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SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Transition Planning (IN-PERSON)
DESCRIPTION:Host: Hampshire Regional\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. \nThis workshop will be presented in person at: \nHampshire Regional High School  \n19 Stage Road  \nWesthampton\, MA 01027 \nHandouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/br-transition-3-10-26-hampshire/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center
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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-3-10-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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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-3-11-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000
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SUMMARY:RTSC SESP Coffee And Connections 03/11/26
DESCRIPTION:RTSC’s SESP Coffee And Connections\nAre you an SESP with active appointments? Come to our SESP group support sessions on Zoom!\nThis will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among SESPs.\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/rtsc-sesp-coffee-and-connections-03-11-26/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T203000
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SUMMARY:Carta de Preocupação dos Pais
DESCRIPTION:March 12\, 2026\nPT: Carta de Preocupação dos Pais\nEN: Parent Concerns Letter\nDescription (EN):\nFamilies will learn how to write an effective parent letter of concern\, including what to include\, how to organize concerns clearly\, and how this document can support communication with the IEP team.\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-3-12-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Portuguese
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T203000
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CREATED:20260206T154607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T154607Z
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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-3-12-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T080000
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SUMMARY:Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 03/14/26
DESCRIPTION:Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody\nVolunteers\, 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\, approve or reject IEPs\, and\, if necessary\, file a complaint or appeal. SESPs spend about 30-40 hours a year volunteering their time.\n\nIn this Orientation Training\, you will learn about the role of an SESP\, how traumatic experiences can impact learning\, and how to incorporate the appropriate supports into the IEP.\n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes before the start of the training. The training will start on time and we will not be able to admit attendees after the training begins. If you cannot make it on time\, please email us at rtsc@fcsn.org and sign up for the next Orientation\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/special-education-surrogate-parent-online-orientation-training-part-one-03-14-26/
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CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org
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