Parent Network of WNY

09/08/2026

Looking for your first job can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone!

This , start by creating a simple resume, looking for roles that match your strengths, and practicing interview questions with someone you trust to help navigate your options.

Learn more: https://youtu.be/hsixc98FbCo

Thanks for watching :) also HEY I have a new merch store at Creator...

09/04/2026

Our Family & Caregiver Support Groups are returning for the new school year! Whether you're looking for guidance, encouragement, resources, or simply a community that understands, we're here for you.

✨ If you attended last year and would like to continue joining us, you must re-register to receive the new Zoom link for this year's meetings.

We can't wait to reconnect with familiar faces and welcome new families into our supportive community. 💙

Learn more about our support groups: https://parentnetworkwny.org/family-and-caregiver-support/

Register to receive the Zoom meeting link for your group: https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/

09/03/2026

Learn about the Special Education Process and the Individualized Education Program!

Gain an understanding of procedures, NYS regulations, and strategies to promote a parent’s understanding and participation in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting.

Register for our FREE Virtual Workshop: https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/29873/

09/03/2026

Participants will be able to understand the importance of beginning career development at the elementary age for students with disabilities and the importance of collaboration among schools, families, and community connections in elementary career development.

Parents, families, caregivers, and professionals will review resources and strategies to ensure elementary experiences are impactful and encouraged for elementary-aged students with disabilities and throughout elementary school.

Register for our FREE Virtual Workshop: https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/early-steps-to-future-careers-embedding-career-development-in-elementary-school/

09/03/2026

Hello members and . I'm Adrienne the current President of our Orchard Park Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association (OPSEPTSA). A Special Education PTA or SEPTA/SEPTSA is a unit organized for those interested in the issues of educating special needs and/or gifted and talented children. We're a small group of parents, students, teachers, and neighbors who advocate for local families of kids with IEPs and 504 plans. Our officers are all Certificate Parent Members through Parent Network of WNY and can attend CSE meetings to support you through the IEP process.

Please consider becoming a member and joining us at our monthly meetings.

We welcome grandparents, teachers, students, neighbors, anyone who cares about OP kids can join as a Community Member (local or not). It's an $11 "Standard" membership and it takes about two minutes:

https://www.givebacks.com/causes/orchardpark
(pick Standard, then choose "Community Member")

If you want to see what we're all about, come to our kickoff on Wednesday, September 23 at 6:00 PM at the Orchard Park Public Library. Everyone's welcome, and you don't have to be a member to come.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or check out our website www.opspetsa.org

Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide. Every sign-up helps more than you know.

09/01/2026

🍎 September homework: Invest in yourself... We'll help with the extra credit!

Learn more and register for a workshop: https://parentnetworkwny.org/events/

09/01/2026

Setting goals for your future starts with small steps!

Whether it's for school, work, independence, or your personal life, this , practice writing down your goals and one small action you can take this week that will help bring you closer to achieving it.

Watch the video:

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

09/01/2026

It is time for the last three drawings of this year’s Parent Network’s Annual Gift Card Raffle!

The first winner of a $25 gift card to Cracker Barrel is Brenda Ianni – Congratulations!

The next winner of a $45 gift card to Anderson’s is Nicole Sweeney - Congratulations!

The final winner of a $50 gift card to Texas Roadhouse is Patricia Bax - Congratulations!

All gift cards will be sent out in September.

THANK YOU to everyone who participated! Your purchase helps to ensure that all the amazing things we do for the WNY community remain free! EVERYONE is a winner in our eyes and we are so grateful!

We will see you next year! 💙

09/01/2026

It is Day #31 of Parent Network’s Annual Gift Card Raffle!

Our next winner of a $25 gift card to McDonald’s is Shannon Boyle – Congratulations!

Our second winner of a $25 gift card to Sephora is Michael Attendee - Congratulations!

All gift cards will be mailed out at the end of the raffle.

Stay tuned for more drawings this evening!

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08/31/2026

It is Day #31 of Parent Network’s Annual Gift Card Raffle!

Our first winner of a $25 gift card to Kohls is Ida Berzon – Congratulations!

Our second winner of a $25 gift card to Chipotle is Tracy Sutherland - Congratulations!

All gift cards will be mailed out at the end of the raffle.

Stay tuned for more drawings this evening!

https://parentnetworkwny.my.salesforce-sites.com/pmtx/evt__QuickEvent?id=a4lVt00001A1RmI