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POSTPONED Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
POSTPONED Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Postponed - New Date TBA Host: Boston 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Monomoy Regional School District 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Nashoba Valley Technical High 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
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Pre-ETS with MRC
Pre-ETS with MRC
Connecting Families: Pre-Employment Training Services (Pre-ETS) with MRC To change the language of this website and form, click on the language widget above. Para cambiar el idioma de este sitio web y el formulario, haga clic en el widget de idioma de arriba. Para alterar o idioma
RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Narragansett Regional School District 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
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Turning 3 Essentials
Turning 3 Essentials
Host: Cambridge Public Schools Explains the differences between early intervention and special education, the transition planning conference, the special education procedures including referral, evaluation, the Team meeting, eligibility determination, services, goals, placement, response options, and parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. Please sign up to
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Acton-Boxborough 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
POSTPONED Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
POSTPONED Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District Postponed – New Date TBA Our new presentation addresses what a bully is; the school’s legal obligation to prevent and address bullying; some strategies and tools for dealing with bullying; and how to address bullying in the IEP. We welcome both
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Trauma for Caregivers
Trauma for Caregivers
Developmental Childhood Trauma Training for Caregivers Are you raising a child with a history of trauma? Are you looking for a better understanding of the “why” of their challenges? The Recruitment, Training, and Support Center for Special Education Surrogate Parents is offering their Developmental Childhood Trauma Training
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Old Rochester Regional School District 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: North Middlesex Regional School District 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
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DESE Virtual Focus Group
DESE Virtual Focus Group
DESE Virtual Focus Groups - Special Education Accountability and Determinations Help DESE set targets for next year - DESE Indicator Focus Groups Each session will take place 5:00pm - 6:30pm - All groups will privide interpretation in ASL, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, and Mandarin. November 08
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Bellingham 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
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Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Easthampton Public Schools 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
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Taunton 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 meeting, the age of
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Wakefield 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
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Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Our new presentation addresses what a bully is; the school’s legal obligation to prevent and address bullying; some strategies and tools for dealing with bullying; and how to address bullying in the IEP. We welcome both parents and professionals to join us
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility – Interpretation Will Be Provided
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility – Interpretation Will Be Provided
Host: Framingham Public Schools - Simultaneous interpretation available in Spanish and Portuguese. 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
MCAS: Access & Achievement for Students with Disabilities
MCAS: Access & Achievement for Students with Disabilities
Host: Dedham Public Schools Introduces the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and how children with disabilities can participate in meaningful ways in MCAS. Please sign up to attend through our Zoom registration link: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kceqvqjsoHNMrBT6mfRRC4X8R4UiRK04H Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link
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Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Belmont Public Schools 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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Franklin 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
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Discipline and Suspension Training
Discipline and Suspension Training
This training describes different types of disciplinary offenses, the school responsibilities for discipline, range of consequences for rule violations, the difference between suspensions, expulsions, and emergency removals, different categories of suspensions, procedures for out of school suspensions and expulsions, and legal protections for students on IEPs including
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP – Interpretation Will Be Provided
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP – Interpretation Will Be Provided
Host: Fitchburg Public Schools 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Groton Dunstable Regional School District 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
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RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
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
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Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Nashoba Regional School District 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
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Listening and Learning Support Parent Training
Listening and Learning Support Parent Training
Become a volunteer Support Parent today! The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection between parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and complex medical needs who would like to talk with someone who understands their situation. We are actively recruiting new volunteers who
Section 504 Plans
Section 504 Plans
Host: Watertown Public Schools Explains 504 Plans, who qualifies, what it contains, and the major differences between a 504 Plan and an IEP. Please sign up to attend through our Zoom registration link: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdemrqD4iGNNMUfGzz9-KIlSevp4GcUlF Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link
Turning 3 Essentials
Turning 3 Essentials
Host: Littleton Public Schools Explains the differences between early intervention and special education, the transition planning conference, the special education procedures including referral, evaluation, the Team meeting, eligibility determination, services, goals, placement, response options, and parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. Please sign up to
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Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Oxford Public Schools 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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Ayer Shirley Regional School District 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
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Ashland 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 meeting, the age of
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Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP – Interpretation Will Be Provided
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP – Interpretation Will Be Provided
Host: Springfield Public Schools 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
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Northampton 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 meeting, the age of
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Needham 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
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RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
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
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: New Heights Charter School Of Brockton 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,
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Blackstone-Millville Regional School District Our new presentation addresses what a bully is; the school’s legal obligation to prevent and address bullying; some strategies and tools for dealing with bullying; and how to address bullying in the IEP. We welcome both parents and professionals to join us
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Turning 3 Essentials
Turning 3 Essentials
Host: Woburn Public Schools Explains the differences between early intervention and special education, the transition planning conference, the special education procedures including referral, evaluation, the Team meeting, eligibility determination, services, goals, placement, response options, and parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. Please sign up to
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Hingham Public Schools 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