Special Education Task Force Conference

The New York Special Education Task Force is pleased to announce the recordings of all conference sessions are now available on the SETF YouTube channel.

New York State Special Education Task Force
The 23rd Annual VIRTUAL
Special Education Conference

Keynote Panel

Beyond Surviving: The Road to Thriving for Students with Disabilities in a Post-Pandemic World

Amber Benedict, Ph.D., Arizona State University
Shanna E. Hirsch, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Clemson University
Jonte’ C. Taylor, Ph.D, Pennsylvania State University
Loretta Mason-Williams, Ph.D., Binghamton University

Contact: Ila Casela 518-512-4909 or Ila.Casela@drny.org

Workshop Sessions & Materials

9:15 - 10:30
- Session A1: Building Personal Connections through Play for Students with Disabilities
  - Materials
- Session B1: Special Ed Law Update
  - Materials
- Session C1: Fostering Self-Advocacy in the Virtual World and Beyond
  - Materials - Presentation
  - Idea-Quick Guide
  - LISTICLE
  - You Got This - Leadership in IEP Meetings
10:45 - Noon
- Session A2: Including Students in Extracurricular & Community Activities
  - Materials
- Session B2: Supporting Staff and Families’ Mental Health During COVID-19
  - Materials
- Session C2: Your Dream, Your Team: Creating Career Pathways for Students with Disabilities
2:30 - 3:45
- Session A3: Dyslexia Demystified: Best Practices for Identification & Intervention
  - Materials
- Session B3: Best Practices for Virtual CSE Meetings
- Session C3: Disability Champions: Building a Network for Community Mentoring at Transition and Beyond
  - Materials

Donate to SETF

Conference is FREE but you MUST register no later than April 27, 2021.

Donations encouraged to offset costs of accommodations for people with disabilities.

Who Should Attend?

The New York State Special Ed Task Force is committed to improving educational opportunities and outcomes for students with disabilities. All conference sessions are intended to benefit all special education stakeholders including parents, school personnel, students, service professionals, policy makers, and other stakeholders.

All are welcome!

Special Requests/Accommodations: