2012 summer camps for children, teens, young adults with disabilities
Great Expectations newsletter
Great Expectations is a publication for parents and
families of children and teens in the Capital Region BOCES Special
Education program. New issues are published four times each school
year.
The BOCES Special Education division recognizes the important role
that parents and other family members play as their children and
teen’s teachers and role models. So much of what happens at home
helps support successful transitions, as well as the learning that
happens in the classroom. It also sets the stage for a successful
launch into the world away from home.
We hope that the information in this publication is useful and helps
support the important job you do.
Spring
2012: Special
Education's new mission statement and creative program highlights.
(PDF)
Spring
2011: Changing
"face" of special education, featuring new and innovative programs.
(PDF)
Winter
2011: Creative and
innovative teaching and learning strategies; assessment highlights.
(PDF)
Summer
2010: 10th annual Creative Collective;
tribute to 2010 grads. (PDF)
Spring
2010: Special Education "gets green."(PDF)
Winter
2010: New and
successful instructional programs; Special
Education Division study. (PDF)
Fall
2009: New and improved instructional strategies;
assessment
highlights. (PDF)
Summer
2009: Assessment in Special Education; a tribute
to our grads. (PDF)
Spring
2009: 21st Century learning/trends in technology. (PDF)
Fall
2008: 21st Century learning and Special Ed. (PDF)
Summer
2008: Easy, breezy summer literacy; transitions and awards. (PDF)
Spring
2008: Volunteerism and Special Ed: Helping Hands/Healthy Kids. (PDF)
Fall
2007: State testing and special education. (PDF)
* NEW * Resources for families
At the following links, you'll find a selection of workshops, fun activities for children, teens and families, local organizations and reference materials on topics related to special education. Please make sure to check this space frequently, and see how it grows!
Social
and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Our publications
2012-13 Capital Region Career & Technical School
Course Guide (PDF)
Parent permission forms
Following are some of the forms you'll need throughout your child/teen's special education years:
Parent
permission for field trips
(PDF)
"Opt-out"
form for student photography (publication, Web and media use)
(PDF)
Committees on Special Education (CSE)
School district committees on special education (CSE) help determine eligibility and appropriate services, provided by the BOCES Special Education Division as well as other sources. If you have questions or concerns about your child/teen's development or special educational needs, the CSE staff in your home school district can provide many of the answers you need.
Early Childhood Direction Center (ECDC)
The Capital District/North Country Early Childhood Direction Center (ECDC) is a New York State Education Department funded project that provides information, referral and support to families and professionals, community agencies and school districts.
Services include:
Providing
information to families regarding child development, behavior,
special needs and school related issues.
Information
and referral for families
Matching
services to children and families
Follow-up
to families to ensure appropriate services are accessed.
Workshops
for parents on topics such as understanding and preparing for the
changes as their children move through early intervention services
to preschool and to kindergarten;
Technical
assistance/training for school districts related to preschool
special education.
New York State Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)
ACCES-VR/Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational
Rehabilitation (formerly known as VESID) offers access to
a full range of employment and independent living services that may
be needed by persons with disabilities through their lives. Through
its administration of vocational rehabilitation and independent
living programs, VR coordinates policy and services relating to:
transition
services for students with disabilities from school to adult
services;
vocational
rehabilitation services for working age individuals with
disabilities;
independent
living services for people with disabilities of all ages; and
business
services for hiring a qualified diverse workforce.
2012 summer camps for children, teens, young adults with disabilities
Sports & Rec programs and supports for children with special needs and their families
Looking to connect in fun and active ways with other families of children with special needs? In the following publication, you'll find a host of possibilities for you and your child, teen or young adult:
Parent
Supports and Recreation Programs for Children, Teens and Young
Adults with Disabilities (PDF)
