Trainings
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Norwell 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
Host: Quincy 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
RTSC Online Orientation Training
Online EventBecome 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
Introducing NextGen Careers Initiative
Online EventRegister Today The Federation for Children with Special Needs is funded by grants which require us to collect data. Our registration is confidential and used to ensure we are supporting all communities. We do not share personal information or sell to third parties. Description: Join Michelle Banks,
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Milton 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
MCAS: Access & Achievement for Students with Disabilities
Host: Masconomet Regional School District 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/tZIvf-uqrzgpEtS4nVK4PnGD0GpFPRhQkdPd Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting
MCAS: Access & Achievement for Students with Disabilities
Host: Norfolk 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/tZ0tc-mgqDIrHNGovjbA9CnJbXXFz8wYO3Uk Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Douglas 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
Discipline and Suspension Training
Online EventThis 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
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
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Hampshire 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Holyoke 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