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SETRC - Special Education Training & Resource Center (Coser 504)

Contact Information:

Denise Shaffer, Director
Phone: (845) 295-4031 or e-mail dshaffer@scboces.org

Special Education Training & Resource Center (SETRC) - Coser 504

The Special Education Training and Resource Center known as SETRC (set-rick) is supported by a state grant under the direction of the New York State Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities, VESID. SETRC provides support to parents, teachers, committee on special education members, committee on preschool special education members, administrators, Board of Education members, support
personnel, and school personnel working with children with special needs. Professional review of CSE practices and the implementation of special education programs and services are provided under this Coser. Consultation in the areas of educational supports, section 504 accommodations and issues related to the reauthorization of IDEA are also included.


SETRC initiatives are accomplished in a number of ways. Information on New York State Education Department regulations, special education process, IDEA reauthorization, and other legislative updates is available from our office. A lending library of books, videos, periodicals, and professional journals on a variety of topics and issues related to education and special education is available. These materials are maintained through the Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Library System that is linked to libraries throughout the region. The SETRC office also provides support to districts and parents through the development and provision of in-service training and staff development activities.

For School Districts: SETRC can assist local district personnel to develop plans that are based on sound, research-validated principles of professional development. This encompasses data analysis, needs identification, plan development, long-term implementation and support, and evaluation of results within a comprehensive, district-wide process that addresses both general and special education systems from a student outcomes perspective. Technical assistance related to the Comprehensive District Education Planning (CDEP) process, and Professional Development Plan (PDP), is available.


For Parents: The SETRC office in collaboration with various Sullivan County agencies provides parent training and support groups through- out the county. These programs are led by parent educator/resource persons who also provide referrals for parents to appropriate school and agency services. The county–wide Parents for Parents’ support group is part of this initiative. SETRC support includes the provision of professionally-developed student programs and activities that run concurrently with parent support groups. The student programs provide children with an opportunity to develop and practice social skills in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Training:

Mandated Reporter

 

Family Support Groups

Autism Spectrum Support Group

Bipolar Support Group

Parents for Parents Support Group

Family Support Flyer

Autism Flyer

 

Parent Links:

Drugs/Alcohol:

EPICl: www.everypersoninfluenceschildren.org

Families Together of NYS:

Learning Disabilities: www.idonline.org

NAMI (Mental Illiness): www.nami.org

Suicide Hotline: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Terrific Parenting: www.terrificparenting.com

 

 

Questions or comments about this site please email: dkarkos@scboces.org

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