Inclusive Learning Environments
The Central Regional Partnership Center (CRPC) works collaboratively to improve equity, access, and outcomes for students with disabilities from early childhood through school age.
Empowering educators, families, and community organizations through professional development and coordinated support, the CRPC is part of the NYS Office of Special Education Educational Partnership network. Together, we build capacity to foster inclusive, high-quality learning environments for all students.
Our Partnership
The CRPC provides evidence-based training, technical assistance, and resources for schools, families, and community organizations working with students with disabilities.
Through regional collaboration and ongoing professional development, we aim to improve outcomes, close equity gaps, and support the implementation of best practices across early childhood and school-age programs.
Our specialists offer training on a wide range of topics, from inclusive instructional strategies to family engagement practices, all grounded in the goals of the New York State Education Department Office of Special Education.
Learn more about Educational Partnership below.
CRPC Resource Departments
We support and empower schools, families and communities to improve equity, access, opportunities and outcomes for students with disabilities. Our team of Specialists and Educators provide professional development to schools, agencies, families and the community.
Family and Community Trainings
We support and empower schools, families and communities to improve equity, access, opportunities and outcomes for students with disabilities. Our team of Specialists and Educators provide professional development to schools, agencies, families and the community.
Training to support teachers and professionals in Early Childhood development.
For Professionals:
Creating the Individualized Education Program(IEP) for Preschool
April 28, 2026, 9:00am - 12:00pm MO BOCES TriPlexus Seminar Room 105
For Families:
EI to CPSE for Parents
May 12 ,2026, 9:00am-11:00am Virtual
Explicit Vocabulary For Families of Early Learners (B-2nd grade)
Training to support teachers and professionals for School Age students.
For Professionals
How to Foster Self-Determination for Educators
March 18, 2026, 9am-12pm, Virtual
Agency 101 for educators (Formerly Navigating Adult Services)
April 20, 2026, 3:00pm - 5:00pm: Virtual
Family Engagement Communication and Culture
May 19, 2026, 3:00pm - 5:00pm Virtual
Understanding, Assessing, and Improving Educational Organization (EO) Capacity for Family Engagement
June 2, 2026, 3:00pm - 5:00pm Virtual
For Families
Diploma and Credential Options for Families
April 16, 2026, 12:00pm - 2:00pm, Virtual
Family Guide to Transition Planning: Preparing Students with Disabilities for Life After High School
May 14, 2026, 11:00am - 1:00pm, Virtual
What is an IEP for Families: Overview of a Parent’s Guide
June 9, 2026, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Virtual
SDI guide for Families and Caregivers
June 15, 2026, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Virtual
Professional Development
Please reference our calendar below for upcoming trainings provided by our specialists. All event information, including how to register, is included in the event details. We look forward to working with you!
Please confirm workshop location before registering. We offer trainings at multiple sites throughout the year.
Program Director
Tracy Largett is the Director and Systems Change Facilitator for the Central Region Partnership Center. The Director helps to manaage regional and district needs assessments and deploying the resources of the specialists, under the direction of the New York State Education Department Office of Special Education.
Resources
Contact Us
BOCES Programs for Exceptional Students
Tracy Largett, Director, System Change Facilitator
(518) 764-4989
tlargett@boces.com
Educational Partnership
The Educational Partnership is a coordinated and cohesive network of support focused on enhancing services and supports for students with disabilities from early childhood and school-age education to engagement in post-school opportunities.
