of New York) and Alan Wachtel, MD (Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine and Director, Familyhealth Associates) engaged nearly 150 audience members in a lively conversation about the academic, social, developmental, legal, family and practical perspectives of this critical process.
Click here for pictures of the event.
Dr. Wachtel talked about how parents could support their children in developing the independence and decision-making tools needed for academic and social success.
Dr. Rosa focused on the critical differences between college and high school for students with disabilities, what to look for in a college, and the importance of a wide range of skills to ensure a successful college career.
Click here for a copy of Dr. Rosa’s presentation.
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