Estrategias para la reunión del IEP/PEI
Serie de talleres sobre derechos básicos Esta serie es una introducción a las leyes y procedimientos de la educación especial, al documento del Programa de Educación Individualizada (PEI) y a la planificación que se lleva a cabo cuando un alumno alcanza la edad adulta. Jueves, Marzo 14,
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Kipp Academy Boston Charter School This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the current 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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Erving School Union #28 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
Turning 3 Essentials
Host: Thom Charles River Early Intervention 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
NextGen Careers Information Session
OnlineEvery Tuesday at 12 pm and 4:30 pm (1 hour sessions) A weekly Information Session for young adults, their families, and professionals interested in NextGen Careers. The NextGen Careers Information Session is a one-hour support session to better help eligible young adults (ages 18-25) their families and
Transition Evaluation and Planning Training 04/02/24
Online EventThis presentation provides an understanding of the transition planning process, including why transition planning is important, services that could be included, who is eligible, student and parent/SESP roles in transition planning, and the role of student’s vision. We will discuss how to prepare for a transition planning
Caregiver to Caregiver (C2C) Respite Network Orientation: 3/26/2024
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
Positive Solutions for Families: Train the Trainer April Cohort
Online EventAn offering for early childhood educators and professionals Through a grant provided by the Department for Elementary and Secondary Education, the Federation for Children with Special Needs is offering a FREE ten-hour training for educators and professionals interested in offering the Positive Solutions for Families program to families in their school. Learn
Introduction to the New IEP
Online EventIntroduction to the New IEP Form The IEP document will be seeing the first major change to the form in 20 years in the state of Massachusetts. This presentation will discuss: - Understand why changes have been made - Learn the timeline for implementation - Review the
Developmental Trauma Training 04/03/24
Online EventThis training will offer a systematic approach to looking at Developmental Childhood Trauma as it impacts our students in the child welfare system. This interactive training will study trauma’s effects on the academic and social/emotional learning of a student and the impact on their IEP. This training
Connecting Families: Getting On the Road to Housing
Online EventConectando famílias Conectando famílias 连接家庭 Konekte Fanmi yo Kết nối gia đình 가족 연결 This event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription in 20+ languages. Accessing Interpretation Description Since April is Fair Housing Month, this month’s Connecting
New IEP Form Skill Building Series: Understanding Goals: From Objective and Benchmarks to Effective Progress
Online EventUnderstanding Goals: From Objective and Benchmarks to Effective Progress We will review the new layout for goals and how the short-term objectives and benchmarks create a pathway from the student’s present performance to the end point of the goal. This registration is for all 5 New IEP
NextGen Careers Information Session
OnlineEvery Tuesday at 12 pm and 4:30 pm (1 hour sessions) A weekly Information Session for young adults, their families, and professionals interested in NextGen Careers. The NextGen Careers Information Session is a one-hour support session to better help eligible young adults (ages 18-25) their families and