Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Overview 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 […]
Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Overview 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 […]
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 legal guardian to attend special education team meetings, […]
Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass A 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. […]
Host: Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Provides information about why the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is important, how it is developed, and the different sections of the document. Further discussion […]
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-7 to hear from experts on different parts of the transition process! Throughout this series we will discuss topics like employment, independent living, social opportunities, benefits, and more.
Understanding the IEP (Haitian Creole) - May 6 | 6:30 PM Konprann IEP la (Kreyòl Ayisyen) - 6 Me | 6:30 PM Provides information about why the Individualized Education Program […]
Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Overview 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 […]
Student Participation (Vietnamese) - May 7 | 10 AM Sự tham gia của học sinh (tiếng Việt) - 7 tháng 5 | 10:00 This workshop helps students and families build confidence […]
Connecting Families Series – May Conectando famílias Conectando famílias 连接家庭 Konekte Fanmi yo Kết nối gia đình 가족 연결This event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription in 50+ languages. Accessing Interpretation Presenter: Debi Arsenault, Author Join Debi Arsenault, author of “The Magic of the Man with […]
RTSC's SESP Coffee And Connections Are you an SESP with active appointments? Come to our SESP group support sessions on Zoom! This will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among SESPs. For questions, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342.
Guides parents of children with special needs in building organizational skills using their strengths. Participants create a binder space with supplies and ideas to organize medical and educational records, while also exploring digital record-keeping and emergency preparedness. For more details on the P2P program, Please visit the P2P of MA webpage.
Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Provides 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 […]
Home Care AFC/FCSN Join us for a presentation by Home Care Adult Foster Care on May 11th 2026 at 6:30pm Caring for a loved one with disabilities or complex needs can be both deeply meaningful and incredibly challenging. This session introduces the Adult Family Care (AFC) program—a MassHealth benefit designed to support families who are […]
This training will offer a systematic approach to looking at Developmental Childhood Trauma as it impacts our students experiencing 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 is recommended for all SESPs. For questions, contact […]