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POSTPONED Creating a Post-Secondary Vision
POSTPONED Creating a Post-Secondary Vision
The workshop has been postponed. A new date is to be announced. Host: Old Rochester Regional School District Explains the role of the student’s post-secondary vision in transition planning, where to start, how to write a vision statement and how the vision can impact assessments and the
POSTPONED Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
POSTPONED Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
The workshop has been postponed. A new date is to be announced. Host: Springfield International Charter School This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the IEP document. We will talk about why it is important, how it is developed and the different
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Developmental Trauma Training
Developmental Trauma Training
This training will offer a systematic approach to looking at Developmental Childhood Trauma as it impacts our students in the child welfare system. This interactive training will study trauma’s effects on the academic and social/emotional learning of a student and the impact on their IEP. This training
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Plymouth Public Schools This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. We will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Tewksbury Public Schools This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the IEP document. We will talk about why it is important, how it is developed and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services
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Turning 3 Essentials
Turning 3 Essentials
Host: Early Intervention Parent Leadership Program Explains the differences between early intervention and special education, the transition planning conference, the special education procedures including referral, evaluation, the Team meeting, eligibility determination, services, goals, placement, response options, and parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. Please sign
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RTSC Online Orientation Training 02/17/24
RTSC Online Orientation Training 02/17/24
Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational special decision-makers for students in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). SESP volunteers have the legal authority of a parent or
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Positive Solutions for Families: Train the Trainer February Cohort
Positive Solutions for Families: Train the Trainer February Cohort
An offering for early childhood educators and professionals Through a grant provided by the Department for Elementary and Secondary Education, the Federation for Children with Special Needs is offering a FREE ten-hour training for educators and professionals interested in offering the Positive Solutions for Families program to families in their school. Learn
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Transition Evaluation and Planning Training
Transition Evaluation and Planning Training
This presentation provides an understanding of the transition planning process, including why transition planning is important, services that could be included, who is eligible, student and parent/SESP roles in transition planning, and the role of student’s vision. We will discuss how to prepare for a transition planning
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RTSC Online Orientation Training 02/22/24
RTSC Online Orientation Training 02/22/24
Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational special decision-makers for students in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). SESP volunteers have the legal authority of a parent or
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MCAS: Access & Achievement for Students with Disabilities
MCAS: Access & Achievement for Students with Disabilities
Introduces the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and how children with disabilities can participate in meaningful ways in MCAS.
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Mock IEP Meeting for SESP’s, Schools and Service Providers
Mock IEP Meeting for SESP’s, Schools and Service Providers
Are you an: RTSC Special Education Surrogate Parent? Join us for a FREE Mock IEP Meeting, brought to you by Recruitment, Training and Support Center (RTSC) program of the Federation for Children with Special Needs. This will be a mock IEP meeting to help you to navigate
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Mendon-Upton Regional School District This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the IEP document. We will talk about why it is important, how it is developed and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Millbury Public Schools This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the IEP document. We will talk about why it is important, how it is developed and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services
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Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Holyoke Public Schools This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the IEP document. We will talk about why it is important, how it is developed and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Pentucket Regional School District This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the IEP document. We will talk about why it is important, how it is developed and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of
Section 504 Plans
Section 504 Plans
Host: Longmeadow Public Schools Explains 504 Plans, who qualifies, what it contains, and the major differences between a 504 Plan and an IEP. Please sign up to attend through our Zoom registration link: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcuCupjItE9PeOb75ERv5ZDFhgA5qgzOW Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link
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Turning 3 Essentials
Turning 3 Essentials
Host: Criterion-Stoneham Early Intervention Program Explains the differences between early intervention and special education, the transition planning conference, the special education procedures including referral, evaluation, the Team meeting, eligibility determination, services, goals, placement, response options, and parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. Please sign up
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Nashoba Regional School District This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. We will delve into the purpose of the law, referrals, evaluations, and the team meeting process including determining eligibility. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Norfolk Public Schools Our new presentation addresses what a bully is; the school’s legal obligation to prevent and address bullying; some strategies and tools for dealing with bullying; and how to address bullying in the IEP. We welcome both parents and professionals to join us for