A must-read for all but especially as many look to cut the safety net of special and alternative education- From the NY Times.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/12/us/even-critics-of-safety-net-increasingly-depend-on-it.html?hp 

Ulster County Transition Coordinating Council presents
2012 Parent Information Series
Are you a parent or guardian of a young adult with an IEP or 504 Plan? Do you know who can provide services after high school graduation?  Do you have concerns about accessing supports? If so, you are invited to attend the following FREE informational workshop to learn about available options and resources.  Come and get answers to your questions and initiate linkages to the adult services which promote the successful transition of young adults from school to living, learning and earning in their communities.

This workshop will be offered from 6:00 - 8:00p.m. at two different locations: 
Tuesday,  April 10th at Ulster County BOCES Career & Tech Center, Rte.  9W, Port Ewen, NY
and
Tuesday, April 17th at Ulster County BOCES, Rte. 32, New Paltz, NY
For More Information or to Register: Contact Lucille Ruggieri at (845) 340-4160 or email LRuggieri@gatewayindustries.org or read more below.