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    Special Education 

    Thursday, January 9, 2025 - Join us as we discuss special education with our guest speaker, Lilliana Diaz-Pedrosa, Attorney at Advocates for Children of NY.

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    Assistive Technology 

    Thursday, December 12, 2024 - Join us as we discuss Assistive Technology for students who are blind or have low vision. Nancy Doyle and Chancey Fleet from the Heiskell Talking Books Library in New York City will explain some of the different types of assistive technology that should be provided assistive

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    Music: How it Can Enrich Your Child’s Life as a Visually Impaired Youth

    Thursday, November 14, 2024 - Join us as we discuss music and how it can enrich your child's life as a visually impaired youth. Richard Thai from The Filomen D’Agostino Greenberg Music School will discuss their comprehensive music program, which is designed especially with the needs of children with visual impairments in mind.

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    How Parents Can Support Their Children: Homework, Test Prep and Parent-Teacher Conferences

    Thursday, October 10, 2024 - Join us for a discussion on how parents can effectively support their children with homework, test preparation, and tips for parent-teacher conferences.

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    In-Person and Online Programs Offered for Children with Visual Impairments and Blindness

    Thursday, September 12, 2024 - Join us as we offer information about in-person and online programs offered for children with visual impairments and blindness. We will provide details about how to register and when and where programs will take place.

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    Preparing Your Child for a Successful School Year

    Thursday, August 8, 2024 - Join us as we offer advice for parents about what they need to have ready for school and how to prepare their child for school. We will cover what parents should be prepared to tell the school and teachers about their child, how to prepare for homework, how to get involved in advocating for your child, and how to help you understand what the new school year might be like.

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    Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)

    Thursday, July 11, 2024 - Nancy Doyle, TVI will discuss what exactly the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) is and how it differs from the general education curriculum.

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    Summer Reading

    Thursday, June 13, 2024 - Join us as we discuss the topic of summer reading! Nancy Doyle, TVI will provide information about how parents can help their child maintain academic skills and enjoy the experience of reading books.

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    Staying Active During Summer Months

    Thursday, May 9, 2024 - Join us as we discuss the importance of staying active during the summer months. Nancy Doyle, TVI will provide information about why staying physically active is so important for visually impaired children and suggest some safety tips and activities that families can enjoy together while at home during the summer. 

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    Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten

    Thursday, April 11, 2024 - Join us as we discuss preparing for the transition from preschool to kindergarten. Lauren Webster, LMSW, is a social worker at Adapt Community Network Manhattan Preschool. She will explain the process and provide information about evaluations, placements, and preparing your child for the transition. 

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