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SUMMARY:Emergency Preparedness for Families with Special Needs
DESCRIPTION:Discusses how to prepare for emergencies involving individuals with disabilities or healthcare needs. We’ll cover essential strategies and resources to ensure safety and care during emergencies. \nSorry. This form is no longer available.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/emergency-preparedness-9-14-26/
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SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Referral\, 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-9-14-26/
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-9-15-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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SUMMARY:Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 09/16/26
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. \nSorry. This form is no longer available.
URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/sesp-orientation-part1-9-16-26/
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SUMMARY:Understanding Special Education
DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nLearn about the rights of students with disabilities and their families under special education law. This workshop will provide an overview of evaluations\, eligibility\, IEP development\, parent participation\, and procedural safeguards\, while helping families build the knowledge and confidence to partner effectively with their child’s school. \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/understanding-se-9-16-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T180000
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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-9-17-26/
CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac
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