The SEN Interventionist—Parents
Empowering Families, Strengthening Every Child’s Journey!
The SEN Interventionist—Parents Department is dedicated to empowering families as essential partners in the growth and success of individuals with special educational needs (SEN). Through personalized guidance, training, and support services, the department equips parents and caregivers with the tools, strategies, and confidence needed to advocate for and nurture their children’s development. Programs focus on building understanding of educational rights, creating effective home learning environments, managing behavioral challenges, and promoting emotional wellbeing. By fostering strong partnerships between families, schools, and professionals, the department ensures a collaborative approach that centers the needs and strengths of each learner. The SEN Interventionist—Parents Department also creates a supportive community where parents can connect, share experiences, and access vital resources. Aligned with CESC’s mission, the department honors the pivotal role families play, empowering them to lead, support, and celebrate the unique journeys of their children.
Services
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Department Chair
Ms. Donna A. Abrams, MSc
Ms. Donna A. Abrams, MSc is a seasoned social services professional with over 30 years of experience in behavioral sciences, community development, youth leadership, and program management. She holds a Master of Science in Project Analysis and Implementation from the University of Connecticut and a Bachelor of Social Science in Sociology and Economics from the University of Guyana.
Donna has served in leadership roles supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, including as a Program Coordinator and MSC Supervisor for the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) in New York. She has expertise in crisis intervention, service coordination, skills development, and compliance oversight.
Passionate about empowering families, Donna also brings valuable experience from private psychotherapy services and national planning in Guyana. At CESC, she leads the SEN Interventionist—Parents platform, dedicated to equipping parents with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to foster inclusive, thriving environments for their children.
