TRI Parent Empowerment Program

06/03/2026

504 vs IEP’s. November 24th- Register for the zoom meeting:https://files.constantcontact.com/379d7843801/83158fec-1425-4011-8f6a-5c93eef30bb8.pdf

06/03/2026

💻🛡️ How can families support online independence while keeping children safe?

Join Taconic Resources for Independence for a free virtual Parent Empowerment Program workshop:

Building Safe Online Habits for Children and Teens with Disabilities

🗓 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom

This informative workshop will help parents and caregivers:
✅ Understand common online risks, including scams and cyberbullying
✅ Learn strategies for teaching digital boundaries
✅ Recognize warning signs of unsafe online interactions
✅ Support safe social media and internet use
✅ Build online safety skills tailored to a child’s developmental and communication needs

As children spend more time online for school, socializing, and entertainment, families need practical tools to help them navigate the digital world safely and confidently.

American Sign Language interpreters are available upon request through the registration form by June *10th.

📲 Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting:
Taconic Resources for Independence

06/01/2026

📚☀️ Looking for ways to support your child this summer?

Join us for a free virtual Parent Empowerment Program workshop:

Smooth Transitions: Preparing Students with Disabilities for Summer

🗓 Wednesday, June 17, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom

This workshop will help parents and caregivers:
✅ Maintain routines during summer break
✅ Support social-emotional well-being
✅ Create structure while allowing time for rest and fun
✅ Learn about local programs and community resources
✅ Prevent regression of academic and executive functioning skills
✅ Ease transitions into new schedules and activities

American Sign Language interpreters are available upon request through the registration form or emailing Josh: [email protected] by June 3rd.

📲 Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UGlm8ThaRwCFYHzH5M5-vQ #/registration

02/24/2026

There's still time for tomorrow's info session. Register today!

Para ver los detalles y registrarse en español, seleccione la opción de idioma en la esquina superior derecha.

Do you know what steps to take if your child is faced with the possibility of suspension?

At this workshop, participants will learn:
- Regulations surrounding short term and long term suspension
- Parent rights to request a conference, receive a fair trial, and review the suspension decision
- NYS laws and policies that protect your child’s access to education and services in the event of suspension
- Your child’s rights if an incident was caused by a manifestation of their disability or result of an IEP not being implemented

You can choose to attend one or more of the following sessions.
Feb 23, 2026 06:30 PM
Feb 25, 2026 12:00 PM

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7PxoWoFdTR--A3hajq1ObA #/registration

02/23/2026

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02/12/2026

This month's topic of discussion is "Students' Suspensions in Special Education". Two virtual meeting sessions are available to RSVP. Monday evening, Feb 23, 2026 06:30 PM or Wednesday afternoon, Feb 25, 2026 12:00 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7PxoWoFdTR--A3hajq1ObA #/registration

Para ver los detalles y registrarse en español, seleccione la opción de idioma en la esquina superior derecha.

Do you know what steps to take if your child is faced with the possibility of suspension?

At this workshop, participants will learn:
- Regulations surrounding short term and long term suspension
- Parent rights to request a conference, receive a fair trial, and review the suspension decision
- NYS laws and policies that protect your child’s access to education and services in the event of suspension
- Your child’s rights if an incident was caused by a manifestation of their disability or result of an IEP not being implemented

You can choose to attend one or more of the following sessions.
Feb 23, 2026 06:30 PM
Feb 25, 2026 12:00 PM

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7PxoWoFdTR--A3hajq1ObA #/registration

12/22/2025

Tuesday, December 23rd, TRI staff will be working from home from 1PM-5PM. There will be no walk-ins after 1pm.

For the holidays, TRI will be closed for the following dates:
Wednesday, December 24th,
Thursday, December 25th, and
Friday, December 26th.

Wednesday, December 31st, 2025.
Thursday, January 1st, and
Friday, January 2nd, 2026.