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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T183000
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SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nA comprehensive overview of special education laws and procedures. Covers the special education process\, including referrals\, evaluations\, eligibility\, services\, placement\, and parents’ rights in dispute resolution. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/br-ee-5-4-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T203000
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CREATED:20260416T181216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T181216Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
DESCRIPTION:Host: Prospect Hill Academy Charter School\nProvides information about why the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is important\, how it is developed\, and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services are included and measurable goals. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/br-iep-5-4-26-prsopecthillacademy/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052323Z
CREATED:20260501T051811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T052323Z
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SUMMARY:Konprann IEP la (Kreyòl Ayisyen)
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the IEP (Haitian Creole) – May 6 | 6:30 PM\nKonprann IEP la (Kreyòl Ayisyen) – 6 Me | 6:30 PM \nProvides information about why the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is important\, how it is developed\, and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services are included and measurable goals.\nBay enfòmasyon sou rezon ki fè Pwogram Edikasyon Endividyalize a (IEP) enpòtan\, ki jan yo devlope\, ak diferan seksyon nan dokiman an. Plis diskisyon pral konsantre sou ki kalite sèvis ki enkli ak objektif mezirab.\nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/understandingiep-hc-5-6-26/
CATEGORIES:Other Languages,Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T185455Z
CREATED:20260414T185455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T185455Z
UID:10002608-1778092200-1778099400@fcsn.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Transition Planning
DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nOverview of the transition planning process for students aged 14-22. We’ll discuss the legal right to transition services\, why transition planning is important\, what it looks like in the IEP\, and the roles of students and parents. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/br-transition-5-6-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T053132Z
CREATED:20260501T053049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T053132Z
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SUMMARY:Sự tham gia của học sinh (tiếng Việt)
DESCRIPTION:Student Participation (Vietnamese) – May 7 | 10 AM\nSự tham gia của học sinh (tiếng Việt) – 7 tháng 5 | 10:00\nThis workshop helps students and families build confidence and skills to participate in team meetings\, share their voices\, and feel included.\n\nHội thảo này giúp học sinh và gia đình xây dựng sự tự tin và các kỹ năng để tham gia các buổi họp nhóm\, chia sẻ tiếng nói của mình và cảm thấy được hòa nhập.\nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/studentparticipation-vietnamese-5-7-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Other Languages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T184405Z
CREATED:20260414T184107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T184405Z
UID:10002603-1778522400-1778529600@fcsn.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nProvides information about why the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is important\, how it is developed\, and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services are included and measurable goals. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/br-iep-5-11-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T142140Z
CREATED:20260429T142140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T142140Z
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SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
DESCRIPTION:Host: North Berkshire Union School\nA comprehensive overview of special education laws and procedures. Covers the special education process\, including referrals\, evaluations\, eligibility\, services\, placement\, and parents’ rights in dispute resolution. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/br-ee-5-12-26-north-berkshire-union/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T055516Z
CREATED:20260501T053645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T055516Z
UID:10002633-1778610600-1778614200@fcsn.org
SUMMARY:纪律处分与停学（中文)
DESCRIPTION:Discipline & Suspension (Chinese) – May 12 | 6:30 PM\n纪律处分与停学（中文）——5月12日 | 下午6:30\nThis workshop covers student and parent rights in school discipline. We’ll discuss types of suspension and protections for students with disabilities.\n\n本次工作坊将介绍学生和家长在学校纪律方面的权利。我们将讨论不同类型的停学，以及对残疾学生的相关保障措施。\nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/ds-chinese-5-12-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Chinese,Other Languages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T151519Z
CREATED:20260414T185645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T151519Z
UID:10002609-1778612400-1778619600@fcsn.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Transition Planning [Cancelled]
DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nOverview of the transition planning process for students aged 14-22. We’ll discuss the legal right to transition services\, why transition planning is important\, what it looks like in the IEP\, and the roles of students and parents. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/br-transition-5-12-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T140640Z
CREATED:20260414T140540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T140640Z
UID:10002597-1778781600-1778788800@fcsn.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nA comprehensive overview of special education laws and procedures. Covers the special education process\, including referrals\, evaluations\, eligibility\, services\, placement\, and parents’ rights in dispute resolution. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/br-ee-5-14-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260128T175448Z
CREATED:20260128T175448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T175448Z
UID:10002490-1778783400-1778790600@fcsn.org
SUMMARY:Entendendo Coleta de Dados
DESCRIPTION:May 14\, 2026\nPT: Entendendo Coleta de Dados\nEN: Understanding Data Collection\nDescription (EN):\nFamilies will explore how schools collect and use data to measure progress\, what data should look like\, and how to ask questions to better understand whether services and supports are effective\nPT | Portguês\nSérie de workshops e conversa sobre educação especial: Espaço de Aprendizagem para Famílias\, um encontro virtual mensal e gratuito em português\, realizado via Zoom.\nEste programa é uma parceria entre a Federação para Crianças com Necessidades Especiais e a The Arc of Greater Brockton.\nData: Segunda quinta-feira de cada mês\nHorário: 18h30–20h30\nCusto: Gratuito | Inscrição obrigatória\n\nEN | English\nSeries of workshops and chat about special education: Family Learning Space\, a free monthly virtual meeting in Portuguese held via Zoom.\nThis program is a partnership between the Federation for Children with Special Needs and The Arc of Greater Brockton.\nDate: Second Thursday of each month\nTime: 6:30–8:30 PM\nCost: Free | Registration required
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/spedworkshopseries-portuguese-5-14-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Portuguese
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T140151Z
CREATED:20260414T185720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T140151Z
UID:10002610-1779130800-1779138000@fcsn.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Transition Planning [Cancelled]
DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nOverview of the transition planning process for students aged 14-22. We’ll discuss the legal right to transition services\, why transition planning is important\, what it looks like in the IEP\, and the roles of students and parents. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/br-transition-5-18-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T054746Z
CREATED:20260501T054746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T054746Z
UID:10002634-1779184800-1779188400@fcsn.org
SUMMARY:Hiểu về Kế hoạch Giáo dục Cá nhân (IEP) (tiếng Việt)
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the IEP (Vietnamese) – May 19 | 10 AM\nHiểu về Kế hoạch Giáo dục Cá nhân (IEP) (tiếng Việt) – 19 tháng 5 | 10:00\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe workshop will explain in detail\, helping parents understand a more comprehensive IEP\, including the New Form of IEP.\n\nHội thảo sẽ giải thích chi tiết giúp phụ huynh hiểu thêm về IEP- bao gồm cả Mẫu mới của IEP.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/understanding-iep-vietnamese-5-19-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Other Languages
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T212242Z
CREATED:20260414T200355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T212242Z
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SUMMARY:Suspension and Discipline
DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nThis workshop covers student and parent rights in school discipline. We’ll discuss types of suspension and protections for students with disabilities. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/suspension-discipline-5-19-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T143659Z
CREATED:20260414T143659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T143659Z
UID:10002598-1779301800-1779309000@fcsn.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nA comprehensive overview of special education laws and procedures. Covers the special education process\, including referrals\, evaluations\, eligibility\, services\, placement\, and parents’ rights in dispute resolution. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/br-ee-5-20-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T184533Z
CREATED:20260414T184533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T184533Z
UID:10002604-1779388200-1779395400@fcsn.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nProvides information about why the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is important\, how it is developed\, and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services are included and measurable goals. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/br-iep-5-21-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260526T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260521T135932Z
CREATED:20260501T055414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T135932Z
UID:10002635-1779820200-1779823800@fcsn.org
SUMMARY:Disciplina e suspensão (em português)
DESCRIPTION:Discipline & Suspension (Portuguese) – May 26 | 6:30 PM\nDisciplina e suspensão (em português) – 26 de maio | 18h30\nIn this presentation\, we will learn about Massachusetts’ disciplinary laws and regulations\, including protections designed to prevent students from being removed unnecessarily.\n\nNesta apresentação\, aprenderemos sobre as leis e regulamentos disciplinares de Massachusetts\, incluindo proteções destinadas a evitar que os alunos sejam removidos desnecessariamente.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/ds-portuguese-5-20-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Portuguese
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T143848Z
CREATED:20260414T143848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T143848Z
UID:10002599-1779820200-1779827400@fcsn.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nA comprehensive overview of special education laws and procedures. Covers the special education process\, including referrals\, evaluations\, eligibility\, services\, placement\, and parents’ rights in dispute resolution. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/br-ee-5-26-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T185803Z
CREATED:20260414T185803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T185803Z
UID:10002611-1779993000-1780000200@fcsn.org
SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Transition Planning
DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nOverview of the transition planning process for students aged 14-22. We’ll discuss the legal right to transition services\, why transition planning is important\, what it looks like in the IEP\, and the roles of students and parents. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/br-transition-5-28-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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