Planning A Life (College and Beyond)
Worcester Senior Center 128 Providence Street, Worcester, MA, United StatesIn-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 StatesVenha 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 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
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
ZoomSESP 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.
DESE Virtual Focus Groups – Child Find & Early Childhood Transitions
Online EventHelp 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 -
Turning 3 Essentials
Host: Old Rochester Regional School District 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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Hudson 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Andover 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
