• Caregiver to Caregiver (C2C) Respite Network Orientation: 04/08/2025 @ 10am

    Caregiver to Caregiver (C2C) Respite Network Orientation The Caregiver to Caregiver Respite Network is designed to connect caregivers of children with specialized support needs to provide and receive respite (a break from caregiving). This program is the first of its kind and is only offered to Massachusetts residents at this time. Join us for an […]

  • Cumpliendo 3: Elementos Esenciales

    Organización: Family and Community Engagement Unit, EI Division Explica las diferencias entre la intervención temprana y la educación especial, la conferencia de planificación de la transición, los procedimientos de educación especial, incluida la remisión, la evaluación, la reunión del Equipo, la determinación de elegibilidad, los servicios, las metas, la ubicación, las opciones de respuesta y […]

  • Suspension and Discipline

    Host: FCSN Describes school responsibilities for discipline, range of consequences for rule violations, difference between suspensions, expulsions and emergency removals, procedures for out of school suspensions and expulsions, and legal protections for students on IEPs. Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link to join. All handouts will be sent […]

  • Basic Rights: Transition Planning

    Host: Tantasqua Regional - Union 61 School Districts This presentation addresses the planning involved when a student is of transition age. The importance of planning, the roles of both parent/guardian and student and the student’s post-secondary vision. We will discuss how to prepare for the transition planning meeting, the age of majority, and procedural due […]

  • Creating a Post-Secondary Vision

    Host: Springfield International Charter School 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 transition planning process. Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link to join. All handouts will […]

  • Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP

    Host: Argosy Collegiate 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 sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services are included and measurable goals. You will […]

  • Basic Rights: Transition Planning

    Host: Athol-Royalston Regional School District This presentation addresses the planning involved when a student is of transition age. The importance of planning, the roles of both parent/guardian and student and the student’s post-secondary vision. We will discuss how to prepare for the transition planning meeting, the age of majority, and procedural due process rights for […]

  • Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility

    Host: Cambridge 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.  Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you receive a proposed IEP. You will also […]

  • Direitos básicos: Avaliação e elegibilidade

    Esta apresentação é uma introdução abrangente às leis e aos procedimentos da educação especial. Vamos nos aprofundar no propósito da lei, nos encaminhamentos, nas avaliações e no processo de reunião da equipe, incluindo a determinação da elegibilidade. Outras discussões se concentrarão em serviços, colocação e o que fazer quando você receber um IEP proposto. Você […]

  • Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility

    Host: Fall River 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.  Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you receive a proposed IEP. You will […]

  • POSTPONED Basic Rights: Transition Planning

    This workshop is postponed. A new date is yet to be announced. Host: Palmer Public Schools This presentation addresses the planning involved when a student is of transition age. The importance of planning, the roles of both parent/guardian and student and the student’s post-secondary vision. We will discuss how to prepare for the transition planning […]