Events

Lunch & Learn: School Anxiety & Students with Disabilities in a Post-Pandemic World

Students with school anxiety present a host of challenges for parents, schools, teachers, and community providers. Join Disability Rights New York (DRNY) and the New York Special Education Task Force for a virtual roundtable discussion on this issue and best practices for addressing the needs of students with anxiety. A panel including a special education professional, mental health practitioner, parent, and student attorney will share tips and strategies to support students attending school, as well as collaborative practices between home, school and community.

WHEN: Thursday, January 12th @12:00PM-1:30PM ET

PANELISTS:

• Lindsey Pensabene, MHC-LP - Therapist - ECS Psychological Services, P.C.
• Shari Rosato - PPS Director - Schalmont Central Schools (through 2022)
• Marion M. Walsh, Esq. - Partner - Littman Krooks, LLP

Register here: https://drny-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsc-ioqjgoE9DViNG4fbsbbP61Pp-ZgKzn

The event is free of charge, but registration is required. This event will be recorded.

Closed captioning and ASL Interpretation will be provided.

[Image Description: Photo of a grade school student with a backpack sitting down anxiously in the hallway with their peers in the background. Disability Rights New York (DRNY) and New York Special Education Task Force (SETF) logo.]