BUFFALO COMMUNITY FORUM INVITES INPUT ON SHAPING THE FUTURE OF A2A (ADDICT 2 ADDICT) PROGRAM Buffalo, NY — February 23, 2026 — On Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., the WNY Independent Living Family of Agencies will host a virtual community forum to gather input on the future of A2A (Addict 2 Addict). Community […]
Student Involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) For Families https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/student-involvement-in-the-individualized-education-program-iep-for-families-7/ April 16, 2026, 6-8 PM, via Zoom The workshop will promote and encourage student and family involvement in the IEP development process and Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings. Tools and resources will be provided throughout the workshop to explore the concepts that enhance […]
Buffalo Corner Reading Series presents a special event with poet Gunilla Kester. Gunilla will read selections from her newly published book, Hold Me Still, published by Main Street Rag Publishing Company. A wine and cheese reception to follow. Free and open to all. Advance book sales at: https://mainstreetragbookstore.com/product/hold-me-still-gunilla-t-kester/ For more information, contact Gunilla Kester at […]
Ron Spigelman, conductor A Dream Is A Wish transports audiences into the musical world of classic and contemporary Disney Animated Feature films to discover that dreams really do come true. Join us as we awaken a little mermaid who longs to be human, a lion cub who struggles to find his place in the circle […]
Play for All: Creating Inclusive Foundations Using the power of play to create inclusive early learning environments. https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/play-for-all-creating-inclusive-foundations/ April 18, 2026, 9 AM-12 PM The Christopher J. Swiatek Falcon Center 4540 Southwestern Blvd. Hamburg, NY 14075 Join us for a Mini Conference for Early Childhood Professionals and Providers! Using the Power of Play to Create […]
New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Essential Information for Families of Students with Disabilities https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/new-york-state-alternate-assessment-nysaa-essential-information-for-families-of-students-with-disabilities-6/ Apr 18, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Truman Elementary School 15 Inner Drive Lackawanna, NY 14218 Participants will learn: What NYSAA is What the test entails How it will affect a student's postsecondary planning *Certificate of completion available upon […]
What Is an Individualized Education Program (IEP) For Families of School-Age Students https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/what-is-an-individualized-education-program-for-families-of-school-age-students-3/ 04/18/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, in-person event Truman Elementary School 15 Inner Drive Lackawanna, NY 14218 Do you have a child with an IEP? Do you wish you were better prepared for school meetings? Join us to gain a foundational understanding […]
Student Involvement in the Individualized Education Program for Families https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/student-involvement-in-the-individualized-education-program-for-families/ 04/20/2026 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Via Zoom or Bush Elementary School 150 Pardee Avenue Jamestown, NY 14701 HYBRID Event - Attend Via Zoom OR In-Person! Why should your child participate in the CSE process for their IEP? How will it help them in the […]
New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Essential Information for Families of Students with Disabilities (Spanish version) https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/new-york-state-alternate-assessment-nysaa-essential-information-for-families-of-students-with-disabilities-4/ April 21, 2026, 6-8 PM, via Zoom ¿Desea obtener más información sobre NYSAA? Los participantes aprenderán: Los criterios de elegibilidad para NYSAA, el tipo de evaluaciones que se utilizan para medir el rendimiento de los estudiantes de NYSAA […]
Positive Solutions for Families: The Pyramid Model Parent Training https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/positive-solutions-for-families-the-pyramid-model-parent-training-4/ April 22, 2026, 6-7:30 PM, via Zoom Meet other caregivers and parents during this 6-week virtual series and learn new ways to be a positive parent/caregiver. Teaching families to promote positive social emotional environments while also promoting positive behavior Identify the importance of building positive […]