Family Groups and Workshops

Working with our families and giving you the tools you need to become life-long advocates for your child goes hand-in-hand with our mission of providing the highest quality special and regular education programs and services to children with disabilities and their typically developing peers. To foster the growth and development of your understanding of the Preschool Special Education environment, Alternatives For Children is pleased to be able to offer a wide array of family workshops and family groups all geared towards the growth of family confidence.

Daytime family get-togethers are offered during the day each month throughout the school year. Information, learning opportunities, and discussion is offered on a variety of topics; Positive Communication and Language; Common Issues and Helpful Strategies for the Holiday Season; IEPs/Annual Review Season; Transitions and Visuals; Sleep Issues; Toilet Training; Understanding Behavior/Using Calm Down Strategies; Teaching Children to Express Emotions; Picky Eating; Play!

Evening Zoom sessions may also be offered for those families that are not able to attend during the day; Promoting Positive Behavior in Young Children; Routines and Rituals: Oh, My!; Social Emotional Learning; Toilet Training; Transition from Preschool Special Education (CPSE) to Kindergarten (CSE) Annual Review Meeting; Education Records Organizer; A Guide for Families to Understanding Supports & Services Administered by OPWDD; Preventing Parent Burnout for Parents of Children with Special Needs