Does your child receive preschool special education services? Will . . . → Read More: ENCORE free early-bird Turning 5 talk Thursday, May 24]]> Kindergarten: The Great Beyond; Or, “You Mean I’m Not Done Yet?”

Encore presentation, last of the season!

Response to the May 8 talk has been overwhelming and that workshop is now full. I will be offering a seminar on Thursday, May 24, the final presentation of the season until autumn.

Does your child receive preschool special education services? Will he or she enter kindergarten in the fall of 2013?

What kind of elementary program will be right for your child? What are your rights and options?

Educate yourself early! Come hear a free presentation on how to:

• Learn your educational options, public and private
• Obtain the best evaluations and guidance
• Find an appropriate kindergarten program
• Understand your legal rights
• Get through the Turning 5 process and create an IEP

“Thank you for your Turning 5 workshop. You have alleviated so many of my fears and now I feel like I actually understand the process!”
–Parent Feedback, Fall 2010 Seminar

Date: Thursday, May 24, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Bank Street College of Education
Auditorium, lobby level
610 West 112th Street
RSVP: swillis@bankstreet.edu

What kind of elementary program will be right for your child? What are your rights and options?

Educate yourself early! Come hear a free presentation on how to:

Does your child receive Early Intervention services? Is he turning 3 in 2012?

What’s next for her? Does she still need therapy? What kind of preschool program is the right one?

Come hear a free presentation: “Life After EI: What’s . . . → Read More: Free talk on “Life after EI” on Wednesday, February 8]]> I will be giving a free talk on the next steps after Early Intervention on Wednesday, February 8.

Does your child receive Early Intervention services? Is he turning 3 in 2012?

What’s next for her? Does she still need therapy? What kind of preschool program is the right one?

Come hear a free presentation: “Life After EI: What’s Next?” You will learn how to:

• Determine whether your child needs services after turning 3
• Obtain the best evaluations and guidance
• Find an appropriate preschool
• Set up the right therapy and preschool program
• Get the best outcome from your CPSE meeting

“THANK YOU for your Life After EI presentation. I walked out feeling rejuvenated, informed, optimistic, and empowered. You really inspired me!”

–Parent Feedback, Fall 2011 Presentation

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: The SMILE Center
171 Madison Avenue, 5th floor
RSVP: info@smileny.org

Does your child receive Early Intervention services? Is he or she turning 3 in 2012?

What’s next for your child? Does he or she still need therapy? What kind of preschool program is the right one?

Come hear a . . . → Read More: Free talk on “Life after EI” on Tuesday, November 29]]> I will be giving a free talk on the next steps after Early Intervention on Tuesday, November 29. Details below:

Does your child receive Early Intervention services? Is he or she turning 3 in 2012?

What’s next for your child? Does he or she still need therapy? What kind of preschool program is the right one?

Come hear a free presentation: “Life After EI: What’s Next?” You will learn how to:

• Determine whether your child needs services after turning 3
• Obtain the best evaluations and guidance
• Find an appropriate preschool
• Set up the right therapy and preschool program
• Get the best outcome from your CPSE meeting

“I attended your Life After EI seminar and I just want to thank you. You are a wealth of information, and I learned more in two hours than I ever thought imaginable!”

–Parent Feedback, Winter 2011 Presentation

Date: Tuesday, November 29, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: The SMILE Center
171 Madison Avenue, 5th floor
RSVP: info@smileny.org

Does your child receive preschool special education services? Are you heading to kindergarten in the fall of 2012?

What kind of elementary program will be right for your child? What are your rights and options?

Get familiar with the Turning 5 process. . . . → Read More: Final Free Turning 5 Talk Wednesday, October 19]]>

Kindergarten: The Great Beyond; Or, “You Mean I’m Not Done Yet?”

Please note: Childcare will be provided!

Does your child receive preschool special education services? Are you heading to kindergarten in the fall of 2012?

What kind of elementary program will be right for your child? What are your rights and options?

Get familiar with the Turning 5 process. In her last free presentation of the season on the transition to kindergarten, Sarah Birnbaum of New York Special Needs Support will tell you how to:

• Learn your educational options, public and private
• Obtain the best evaluations and guidance
• Find an appropriate kindergarten program
• Understand your legal rights
• Get through the Turning 5 process and create an IEP

“Thank you for your Turning 5 workshop. You have alleviated so many of my fears, and now I feel like I actually understand the process!”
–Parent Feedback, Fall 2010 Seminar

Date: Wednesday, October 19, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Bank Street College of Education
Auditorium, lobby level
610 West 112th Street
RSVP: swillis@bankstreet.edu

What kind of elementary program will be right for your child? What are your rights and options?

Get familiar with the Turning 5 process in an encore presentation for . . . → Read More: Free Encore Turning 5 talk Monday, October 3]]>

Kindergarten: The Great Beyond; Or, “You Mean I’m Not Done Yet?”

Does your child receive preschool special education services? Are you heading to kindergarten in the fall of 2012?

What kind of elementary program will be right for your child? What are your rights and options?

Get familiar with the Turning 5 process in an encore presentation for those unable to attend the September 26 lecture. Hear a free presentation by Sarah Birnbaum of New York Special Needs Support on how to:

• Learn your educational options, public and private
• Obtain the best evaluations and guidance
• Find an appropriate kindergarten program
• Understand your legal rights
• Get through the Turning 5 process and create an IEP

“Thank you for your Turning 5 workshop. You have alleviated so many of my fears, and now I feel like I actually understand the process!”
–Parent Feedback, Fall 2010 Seminar

Date: Monday, October 3, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: 370 Riverside Drive, basement room
RSVP: sarah@nyspecialneeds.com

What kind of elementary program will be right for your child? What are your rights and options?

Get familiar with the Turning 5 process. Hear a free presentation by . . . → Read More: Free Turning 5 talk Monday, September 26]]>

Kindergarten: The Great Beyond; Or, “You Mean I’m Not Done Yet?”

Does your child receive preschool special education services? Are you heading to kindergarten in the fall of 2012?

What kind of elementary program will be right for your child? What are your rights and options?

Get familiar with the Turning 5 process. Hear a free presentation by Sarah Birnbaum of New York Special Needs Support on how to:

• Learn your educational options, public and private
• Obtain the best evaluations and guidance
• Find an appropriate kindergarten program
• Understand your legal rights
• Get through the Turning 5 process and create an IEP

“Thank you for your Turning 5 workshop. You have alleviated so many of my fears and now I feel like I actually understand the process!”
–Parent Feedback, Fall 2010 Seminar

Date: Monday, September 26, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: 370 Riverside Drive, basement room
RSVP: sarah@nyspecialneeds.com

Does your child receive preschool special education services? Are you heading to kindergarten in the fall of 2012?

What kind of elementary program will be right for your child? What are your rights and options?

Get a head start for the fall. Hear a free presentation by . . . → Read More: Free early-bird Turning 5 talk Wednesday, May 25]]>

Kindergarten: The Great Beyond; Or, “You Mean I’m Not Done Yet?”

Does your child receive preschool special education services? Are you heading to kindergarten in the fall of 2012?

What kind of elementary program will be right for your child? What are your rights and options?

Get a head start for the fall. Hear a free presentation by Sarah Birnbaum of New York Special Needs Support on how to:

• Learn your educational options, public and private
• Obtain the best evaluations and guidance
• Find an appropriate kindergarten program
• Understand your legal rights
• Get through the Turning 5 process and create an IEP

“Thank you for your Turning 5 workshop. You have alleviated so many of my fears and now I feel like I actually understand the process!”
–Parent Feedback, Fall 2010 Seminar

Date: Wednesday, May 25, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Marymount Manhattan College
221 E. 71st Street, 2nd Fl., Peruggi Room
RSVP: csd@mmm.edu

Does your child receive Early Intervention services? Are you transitioning out of EI in 2011?

What’s next for your child? Does he or she still need therapy? What kind of preschool program is the right one?

Come hear a . . . → Read More: Free talk on “Life after EI” on Monday, February 14]]> I will be giving a free talk on the next steps after Early Intervention on Monday, February 14. Details below:

Does your child receive Early Intervention services? Are you transitioning out of EI in 2011?

What’s next for your child? Does he or she still need therapy? What kind of preschool program is the right one?

Come hear a free presentation: “Life After EI: What’s Next?” You will learn how to:

• Determine whether your child needs services after turning 3
• Obtain the best evaluations and guidance
• Find an appropriate preschool
• Set up the right therapy and preschool program
• Get the best outcome from your CPSE meeting

“Sarah’s presentation gave me information, but more importantly, it gave me strength. I am now much more prepared to handle this transition and advocate for my child. Thank you Sarah!”

–Parent Feedback, 10/26/10 Seminar

Date:         Monday, February 14, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Marymount Manhattan College
221 E. 71st Street, 2nd Fl., Peruggi Room
RSVP:       csd@mmm.edu

Does your child receive Early Intervention services? Are you transitioning out of EI in 2011?

What’s next for your child? Does he or she still need therapy? What kind of preschool program is the right one?

Come hear . . . → Read More: Free talk on transitioning from EI to CPSE Monday 11/8/10]]> I will be giving a free talk on moving from Early Intervention to preschool services on Monday, November 8. Details below:

Does your child receive Early Intervention services? Are you transitioning out of EI in 2011?

What’s next for your child? Does he or she still need therapy? What kind of preschool program is the right one?

Come hear a free presentation the transition process from EI to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE). You will learn how to:

• Determine whether your child needs services after turning 3
• Obtain the best evaluations and guidance
• Find an appropriate preschool
• Set up the right therapy and preschool program
• Get the best outcome from your CPSE meeting

“Any parents of children receiving Early Intervention in New York should learn this crucial information before aging out.”
–Dr. Teresa Signorelli, Clinic Director, Ruth Smadbeck Communication and Learning Center, Marymount Manhattan College

Date:         Monday, November 8, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Marymount Manhattan College
221 E. 71st Street, 2nd Fl., Peruggi Room
RSVP:       csd@mmm.edu