Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility

Host: Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School 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

Section 504 Plans

Host: Bedford 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/tZUod--qrT8iH9R4eMS7bLCi66vw60ol4DJx Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link

Planning A Life (College and Beyond)

Online Event

Virtual Planning a Life (PAL) is a two-day transition conference geared towards parents of and professionals working with post-secondary transition age youth (14 -22).  PAL can help provide parents and professionals with skills and information necessary to support youth as they prepare for full, productive lives during and

Planning A Life (College and Beyond)

Worcester Senior Center 128 Providence Street, Worcester, MA, United States

In-person Planning a Life (PAL) is a two-day transition conference geared towards parents of and professionals working with post-secondary transition age youth (14 -22).  PAL can help provide parents and professionals with skills and information necessary to support youth as they prepare for full, productive lives during and

Treinamento de Liderança para Pais e Profissionais (PCTI in Portuguese)

Federation for Children with Special Needs 529 Main Street, Suite 1M3, The Schraftt, Charlestown, MA, United States

Venha participar conosco do PCTI em Português e comece advogar pelos direitos de seu filho de uma forma eficaz! Será um programa de treinamento intensivo projetado para fornecer a todos os pais e profissionais uma base sólida em leis de educação especial, procedimentos e assuntos relacionados. O

RTSC Online Orientation Training

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

Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP

Host: Spencer-East Brookfield 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

Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP

Host: Stoneham 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

Host: Belchertown 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

SESP Zoom Support Meeting

Zoom

SESP  Zoom Meeting All SESPs are welcome. This will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs). For questions, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org.  

FREE

DESE Virtual Focus Groups – Child Find & Early Childhood Transitions

Online Event

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 - Child Find & Early Childhood Transitions November 28 -

Free