RTSC Online Orientation Training 03/28/2024

Online Event

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

Free

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

Transition Evaluation and Planning Training 04/02/24

Online Event

This 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

Free

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 Event

An 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

Developmental Trauma Training 04/03/24

Online Event

This 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

Free
Event Series Connecting YOU(th)

Connecting YOU(th)

Online

A monthly Zoom for young adults, by young adults Connecting YOU(th) is a monthly get-together for teens and young adults with disabilities. Every second Tuesday of the month, we have a topic for discussion, and we're always changing and growing in response to what participants want to