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Council of New York Special Education Administrators
Summer Institute
Wednesday - Friday August 4-6, 2010
The Desmond Hotel, Albany, New York
"Sustaining Excellence in
Challenging Times"
Council of New York Special Education Administrators June 2010
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Greetings!

What is the Institute?   CNYSEA has developed training modules to assist new and experienced administrators, Chairpersons, Psychologists and Building Based Teams in developing skills essential to providing appropriate services to students with disabilities.  Who are the Presenters?  Nationally known Authors and Keynoters, NY State Officials, Special Education Administrators, Professors, Consultants and Attorneys.  So invite your colleagues to join you at this exciting CNYSEA Annual Institute.
 
Sincerely,
Rita Levay and Mike Schulman, Outgoing Co-Presidents

Yvette Goorevitch and Karen Kemp, Incoming Co-Presidents
CNYSEA, in conjunction with Putnam Management Group, has prepared the Annual Summer Institute in Albany at the Desmond Hotel.  Keynote speakers include Katie Klingler Tackett, Ph. D., from the National Center on Response to Intervention, Anne Bryan Smollin, talking about keeping your professional head in a swamp of red tape, and Steve Dana talking about Brain Research in the 21st Century. Key New York State administrators responsible for implementing Medicaid requirements will impart the most up to date regulations and guidance to attendees.  Funding formulas and procedures to maximize state reimbursement will be explored and direction given to participants.  New and experiences directors and chairpersons will be be guided in the process of meeting the needs of classified students and complying with current regulations.  In addition to the nationally known presenters, several practicing New York professionals will talk about their "Best Practices" in implementing quality programs and services for students with disabilities in the ever changing sea of laws and regulations.

Wednesday August 4, 2010CNYSEA LOGO
Karen Kemp - Co-President CNYSEA
Yvette Goorevitch - Co-President CNYSEA
 
Keynote: Dealing With Stress Before it Deals With You
Anne Bryan Smollin, Ph.D., CSJ International Author and Lecturer                        
 
Known for her ability to see the best in every situation, Anne Bryan Smolin says, "We have the power to choose how we react to stress.  Our attitudes determine our choices, and our choices can determine our attitudes."  Anne's dynamic public speaking style and natural gift for entertaining have attracted interest from her Albany home base to Hawaii for her lecturers on humor and its effect on wellness, aging, spirituality and stress.
                                                                       
Break/Vendor Showcase                                                                                                                                                                          
                                                              Breakout Session I
 
Session A - Running Effective CSE Meetings (Advanced)
            Vicki Mingin, Ed.D., Executive Director, Huntington Union Free School District
 
As a result of attending this session, the participants will understand key differences between Federal and Sate Laws and determine appropriate changes in practice that need to be reflected in the CSE process. Participants will be exposed to Part 200 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education: 8 NY CRR Part 200, to share with special education teams regarding implementation and functioning of the CSE. They will understand the six guiding principles to running a comprehensive and effective CSE as well as how to implement specialized reading instruction.  Dr. Mingin's district was one of the pilot districts for the new state IEP and Notices and she is a wealth of information regarding implementation.
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Session B -Project SEARCH™:  A Unique Community Partnership                         
              Leading to Employment for Students with Developmental Disabilities                           Julie Christensen, Project SEARCH™ Coordinator, University of Rochester
                Susan Pratt, Assistant Director, Department for Exceptional Children Monroe
                 2-Orleans BOCES
                Kim Zingaro, Special Education Teacher, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
                Cheryl Hamilton, Teacher Aide, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
                Lana Wolcott, Job Coach, Arc of Monroe                       
           
Project SEARCH™is a one-year, high school transition program for 18-21 year olds with developmental disabilities that provides training and education leading to competitive employment. It is a nationally and internationally recognized model that was founded in 1994 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. The cornerstone of Project SEARCH™is total immersion in a large business. Students report to the host business, learn employability skills in the classroom and learn job skills in a variety of training site placements that rotate every 10-12 weeks.  The program in Rochester is a collaboration of the Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong, the University of Rochester's Institute for Innovative Transition, the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, VESID and the Arc of Monroe. Having completed a successful first year with positive employment outcomes, program implementation and evaluation strategies and "lesson learned" will be shared.
 
 
Session C - Maximizing State Aid in Challenging Times             
Patricia Service, State Aid Planning Specialist, Questar III
 
Budget cuts in midyear, what does it mean for the future?  How can quality data collection and appropriate processing assist districts in getting the most out of state aid? What is the future of state aid? The State Aid Planning Service has been in existence for over 25 years and currently serves 624 school districts in New York State.  They assist superintendents, business officials, school board members and other district personnel in understanding and addressing the present and future effects of changing fiscal policies on their school districts.  The service provides technical assistance in the completion and audit of state aid claims, the interpretation of laws and regulations, and in understanding other school finance issues.
 
Session D - Creating an Effective Integrated Co-Teaching Community       
Marcia S. Atwood, Special Education School Improvement Specialist, Questar III (facilitator)
Amy Mooney, 2nd Grade General Education Teacher, Rensselaer CSD
Deb Kinney, 2nd Grade Special Education Teacher, Rensselaer CSD
 
This "dynamic duo" will discuss the thoughtful and organized planning they did to set themselves up for success while beginning a year in an integrated c0-taught classroom.  In addition to getting to know each other's strengths and interests according to subject area, they also discussed their beliefs and strategies of classroom operation.  Using explicit and deliberate teaching of expected behaviors (Lee Canter Behavioral Guidelines) they moved into creating a community of learners that function like a well-oiled machine.  The planning ahead paid off and now they look forward to next year.
Topics that will be covered: Essential Co-Teaching Components; Effective Use of Planning Time; Setting Expectations; Teaching Behavioral Expectations Deliberately and Explicitly; and Monitoring Student Progress.
 
 
 Lunch                                                                                                               
 Vendor Showcase                                                                       
           
                                                        Breakout Session II
 
Session E -The Nuts and Bolts of Maximizing Your State Aid                                    
A Beginners Guided Tour                                       
Patricia Service, State Aid Planning Specialist, Questar III
 
You have provided quality services  to students with disabilities now how do you maximize state reimbursement for your district?   This session is geared for administrators who have limited experience with the State Aid Planning process. Learn how to complete STAC forms and other important documents to maximize your state aid funds. Receive technical assistance in the completion and audit of state aid claims, interpretation of laws and regulations, and understanding other school finance issues.  
 
Session F-   Lessons Learned from Litigation: The Year in Review                 
Karen Norlander, Esq. Girvin and Ferlazzo,PC and Counsel to CNYSEA
 
Using recent case law and decisions of the State Review Officer in New York as the backdrop,  this session will highlight   their lessons as they relate to everyday practice, policy and procedure in meeting obligations to children with disabilities under the IDEA.  Extracting from recent case law, the presenter will also identify mistakes made and suggest ways to avoid them.
 
Session G - Implementing an RTI Model in a Regional Based Setting                       
Lynn Allen, Assistant Director, Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES
Adam VanderStuyf, Administrator, Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES
 
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES has been implementing RTI in Behavior and Literacy for students enrolled in their academic based special education programs. Following the general education RTI framework, an emphasis has been placed on providing all students with access to curriculum aligned with the New York State Standards.  Tiered academic and behavioral interventions are also provided for students needing additional support as determined by a variety of measures.  Progress is monitored and evaluated by student specific problem solving teams.   
 
Session H -The New York State Model IEP Form: Brief Overview                                      
Kristin Lyden, Regional Special Education Specialist, RSE-TASC
 
IEP's developed for the 2011-2012 school year, and thereafter, shall be on a form prescribed by the Commissioner. This overview will demonstrate the new form and review the regulations that go with it. There will be conversations and tools that will assist you in your district as you begin to train your staff.
 
Break and Vendor Showcase                                                                           
 
Session I - Medicaid Claiming: New Requirements-New Strategies                          
            The New York State Plan is approved - Now What?
Ron Bass, NYSDOH, OHIP, Director, Bureau of Policy Development and Coverage
Carol L. Booth, R.N., CHC, Hospital Nursing Services Consultant, Office of the Medicaid Inspector General
Larry Charny, Consultant, The Charny Group, NYC
Constance Donohue, MA, CCC-A, NYSDOH, OHIP, Bureau of Policy Development and Coverage
Pam Madeiros, Esq., Attorney, Greenberg Traurig LLP.
Hal Matott, Director, Special Aids & Medicaid, NYSED
Karen S. Norlander, Esq., Attorney,Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C., Counsel to CNYSEA
Fred Warnecke, Assistant Director, Bureau of Audit Resource Management, Office of  the Medicaid Inspector General
Steve Wright, Coordinator , NYSED Medicaid Unit
 
The New York State Plan Amendment (SPA) has been approved and there are many new requirements that districts must follow. Districts will have the opportunity to learn of the new requirements and then have an opportunity to ask any questions they would desire. School-Based Medicaid claiming continues to grow in importance as a continual source of federal support for the costs of the delivery of mandated special education related services. Being able to access these revenues requires an understanding and currency of rapidly emerging and changing federal and state requirements. This presentation will bring together a group of experts in a variety of fields to discuss the impacting issues and help move us from complexity to coherence.
                                                           
Vendor Demonstrations                                                                                     
 
President's Reception                                                                                       
Thursday August 5, 2010
Breakfast                                                                                                        
Vendor Showcase    
Membership Table Open           
    
Keynote: Structuring Your RTI System for Fidelity of Implementation            CNYSEA LOGO
Kathryn Klingler Tackett, National Center for Response to Intervention
 
Implementing RTI - how to structure your service delivery system in order to ensure that your RTI framework is implemented with fidelity. Given the looming 2012 deadline, this presentation would be beneficial in helping attendees think about what needs to be done in the 2010-2011 and 2011-12 school years in order to be ready for July 2012.
 
 
Break/Vendor Showcase                                                                                                  Membership Table Open
                                                                                               
                                                                Breakout Session I
 
Session J-  From Subjective to Objective Data: Monitoring Student Progress
Towards IEP Goal Attainment              
Kristin Lyden, Special Education Specialist, RSE-TASC
 
Regulations require that each IEP goal includes a plan for monitoring student progress.  This session will address how to identify if a goal is measurable and how to align the IEP with New York State Regulations. We will also highlight tools and resources to help measure that progress.

Session K - NYS Certification in Autism                   
This is a 3 Hour Course
In response to the growing number of children being diagnosed with autism, legislation was enacted to require all persons applying for a teaching certificate or license as a special education teacher or as a school administrator who works in special education, complete course work or training in the needs of children with autism.
The new legislation also clarifies that school administrators and supervisors assigned to serve as special education administrators must complete training in the needs of autistic children as soon as practicable after their assignment. A three (3) hour course, provided by a New York State Certified Trainer, leading to a certificate, will be offered in two (2) consecutive sessions.  Individuals electing to participate in this training must attend both sessions in order to receive the certification.
 
 
Session L - Running Effective CSE Meetings (Repeated)
Dr. Vicki Mingin, Huntington Union Free School District
 
As a result of attending this session, the participants will understand key differences between Federal and Sate Laws and determine appropriate changes in practice that need to be reflected in the CSE process. Participants will be exposed to Part 200 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education: 8 NY CRR Part 200, to share with special education teams regarding implementation and functioning of the CSE. They will understand the six guiding principles to running a comprehensive and effective CSE as well as how to implement specialized reading instruction.  Dr. Mingin's district was one of the pilot districts for the new state IEP and Notices and she is a wealth of information regarding implementation.
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Session M- Children in Poverty-Growing up Poor:                
How it Affects Learning
Heather Lansing, Assistant Principal, Questar III BOCES
 
The presentation includes topics such as the effects of generational poverty on language acquisition and learning readiness.  It will address the "invisible" challenges and obstacles of students living in poverty. 
Participants will leave with a better understanding of the dynamics that today's educators face in a 21st Century classroom, and how the many faces of poverty permeate every aspect of  student learning.  Educators will gain a better understanding of the unique needs of students that live in poverty.
 
 Lunch                                                                                                                       
Vendor Showcase
Membership Table Open                                                           
                                                                                   
                                                                 Breakout Session II
 

Session N - NYS Certification in Autism (Continued)                      
This is a 3 Hour Course
In response to the growing number of children being diagnosed with autism, legislation was enacted to require all persons applying for a teaching certificate or license as a special education teacher or as a school administrator who works in special education, complete course work or training in the needs of children with autism.
The new legislation also clarifies that school administrators and supervisors assigned to serve as special education administrators must complete training in the needs of autistic children as soon as practicable after their assignment. A three (3) hour course, provided by a New York State Certified Trainer, leading to a certificate will be offered in two (2) consecutive sessions.  Individuals electing to participate in this training must attend both sessions in order to receive the certification.
 
Session O - Quality Indicators and Walk Throughs to     
Assess Quality Instructional Programs
Trish Ross, Special Education School Improvement Specialist
 
Use the VESID Quality Indicators and Walk-Through to assess the quality of a school district's instructional programs and practices in the areas of literacy, behavior supports and interventions and the delivery of special educational services.
 
 
Session P -NYSED Model Forms; Meeting Notice and Prior Written Notice                        
Kristin Lyden, Regional Special Education Specialist, RSE- TASC
 
Meeting Notices and Prior Written Notices issued during the 2011-2012 school year, and thereafter, shall be on a from prescribed by the Commissioner. This session with present the regulatory information related to the notices and demonstrate the new notice forms.
 
Session Q - RTI and Fidelity of Implementation-Hands on Approach                  
Kathryn Klingler Tackett , National Center for Response to Intervention

Attendees will engage in hands on development of plans and procedures for implementing a quality RTI system that meets the test of fidelity as well as the mandates of IDEA.
 
 Break   
                                                                                                              
  CNYSEA Legislative Update                                                                                   
  Members of the CNYSEA Board of Directors
 
 "Charting Your Future" at the Albany Yacht Club.   An on your own fun filled evening of networking with your CNYSEA colleagues.   
 
Friday, August 6, 2010
Breakfast                                                                                                                                                                                                                       CNYSEA LOGO
Keynote:  21st Century Learning and Brain Based Research                                                         
Steve Danna, Hadley-Luzerne Central School District
 
"A penny for your thoughts", the old cliché goes.  For an educator, having access to a student's thoughts would be priceless.  To search the depths of their memories, the significant events in their lives, their interests, fears, and perspectives on life...  Such information would surely guarantee academic success for all students.  Thanks to modern-day scanning technologies, today's scientists are peering into the human brain and unlocking the mysteries of how the brain functions.  The implications for educators and society in general are huge. In this session, participants will learn how the human brain processes information to make sense and meaning.  We will also explore the latest research regarding mirror neurons, brain development, and factors that contribute to effective classroom instruction.
           
Break                                                                                                                                                                                     
                                                           Breakout Session I
 
Session R - Transition: Starting from the Ground Up                                                 
Allison Hudson, Transition Coordinator, Tonawanda City High School
Kristin Planz-Christian, Life Skills Teacher, Tonawanda City High School
 
How do you start a transition program?  Learn ways to work with staff, find agency partners, provide internship opportunities, meet the needs of all students in Special Education and offer parent, student, and staff training.  Learn how you can approach transition in different programs: 8:1:1, 15:1, Life Skills, Integrated, and Middle School. Walk away with materials that can be used immediately to begin the transition process with students at any level.
 
 
Session S - How to Develop a Low Cost, High Quality                                               
Assistive Technology Program: A District-Based Approach
For Ensuring Access for All Students
David Grapka, Staff Development Coordinator, Capital Region BOCES
 
This panel of seasoned Assistive Technology Veterans is excited to share with you their top ten tools and techniques for Planning for Low Cost, High Quality Assistive Technology Program that is integrated with all technology in the district. Each presenter will share the key features of their plan and how they got from the awareness that there was a lot of unused technology in the district to a comprehensive district wide assistive and instructional technology team. Topics will include the vision, leadership and team planning, assessment, curriculum, professional development, technical support, and environmental infrastructure.  Each attendee will leave with an original publication: "Top Ten Lists of Techniques and Tools for Ensuring Access" to take back and apply immediately with their colleagues.
 
Session T - RTI Resources - Good, Better, Best           
Karen Kemp, Director of Student Services, Cohoes City School District
 
As Response To Intervention gains popularity, the materials and programs claiming to promote student achievement in the name of RTI has become expansive and overwhelming.  How then do practitioners determine which resources are valid, cost effective, useful and/or worthwhile?  This session will offer information and insights about "best resources" for getting started, supporting implementation and maintaining fidelity of Response to Intervention along with an opportunity for participants to share their own personal favorites.
 
Session U - CSE 101, The Art of Chairing Committees:                                               
What Every Chairperson Wants and Needs to Know.
Ana Reluzco, Assistant Director, Southern Westchester BOCES and CSE Chairs
This session is for new CSE/CPSE Chairpersons and will prepare them to meet the challenges of ever expanding regulations and requirements and balancing parental concerns.
 
Raffle and Adjourn                                                            
Sustaining Excellence in Challenging Times
Institute Registration
August 4-6, 2010
The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany NY
 
CNYSEA 2010-2011 Member Cost _____ $400  Late Registration (After July 9) _____$425
Non Member Institute Cost _____$425                Late Registration (After July 9) _____$450
 
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Cost includes all materials, breakfasts, lunches and breaks. As CNYSEA is going green, a USB drive will be provided with all the presenters materials, so bring your computer.
 
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