Scarsdale CHILD

08/25/2026

🎉 Welcome Back, C.H.I.L.D. Families! 🎉

A new school year is here, and we’re excited to welcome parents back and invite you to connect with your school and district special education staff and administrators.

☕ C.H.I.L.D. Welcome Back to School Coffees
Join us for a chance to meet, ask questions, build connections, and start the school year together!
📚 Elementary School: September 9 at 9:15 a.m.
📘 Middle School: September 15 at 9:15 a.m. - new date!
🎓 High School: September 24 at 9:15 a.m.
📩 For more information about dates and locations, please email us at [email protected]

Looking Ahead: Transition Meetings 2027
We’re also planning opportunities to learn more about important school transitions:
CPSE / CSE Transition Meeting: January 6 at 9:30 a.m.
Elementary → SMS / SMS → SHS: January 7 at 7:30 p.m.
📩 For more information about dates and locations, please email us at [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you, connecting with families, and making it a great school year! 💙

Cornelia Beyer-Hense and Nicole Warren
C.H.I.L.D. co-chairs
https://www.scarsdaleschools.k12.ny.us/78447_3

05/21/2026

☕ End-of-the-School-Year Coffee ☕

We invite all parents to join us for an opportunity to connect with other parents, meet the C.H.I.L.D. chairs and representatives, and speak with Assistant Superintendent of Special Education & Student Services, Eric Rauschenbach, along with members of the district team, in an informal setting over coffee.

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Schedule:
• 9:30 AM – All Elementary Schools
• 10:30 AM – Scarsdale Middle School
• 11:30 AM – Scarsdale High School

📍 Location: Kindly send us an email at [email protected] for location details.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet district staff, ask questions, share experiences, and build community while enjoying coffee together.

We hope to see you there!

03/16/2026

☕ C.H.I.L.D. Parent Coffee – SHS

C.H.I.L.D. invites parents and caregivers of incoming and current high schoolers to a parent-only coffee focused on navigating high school supports.
If you have a child at Scarsdale High School with an IEP or 504 Plan — or if your teen is finding schoolwork or homework challenging — this informal gathering is for you. This is a chance to connect with other parents, share experiences, and ask questions about high school–related topics in a supportive setting. There will be no formal presentation.
Eric Rauschenbach, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education & Student Services, will stop by to answer questions and offer insight.
We hope you’ll join us for coffee, conversation, and connection.(This event is open to parents and caregivers only.)
📆 Date: Wednesday, March 18
⏰ Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Scarsdale High School iLab
To help our wonderful security staff, please register in advance by emailing:
📧 [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you there! ☕

03/01/2026

✨ Parents Workshop: Understanding & Supporting IEP Goals ✨
We’re excited to welcome Eric Rauschenbach, Assistant Superintendent of Scarsdale Schools, for an engaging and informative workshop on IEP goals.
Parents will learn:
✔️ How IEP goals are created
✔️ How progress is tracked
✔️ How goals are supported in school
✔️ How families can play an active role in the process
📆 March 4
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Zoom
📩 To register and get the Zoom link kindly email us [email protected]
📝 Questions can be submitted in advance via our Google Form
https://docs.google.com/.../1ehGNOlaaZWRreB0OO7x22k6.../edit
This is a great opportunity to gain clarity, ask questions, and feel more confident supporting your child. 💙

02/02/2026

✨ Parents Workshop: Understanding & Supporting IEP Goals ✨

We’re excited to welcome Eric Rauschenbach, Assistant Superintendent of Scarsdale Schools, for an engaging and informative workshop on IEP goals.

Parents will learn:
✔️ How IEP goals are created
✔️ How progress is tracked
✔️ How goals are supported in school
✔️ How families can play an active role in the process

📆 March 4
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Location: TBD

📩 To register, email us
📝 Questions can be submitted in advance via our Google Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ehGNOlaaZWRreB0OO7x22k6m_mxNpuQImJUhztAJZX0/edit

This is a great opportunity to gain clarity, ask questions, and feel more confident supporting your child. 💙

01/30/2026

✨ Transition Meeting: Supporting Your Child’s Next Step ✨
C.H.I.L.D., in partnership with the Scarsdale School District, invites families to an informative and supportive evening focused on school transitions.
If your child is moving from:
• CPSE to CSE
• Elementary School to SMS
• SMS to SHS
…this meeting is designed with you in mind.
District staff from each school level will be present to walk families through the transition process, explain what to expect, and answer your questions. Our goal is to help you feel informed, confident, and supported as your child moves to the next stage of their educational journey.
🗓 February 11
⏰ 7:00 – 9:00 PM
📩 Please register in advance by emailing us - [email protected]
If you are unable to attend but have specific questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are always happy to support your family.
We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation! 💙

01/02/2026

📚 CPSE/CSE Transition Meeting 📚

For preschoolers moving to Scarsdale Elementary Schools

🗓 January 13, 2026
⏰ 9:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Quaker Ridge Elementary School

This is a great opportunity to meet other parents, learn about the transition process, and get answers to all your questions!

📧 Questions? Email [email protected]
Cornelia Beyer-Hense Preschool Representative,CHILD Vice Chair

Please feel free to share with families who may be interested!

12/31/2025

Happy New Year from our families to yours!

12/19/2025

12/10/2025

Save the date for our Transition Meeting!

Whether your child is moving from Elementary to Middle School or from Middle to High School, this meeting is for you. District staff from each level will be available to talk about the transition process and answer your questions.

Join us on February 11th, 2026, location to be announced.

If you can’t make it but have questions, feel free to reach out at [email protected]

and we’ll be happy to help.