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Howard Lewis Parent University

The Howard Lewis Parent University of Buffalo is a community resource designed for parents residing in the City of Buffalo to help teach their children the importance of education. This is an ongoing initiative by the Buffalo Public Schools to encourage and demonstrate the importance of parental involvement in the lives of their children and their education.

Parent Network of WNY is very pleased to be a member of the Parent University not only as a participating course site, but also as a provider of classes. All workshops offered are free of charge for families.

To register please go to the website: www.buffaloschools.org/parentu

Really Terrific Instruction: Response to Intervention (RTI)

Date: October 2, 2010
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Parent Network of WNY
                   1000 Main Street
                   Buffalo, NY 14202                

Response to Intervention (RTI) is a way for schools to help children at all grade levels who are struggling in school to learn and be successful. Get a better understanding of what RTI means for you and your student, who is responsible for it and what a parent’s role is in the process. 

Special Education: What's it all about?

Date: October 9, 2010
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Parent Network of WNY
                   1000 Main Street
                   Buffalo, NY 14202                

Get a better understanding of the special education process. Learn how to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and what to expect at a Committee on Special Education (CSE) or Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meeting.  Participants in this workshop receive a certificate that they can use to become a CSE/CPSE parent member in their school district.

Binder Building: What to do with all that paper

Date: October 16, 2010
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Parent Network of WNY
                   1000 Main Street
                   Buffalo, NY 14202                

Having well-organized papers at your fingertips gives you the upper hand when advocating for your child with special needs. Learn what papers to keep, why and how this may help you receive necessary services for your student.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): An Overview

Date: October 23, 2010
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Parent Network of WNY
                   1000 Main Street
                   Buffalo, NY 14202                

Increase your understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Learn about the characteristics of ADHD as well as different treatment methods that are available. Get strategies to help your child be more successful in school, in the community and at home.