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Events

Our current selection of Events is shown below. If you have a suggestion for an event which should be added here, please see our Event Submission page.

Early Steps Together

Monday, December 22, 2025
6:30–7:30 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online

Early Steps Together
Are you a parent of a young child (ages 0–5) who has received Birth to Three (B23) services? You’re not alone!
Join our virtual parent support group starting October 6th, designed to bring families together to share, learn, and grow through early support.

In this group, you’ll find:
✨ A safe space to connect with other parents
✨ Support navigating early intervention
✨ Resources for your child and family
✨ Encouragement from others who understand your journey

Where: Online – join from the comfort of your home
When: Mondays starting October 6th, 6:30–7:30 PM
Come share your story, connect, and take your next steps with confidence. Together, we’re stronger. ?

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Early Steps Together

Monday, January 5, 2026
6:30–7:30 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online

Early Steps Together
Are you a parent of a young child (ages 0–5) who has received Birth to Three (B23) services? You’re not alone!
Join our virtual parent support group starting October 6th, designed to bring families together to share, learn, and grow through early support.

In this group, you’ll find:
✨ A safe space to connect with other parents
✨ Support navigating early intervention
✨ Resources for your child and family
✨ Encouragement from others who understand your journey

Where: Online – join from the comfort of your home
When: Mondays starting October 6th, 6:30–7:30 PM
Come share your story, connect, and take your next steps with confidence. Together, we’re stronger. ?

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Accommodations Unlocked:

The Must Have Documents Every Student Needs Before College
Sunday, January 11, 2026
7:00pm to 8:00pm EST
Cost: This is a no cost event
Location: Online event

Learn everything you need to know about a college disability office, when is the best time to apply for accommodations, dos/don’t of documentation and how high school and college documentation differ. This is an important presentation for parents of college-bound students with 504/IEP in high school.

The presentation will be given by Jennifer Sullivan, author, educator and CEO of Fast Forward College Coaching

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CPAC Webinar Series Collaborative and Proactive Solutions

Part 1: Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS): Overview of New Perspective
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online Event

Part 1: Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS): Overview of New Perspectives and New Practices with Students Who Are Struggling with Behavior
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST on Zoom
Presented by: Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Founder, Lives in the Balance
We've learned a lot about kids with concerning behavior over the past four decades...unfortunately, our practices don't always coincide with what we now know. In this segment, Dr. Greene will review some important themes to get things moving in the right direction.
Register for Part 1: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mbS-H37kTiWNfb_BpuSiKg

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Serie de Soluciones Colaborativas y Proactivas (CPS)

Parte 1: Soluciones Colaborativas y Proactivas
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online Event

Parte 1: Soluciones Colaborativas y Proactivas (CPS): Panorama General de Nuevas Perspectivas y Prácticas con Estudiantes que Presentan Dificultades de Comportamiento

Durante las últimas cuatro décadas hemos adquirido un conocimiento considerable sobre los estudiantes con comportamientos preocupantes; sin embargo, nuestras prácticas no siempre reflejan lo que ahora sabemos. En este segmento, el Dr. Greene presentará temas fundamentales para orientar este trabajo en la dirección adecuada.
Presentado virtualmente por:
Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., Psicólogo Clínico, Fundador, Lives in the Balance
Regístrese aquí: https://bit.ly/44jGBRN

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CPAC Webinar Series Collaborative and Proactive Solutions

Part 2: Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS)
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online Event

Part 2: Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS): How Solving Problems Collaboratively and Proactively Enhances Emotion Regulation
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST on Zoom
Presented by: Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Founder, Lives in the Balance
In this segment, Dr. Greene will take a deeper dive into the practices of the CPS model, with an emphasis on how solving problems collaboratively also enhances some critical skills.
Register for Part 2: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NAvMINKBS8aCeBaHjXCdJA

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Serie de Soluciones Colaborativas y Proactivas (CPS)

Parte 2: Soluciones Colaborativas y Proactivas
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online Event

Parte 2: Soluciones Colaborativas y Proactivas (CPS): Cómo la Resolución Colaborativa y Proactiva de Problemas Favorece la Regulación Emocional

En este segmento, el Dr. Greene profundizará en las prácticas del modelo CPS, con especial atención a cómo la resolución colaborativa de problemas contribuye al desarrollo de habilidades emocionales esenciales.

Presentado virtualmente por:
Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., Psicólogo Clínico, Fundador, Lives in the Balance

Regístrese aquí: https://bit.ly/3MmntfR

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CPAC Webinar Series Collaborative and Proactive Solutions

Part 3: Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS)
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online Event

Part 3: Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS): Memorializing New Perspectives and New Practices in the IEP or 504 Plan
Presented by: Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Founder, Lives in the Balance
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST on Zoom
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans often point caregivers and educators toward concerning behaviors and modifying them. How can these documents be revised to point caregivers and educators toward the problems that are causing those behaviors and solving them?
Register for Part 3: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/omfmdCzsT9uf68x1VEw0dg
All sessions will have LIVE Spanish Interpretation*

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Serie de Soluciones Colaborativas y Proactivas (CPS)

Parte 3: Soluciones Colaborativas y Proactivas (CPS)
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cost: No cost
Location: Online Event

Parte 3: Soluciones Colaborativas y Proactivas (CPS): Incorporación de Nuevas Perspectivas y Prácticas en el IEP o Plan 504

Los Programas de Educación Individualizada (IEP) y los Planes 504 suelen dirigir a cuidadores y educadores a centrarse en los comportamientos preocupantes y en su modificación. ¿Cómo pueden revisarse estos documentos para orientar a cuidadores y educadores hacia los problemas que originan dichos comportamientos y promover su resolución?

Presentado virtualmente por:
Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., Psicólogo Clínico, Fundador, Lives in the Balance
Regístrese aquí: https://bit.ly/4rPIvDJ

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