Parent training schedule oct nov dec 2016 jan feb 2017

HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Autism Parent Training Workshops (IEP Mandated) 2016-17 As part of our district’s ongoing initiative to provide quality services for children with special needs, we are offering a series of parent trainings. The workshops will be held at the Fran Greenspan Administration Building and their scheduled dates are as follows: Workshop

Date/Time

Homework Help Visual Supports and Activity Schedules Social Stories The Hidden Curriculum and ASD Understanding Eligibility and Application Process for Adult Services Handling the Holidays Anger Management Theory of Mind College and Career Fair Be Sensory Smart

Friday, October 7, 2016 9:00 am Thursday, October 27, 2016 9:00 am Friday, November 18, 2016 10 :00 am Thursday, November 22, 2016 9:00 am Wednesday, November 30, 2016 7:00 – 8:30 pm Thursday, December 8, 2016 9:00 am Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:00 am Wednesday, January 25, 2017 10:00am Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Time TBD Thursday, February 16, 2017 10:00 am

*** Sign up is strongly encouraged to attend workshops so that you can be called in the event of cancellation or time change. *Workshops are given by the Half Hollow Hills District-wide Behavior Consultants. *Trainings are held at the Fran

Greenspan Administration Building.

HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Parent Training Workshop Schedule 2016-17

---------------------------------------------------------------Homework Help October 28, 2015 11:00 am This training will provide participants with strategies to help conquer the homework battle. Participants will learn to incorporate visuals and other such strategies that will set positive homework practices and assist children in becoming more independent.

Visual Supports and Activity Schedules October 27, 2016 9:00 am Students with autism are more successful when information is presented visually, especially given auditory processing difficulties commonly found in individuals with autism. Visuals can take almost any form, from labels found in the community that structure the social environment, to a graphic organizer or a task list. Activity schedules can be a useful visual tool for children with autism during many different activities, from planning leisure time to completing the morning routine and scheduling a trip into the community. Participants will generate strategies to introduce visuals into their homes.

Social Stories November 18, 2016 10:00 am Social interactions are often an area of focus for children on the spectrum. Language skills and social intent play a role in the development of this skill. This training focuses on strategies to develop the skills needed to successfully interact with other at school, home and community. Participants will have the opportunity to view sample social stories and identify components needed to generate a social story for their children.

The Hidden Curriculum and ASD November 22, 2016 9:00 am The Hidden Curriculum, developed by Brenda Smith Myles, refers to the social rules or guidelines that are assumed to be known and therefore not directly taught. Students with autism often have difficulty learning areas of The Hidden Curriculum across school, home and community. Participants will identify the concept of The Hidden Curriculum and provide examples found in the home, school and community. Participants will examine strategies for teaching and reinforcing Hidden Curriculum skills.

Understanding Eligibility and Application Process for Adult Services Information per attached flyer

Handling the Holidays December 8, 2016 9:00 am Participants will identify stressors children and teens with ASD experience at the holidays. They will be able to generate strategies for supporting their child's sensory needs, and will discuss using visual formats for information sharing at the holidays.

Finally, participants will plan elements of usual family routines that can be extended through the holidays.

Anger Management January 11, 2017 10:00 am Often times, children with disabilities have a difficult time identifying their emotions and controlling their impulses. This workshop will provide the participants with information on how to teach their child to identify and regulate their emotions. We will review proactive impulse control strategies and parents will learn how to identify appropriate strategies for their child.

Theory of Mind January 25, 2017 10:00 am Participants will identify Theory of Mind as a neurocognitive theory which states that people with autism spectrum disorder have varying degrees of difficulty in recognizing and comprehending the ideas and feelings of others from their outward appearance and behavior. They will analyze how Theory of Mind affects the learning and behavior of students with autism spectrum disorder across the school and daily life environments.

Participants will also investigate practical and positive ways to teach and reinforce Theory of Mind skills in learners with autism spectrum disorder of all ages and skill levels.

College and Career Fair February 7, 2017 Time TBD This evening fair will provide for parents access to information about options beyond high school. Parents will have an opportunity to learn about college programs and career options for their children directly from local schools and agencies.

Be Sensory Smart February 16, 2017 10:00 am For the first time, the DSM-5 has included a sensory component in its descriptors for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. This training will address sensory issues as it relates to students with autism. Participants will learn about the sensory systems and basic principles of sensory processing. Participants will analyze the benefits of addressing sensory needs for their own children and come up with sensory activities appropriate for their child based on information gained during the training.

Plan for the Future of Your Child with Special Needs

Wednesday, November 30th 7:00 – 8:30 pm Half Hollow Hills High School East Lecture Hall Vanderbilt Parkway Dix Hills, NY 11746

Understanding Eligibility and Application Process for Adult Services Provided by:

Regina Brandow, ESQ. Special Needs Attorney

Brian Mcllvain

Director of Education Services/Transition Planning Suffolk Independent Living Organization, Inc. (SILO)

This Workshop will address: Government Benefits and Entitlements Special Needs Trusts Financial/Estate Planning Guardianship Coordinated by:

Elaine E. Bova, LMSW -Transition Coordinator

Please contact Rose DiBernardo for registration (phone or email) 613-592-3194 or rdibernardo@hhh.k12.ny.us

The Half Hollow Hills Central School District Presents‌.

College & Career Expo A Resource Expo & Panel Presentation For Parents and Students

Transitioning from High School For Students with Disabilities

Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Fran Greenspan Administration Building 525 Half Hollow Road Dix Hills, NY 11746

Please plan on attending this wonderful opportunity to prepare for your child’s future. Meet representatives from a variety of agencies and organizations in the areas of Recreation, Employment and Education.

Please RSVP to Rose DiBernardo at rdibernardo@hhh.k12.ny.us

For further information contact: Elaine E. Bova, LMSW Transition Coordinator (631) 592-3368 / ebova@hhh.k12.ny.us

HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Parent Training Workshop Schedule

HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT In order to secure your attendance at our Parent Training Workshops held in the Fran Greenspan Administration Building please fill out this form and return to: Half Hollow Hills Central School District 525 Half Hollow Road Dix Hills, NY 11746 Attn: Pupil Personnel – Parent Workshops Name____________________________

Date _______________

Child’s School____________________ Phone number in the event of cancellation _________________________ I am not interested in attending the parent training workshops.

I am interested in attending the following workshops: Workshop

Date/Time

Homework Help

Friday, October 7, 2016

Visual Supports and Activity Schedules

Thursday, October 27, 201

Social Stories

Friday, November 18, 2016

The Hidden Curriculum and ASD

Thursday, November 22, 2016

Understanding Eligibility and Application Process for Adult Services Handling the Holidays

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Anger Management

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Theory of Mind

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

College and Career Fair

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Be Sensory Smart

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Thursday, December 8, 2016

*** Sign up is strongly encouraged to attend workshops so that you can be called in the event of cancellation.

525 Half Hollow Road, Dix Hills, NY Fax: 631-592-3904