Events
A Series of Accessible Events
Thursday, November 21, 2024
5-7pm
Cost: $5.00 per person
Location: 58 N Rd, East Windsor, CT
Enjoy the magic of Winterfest at the CT Trolley Museum! Ride the trolley through the tunnel of lights, explore decorated trolleys, meet and greet with Santa, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies made by Enfield High students! All activities will be supported by special education and related professionals who have volunteered for the evening!
Trolley Schedule: (Plan time to explore the museum, meet Santa, and enjoy a treat before or after your trolley ride!)5:30 Preschool/Elementary 6:00 Middle/High School and Best Buddies 6:30 Anyone as needed **All trolleys are wheelchair accessible**
Cost: $5.00 per person Limited number of fee waivers available for those in need
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A Series of Accessible Events
Friday, November 22, 2024
5-7 pm
Cost: $5.00 por persona
Location: 58 N Rd, East Windsor CT
CT Cuando: Jueves, 21 de noviembre, 5-7pm
Quien: Ninos y adolescentes con necesidades especiales, sus familias, y amigos! Que: ¡Disfruta la magia de Winterfest al Museo delos Trencitos! Montese en el trencito y atraviesa eltúnel de luces, explora los trencitos decorados, conozca a Santa Claus, y disfruta chocolate caliente y galletas hecho por estudiantes de Enfield High School. Todos las actividades serána poyados por profesionales de educación especial y áreas relacionadas quienes son voluntarios por la noche.
Horario de Trencitos: (Saque tiempo para explorar el museo, conocer a Santa Claus, y comer una merienda antes o despues del trencito) 5:30 Preschool/Elementaria (Edades 0-10)6:00 Middle/High School and Best Buddies (Edades 10-18 y el programa “Best Buddies”) 6:30: Todas edades **Todos los trencitos son accesible a sillas de ruada**
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Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST
Cost: No cost
Location: Online event
Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: What Every Parent Needs to Know about an IEE
Date: Tuesday December 3rd 2024 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST
Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford, CT).
Register here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/5B92T5
Speakers:
Attorney Lawrence Berliner, Connecticut Special Education Law
Jane Faherty, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director & Special Education Advocate
Dr. Roni Cohen-Sandler, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and Author
• What is an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)?
• How can parents request an IEE if they are not satisfied with the results of a school-based evaluation?
• The role of the psychologist – conducting comprehensive assessments of students’ cognitive, achievement, social, and emotional functioning to identify strengths and vulnerabilities, understand the impact on their learning, and determine what they need to thrive in school.
• What are your child’s rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
• The role of the special education law attorney or advocate in obtaining an IEE.
Questions? Please contact Rachel Berliner, Public Relations Assistant at [email protected]
More information: https://www.stamfordjcc.org/events/2024/12/03/inclusion/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-iee/
This webinar is free and open to the public.
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