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Special Education Task Force

June 2016 Survey

The Greater Rochester Special Education Task Force is seeking input on the 2016/2017 workshop and forum series. We would like your input on topics, locations and times.

We are one of eight regional affiliates of the New York Special Education Task Force.  Our mission is to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for students with disabilities through collaboration and discussion among diverse stakeholders including parents, school personnel, advocates, service providers, government representatives and individuals with disabilities. With the support of the State Task Force, Regional Affiliate task forces serve several important purposes:
  • Providing a forum where all parents, advocates, attorneys, school personnel, service providers and individuals with disabilities can discuss issues, policies, proposed changes to law and regulations impacting students with disabilities;
  • Purposefully choosing and conducting all activities in a manner which promotes participation and collaboration of stakeholders and interested persons in the region;     
  • Promoting and encouraging networking, discussion and initiatives among stakeholders and interested persons in the region;
  • Identifying issues impacting students with disabilities and promoting awareness of such issues among all stakeholders in the region; and
  • Sharing information about issues, trends, gaps, and initiatives related to students with disabilities with the State Task Force.
Greater Rochester Task Force Executive Council
Chuck Allen- Monroe Dept. of Human Services
Susan Flood, EdD- West Irondequoit School District
Jane Gabriele, Esq.- Empire Justice Center
Christa Knaak- Starbridge
Amanda Bishi- Developmental Disabilites Regional Office
Susan Hetherington-, PhD- Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities University of Rochester 
Jenny Hutkowski- Starbridge
Kathryn Mayer, Esq.- Disability Rights New York
Sue Mustard- Hillside Children's Center
1.Have you attended a Task Force event?(Required.)
2.If so, which one, check all that apply.(Required.)
3.If you attended an event, please tell us:
what worked?
what would have helped?
Please mention which events you attended.
4.Which of the following topics would you like to see us cover? Please rank.(Required.)
1- not interested
2
3- somewhat  interested
4
5- very interested
Best Practices in Discipline
Restorative Justice
Self-Advocacy and Building Independence
Student-Led IEP
Managing Today While Planning for Tomorrow- Balancing the Day-to-Day Struggles with Transition Planning
Transition Success Stories
Maintaining Family-School Relationships Over Time
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention: Avoiding the Conflict Cycle
Building Resiliency
An Overview of Mental Health First Aid
Special Education Regulations and Law
Open Forum to Promote Regional Cross-Stakeholder Networking & Sharing Trends and Resources
Assistive Technology
Restraint and Seclusion- How to Avoid
Inclusion and LRE
Improving Medical Community/School Communication
5.Other Topics- please list other topics needed in our region
6.Specific to Transition to Adulthood- What topics are needed in this region?
7."Challenging Behavior" is a topic we get asked about often; is there a particular focus that would be helpful?
8.Do you have ideas for free (or inexpensive) venues that seat 50+?
9.What time of day works for you? Please rank. (Assume a 2-hour presentation)
Works  great for me
Works good for me
Neutral
Not so good
Does Not Work
8:30 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
10.Is there a day of the week that works best?
Works great for me
Works good for me
Neutral
Not so good
Does not wwork
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
11.Are you a...? Choose all that apply(Required.)
12.Would you like to be added to our mailing list? If so, please leave your email address below. Thank you.