WCSD Special Education

Attention parents! We have more Friday Fun Nights coming this summer!

Contact Sarah for more information about our site-based respite program!

Enrollment is still open!

☀️ Registration is Officially OPEN for the Let Me Be Great Summer Program! ☀️

Looking for four weeks of adventure, learning, and fun for your child this summer? Registration opens TODAY, May 26th, at 10:00 AM!

Sessions are limited to 20 participants, who will be selected via a lottery system.

Here is everything you need to know:

📅 Program Dates & Hours
Dates: July 6th through July 30th (4 weeks of fun!)

Days: Monday through Thursday

Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Note: Thursdays will have alternative times, which will be discussed at our parent meeting.

📋 Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Grades: Students entering grades 5 through 8.
Residency: Must be a Syracuse, NY resident (proof of residency required).
Income: Must provide proof of income (Acceptable documents: SNAP, W2s, DSS budget sheet, award letter, Tax forms, SSI, and/or SSD).

Attendance: Parents or caregivers must attend the mandatory meeting on July 1st at 5:00 PM.

📍 Location & Contact Information
Ready to apply? Scan the QR code or visit: https://buff.ly/m3KLe67

🏢 Viola G. Chisholm Eastside Family Resource Center

📍 202 S. Beech St., Syracuse, NY 13210
📞 Phone: (315) 470-3325

PEACE, Inc., in partnership with the City of Syracuse and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Join us for an important and informative virtual session hosted by the CNY Disability Advocacy Group! 💬

Mental Health and Behavioral Care Resources for People with Disabilities

📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026
🕛 Noon to 1:00 pm

This month’s presentation will feature speakers from AccessCNY:

✨ Kati Peals, Vice President of Children and Behavioral Services
✨ Maggie McCurdy-Powers, Program Director of the Critical Time Transition Program

People with disabilities are nearly twice as likely to experience mental health conditions, yet many face barriers to receiving the care they need. This session will explore mental health and behavioral care resources designed to support whole person care and improve access to services for individuals with disabilities.

To join:
📧 Accept the email meeting invite
📩 Or contact Karen Adams at [email protected]
to receive the meeting link

We hope you’ll join this meaningful conversation and learn more about available supports and resources throughout our community.

NY ABLE is offering a FREE webinar!

NY ABLE allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for qualified disability related expenses, without limiting their ability to benefit from federal benefit programs such as SSI, SSDI and Medicaid.

NY ABLE offers multiple investment options including a checking account and debit card option allowing individuals with disabilities to maintain their independence and have quick and easy access to their own money. Earnings on investments can grow tax-deferred and are tax-free if withdrawals are used for qualified disability expenses.

For additional information about NY ABLE, or to open an account, please visit www.mynyable.org.

Join this FREE webinar on May 20th from 2:00-3:00PM to learn more about this valuable resource.

To register, click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/i0Le2ZPJTmqXwctwGBAw9w #/registration

You don't know the joy of basketball until you attend a Unified game!

Sharing this new resource, started by a former CNY ASA Board Member. Learn more at:
https://autismnavigationsolutions.com/webinars/

It's , and we're highlighting the resources available right here at Liberty Resources.

Crisis doesn't wait - and neither do we. Our Mobile Crisis Team provides fast, compassionate support wherever you are, helping people and their families navigate mental health and substance use crises.

Need help? 📱 Call our Mobile Crisis Team for support at 315-251-0800.

This is an important meeting! 📣

WEST officers have served their allotted terms and it’s time to turnover the leadership. We are looking to elect a new board for the upcoming year!

Grab some friends and come join the meeting so that WEST can continue to serve the elementary schools, community and children. 🤩