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Workshop: Collecting and Organizing Documents for IEP and 504 Meetings

Please join us on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12pm for this session, where families of students with disabilities will learn what documents to gather in preparation for IEP or 504 meetings, including evaluations, report cards, progress monitoring data, and communication records.

To register for this virtual workshop, please CLICK HERE or use the QR code on the flyer below:

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Info Sessions for parents and guardians of childen with special needs

Register to attend our monthly virtual workshops on various topics, and learn how to effectively advocate for your child within the Special Education system. Click HERE for the most current Workshops.

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PEP Info Sessions

Monday, August 11th, 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Monthly Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) Information Sessions for 2025 typically take place on the second Monday of the month from 9:30 am to 10:30 am via Zoom. Click this link to register in advance: https://form.jotform.com/250894916586171

  • Next PEP session is August 11th, 9:30am-10:30am
  • … September 8th, October 20th, November 10th, and December 8th.
  • After registering, you will receive the Zoom invitation via email by the next business day.
  • Look for more special education-related workshops on our programs website and social media pages!
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Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) Info Sessions

RSVP for one of our monthly Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) Info Sessions! Info sessions take place on the 2nd Monday of the month from, 9:30 am -10:30 am via Zoom. Click this link to get started: https://form.jotform.com/250894916586171
You will be emailed the Zoom invitation by the next business day.

PEP info flyer for 2025

Josh Garay, PEP Coordinator
(845) 452-3913 Ext. 116
J.Garay@taconicresources.org

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PEP: SPEAK IN ONE VOICE, PARENT AND CAREGIVER ADVOCACY ON FORMING PARENT NETWORKING GROUPS WITHIN YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Special Education Parent Empowerment Program
February 26th, 2025
at 9:30AM

This workshop will present an overview of Advocacy and Parent/Caregiver to Parent/Caregiver Networking, Direction on starting a Parent Group,
(SEPTA, PTO, or informal groups)

What is the Special Education Parent Empowerment Program?
Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) is a program at Taconic Resources for Independence, Inc. (TRI). PEP provides training and information to families of children and young adults with disabilities, between the ages of 3 and 22. TRI’s Special Education program offers specialized and collaborative advocacy training, parent-to-parent networking and support, information, and referral services.

Click the flyer below for a PDF copy

Click link for the PDF copy of this PEP Workshop Flyer