Visions of Community Western MA Edition
UMass Amherst Campus Center 1 Campus Center Way, Amherst, United StatesRegister now to join your neighbors from Western Massachusetts for an in-person event featuring area exhibitors, workshops, and networking sessions for families and professionals. Full Event Details
Alternatives to Discipline and Suspension 4/29/24
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
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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Methuen Public Schools 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 types of
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Fitchburg Public Schools 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 types of
Transition Evaluation and Planning Training 05/01/24
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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Sutton 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: Concord/Concord Carlisle Regional School District 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
Connecting Families: Film Screening: Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting & Panel with Indigenous Leaders & Activists
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 Join us for a screening of Imagining the Indian:
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Walpole 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
Families as Partners in the IEP Process
John J. Ahern Middle School 111 Mechanic Street, Foxborough, MA, United StatesFCSN and the Foxborough Public Schools are hosting an intensive training for families. Delve into the new IEP form and learn skills families can apply as active partners in the IEP process. Session Topics: The New IEP Form Crafting Effective Student/Parent Concerns Advancing Your Student’s Voice Throughout
RTSC Online Orientation Training 05/06/24
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