Capital Region BOCES Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington BOCES Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES Jefferson-Lewis-Herkimer-Hamilton-Oneida BOCES St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES
35th Annual Committee on Special Education Chairpersons’ Conference March 26-27, 2019 Crowne Plaza, Lake Placid
Keynote speaker, James Levine, Ph.D., LICSW is the director of James Levine & Associates and has been in this role since 1998. He provides consultation, supervision and training across New England as well as nationally, focusing primarily on the intersection among trauma, mental health and behavioral issues. He works with clinical and teaching staff, families, and public agency staff and has a special expertise in consulting to school principals.
Olympic 2/3/4
Olympic 1
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March 26, 2019 Time and Location
Session
8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Lobby
Registration
8:45 – 9:00 a.m. Olympic 2/3/4
Welcome, Cheryl Felt, Deputy Superintendent, FEH BOCES
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Olympic 2/3/4
Challenging Children, Challenging Behaviors with Dr. James Levine This presentation outlines the on-the-ground implications of the various kinds of trauma children experience. We’ll also look at the impact of some primary childhood mental health and neuro-developmental issues and how they translate to the real world of schools and classrooms. The morning keynote outlines critical aspects of trauma, behavioral health and neurodevelopmental disorders. Along with describing these areas in detail, we’ll look at interventions that make practical sense in school settings and are supported by current research. The first afternoon session explores ways to apply what we discussed during the keynote and allows time for participant questions and areas of concern. The second afternoon session, for those who wish to go deeper with the material, will utilize an illustrative case study to integrate today’s content.
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Olympic 1 Pre-Function Area
Break
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. MacKenzie’s and The Birch Room
Lunch
Challenging Children, Challenging Behaviors, Part I with Dr. James Levine 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Olympic 2/3/4
Concurrent Sessions: 2:45 – 4:15 p.m. Olympic 2/3/4
Explore ways to apply what was discussed during the keynote and allows time for participant questions and areas of concern. Challenging Children, Challenging Behaviors, Part II with Dr. James Levine For those who wish to go deeper with the material, an illustrative case study will be utilized to integrate today’s content.
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March 26, 2019 (continued) Time and Location
Session
2:45 – 4:15 p.m. Olympic 1
Career Development Considerations for Students who Have Experienced Trauma with Candy Tavernier, RSE-TASC Transition Specialist, FEH BOCES Research has shown that trauma may impact the way a person engages in the career development process. Beliefs about self-worth, thoughts about careers and what is possible, as well as actual work performance and ability, may be impacted. In this session, participants will be exposed to how trauma can impact the career development process and will learn about strategies and supports to help individuals develop skills to be successful.
2:45 – 4:15 p.m. Sky Room
Restorative Practices with Tammie Miller, Director, Resolution Center of Jefferson & Lewis Counties, Jeannette Rushford, Principal, Jefferson County ACES, Shannon Galarneau, School Counselor, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES Our three presenters will talk about building a culture of care using Restorative Practices and Justice in our communities and schools. The three tiers, restorative circles, diversion, pro-social supports, and additional resources will be highlighted during the workshop. Data and case studies will be presented to support how the practices are successful. Please expect an interactive environment. This team has been trained by Tom Cavanaugh from Colorado University, the International Institute of Restorative Justice (IIRP) and Kay Pranis (the author of Circle Forward) of Suffolk University. **This session will be repeated March 27th**
2:45 – 4:15 p.m. Grandview B
Assistive Technology Tools to Support the Mental Well-being of Students with Lisa Tebo, Director of Assistive Technology and Education, Clarkson University Students who face emotional and behavioral challenges on a day-to-day basis may find it difficult, if not impossible, to perform at their best academically. In this session, we’ll review some of the assistive technology solutions that are available to help students manage anxiety, distractibility, task completion and other behavioral issues. Solutions will encompass apps and mainstream technologies, wearables, and specialized technology appropriate for a school or home environment.
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March 27, 2019 Time and Location
Session
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Olympic 1 Pre-Function Area
Continental Breakfast
8:45 – 9:00 a.m. Olympic 2/3/4
Welcome, Leslie LaRose, Assistant Superintendent, JLHO BOCES
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Olympic 2/3/4
A Conversation with Chris Suriano, NYSED Assistant Commissioner of Special Education and/or Samuel Zimmerman, NYSED Director of Special Education
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Olympic 1 Pre-Function Area
Break
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m Olympic 2/3/4
Legal Update with Jacqueline Kelleher, Attorney, Stafford, Owens, Piller, Murnane, Kelleher & Trombley, PLLC
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch MacKenzie’s and The Birch Room Concurrent Sessions: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Olympic 2/3/4
NYS Next Generation Learning Standards an ELA Overview Session for Special Education with Cheryl Dodds, Facilitator, CVES/NCTRC [Description forthcoming]
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Olympic 1
Preschool Special Education Roundtable with Ellen Burns, Director, Early Childhood Direction Center This workshop will provide a roundtable discussion on preschool special education, regulations, best practice and procedures. Please come prepared with questions, concerns, ideas and we will discuss all issues related to preschool from the Early Intervention transition to the transition to school age services.
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Sky Room
Restorative Practices with Tammie Miller, Director, Resolution Center of Jefferson & Lewis Counties, Jeannette Rushford, Principal, Jefferson County ACES, Shannon Galarneau, School Counselor, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES Repeat of March 26th session, see page 4.
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The CCSE Conference Planning Committee recognizes and thanks the following members for their tireless commitment and efforts to ensure a successful conference: Sue Bouchey, St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Mary Compo, Lowville Central Cheryl Felt, Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES Kathy Gomes, Regional Sp. Ed. Technical Assistance and Support Ctr. ReneĂŠ Langtry Green, St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Leslie LaRose, Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES Elizabeth Littlefield, Regional Sp. Ed. Technical Assistance and Support Ctr. Michael Lively, Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES Denise Luka, Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES Candy Tavernier, Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES
Vision: Enhancing student achievement by providing effective school programs to promote lifelong success. Mission: To provide technical assistance for CSE/CPSE Chairpersons and School Administrators in providing services to students with disabilities. Target Conference Participants: General and Special Education Administrators, General and Special Education Teachers, School Psychologists.
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