Information for Parents
- Every family is assigned a social worker
- New parents participate in the Family Liaison Program
- Positive communication is supported through notebooks, email, newsletters and online platforms
- There are multiple parent support groups and parent workshops offering different areas of focus:
- Daily Routines
- Understanding your Child's Disability
- Grandparent Group
- Transition Group Preschool to School Aged
- VCLC professional staff and licensed therapists
- Behavior Management
Parent Counseling and Training is an important part of VCLC’s program and is available to all families.
What is Parent Counseling and Training? The New York State Education Part 200 Regulations defines Parent Counseling and Training as: “assisting parents in understanding the special needs of their child; providing parents with information about child development; and helping parents to acquire the necessary skills that will allow them to support the implementation of their child’s individualized education program.”
Parents should contact their social worker for additional information and/or to set up an appointment to discuss their needs and situation.
- Every family is assigned a social worker
- New parents participate in the Family Liaison Program
- Positive communication is supported through notebooks, email, newsletters and online platforms
- There are multiple parent support groups and parent workshops offering different areas of focus:
- Daily Routines
- Understanding your Child's Disability
- Grandparent Group
- Transition Group Preschool to School Aged
- VCLC professional staff and licensed therapists
- Behavior Management
Parent Counseling and Training is an important part of VCLC’s program and is available to all families.
What is Parent Counseling and Training? The New York State Education Part 200 Regulations defines Parent Counseling and Training as: “assisting parents in understanding the special needs of their child; providing parents with information about child development; and helping parents to acquire the necessary skills that will allow them to support the implementation of their child’s individualized education program.”
Parents should contact their social worker for additional information and/or to set up an appointment to discuss their needs and situation.