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SESP Check In
SESP Check In
SESP Weekly Zoom Special Education Surrogate Parents Weekly 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 SESPs. For questions, Bridget Koetsch at bkoetsch@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8369.
SESP Check In
SESP Check In
SESP Weekly Zoom Special Education Surrogate Parents Weekly 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 SESPs. For questions, Bridget Koetsch at bkoetsch@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8369.
SESP Check In
SESP Check In
SESP Weekly Zoom Special Education Surrogate Parents Weekly 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 SESPs. For questions, Bridget Koetsch at bkoetsch@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8369.
9 events,
April Webinars
April Webinars
Register Here: What do families need to know about 51As and CRAs during the pandemic Date: Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 12:00 PM EST Presented by: Marisol Garcia, Esq., Mental Health Advocacy Program for Kids and Toni Kokenis, Esq., Health Law Advocates, Inc. Bio: Marisol Garcia, Senior Director at Health
April Webinars
April Webinars
Register Here: What do families need to know about 51As and CRAs during the pandemic Date: Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 12:00 PM EST Presented by: Marisol Garcia, Esq., Mental Health Advocacy Program for Kids and Toni Kokenis, Esq., Health Law Advocates, Inc. Bio: Marisol Garcia, Senior Director at Health
April Webinars
April Webinars
Register Here: What do families need to know about 51As and CRAs during the pandemic Date: Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 12:00 PM EST Presented by: Marisol Garcia, Esq., Mental Health Advocacy Program for Kids and Toni Kokenis, Esq., Health Law Advocates, Inc. Bio: Marisol Garcia, Senior Director at Health
7 events,
RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
Register for Orientation Become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) SESPs serve as appointed decision-makers that have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend and participate in special education team meetings, approve or reject Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and if necessary, file complaints
RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
Register for Orientation Become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) SESPs serve as appointed decision-makers that have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend and participate in special education team meetings, approve or reject Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and if necessary, file complaints
RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
Register for Orientation Become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) SESPs serve as appointed decision-makers that have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend and participate in special education team meetings, approve or reject Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and if necessary, file complaints
9 events,
Trauma Training for SESPs
Trauma Training for SESPs
Trauma Training for SESPs Trauma Training for SESPs 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
Trauma Training for SESPs
Trauma Training for SESPs
Trauma Training for SESPs Trauma Training for SESPs 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
Trauma Training for SESPs
Trauma Training for SESPs
Trauma Training for SESPs Trauma Training for SESPs 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
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3 events,
SESP Check In
SESP Check In
SESP Weekly Zoom Special Education Surrogate Parents Weekly 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 SESPs. For questions, Bridget Koetsch at bkoetsch@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8369.
SESP Check In
SESP Check In
SESP Weekly Zoom Special Education Surrogate Parents Weekly 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 SESPs. For questions, Bridget Koetsch at bkoetsch@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8369.
SESP Check In
SESP Check In
SESP Weekly Zoom Special Education Surrogate Parents Weekly 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 SESPs. For questions, Bridget Koetsch at bkoetsch@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8369.
0 events,
0 events,
6 events,
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Union 61 SEPAC 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
RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
Register for Orientation Become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) SESPs serve as appointed decision-makers that have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend and participate in special education team meetings, approve or reject Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and if necessary, file complaints
RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
Register for Orientation Become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) SESPs serve as appointed decision-makers that have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend and participate in special education team meetings, approve or reject Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and if necessary, file complaints
7 events,
Transition Planning
Transition Planning
Transition Planning Transition Planning 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
Transition Planning
Transition Planning
Transition Planning Transition Planning 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
Transition Planning
Transition Planning
Transition Planning Transition Planning 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
1 event,
Effective Communication
Effective Communication
Host: Harvard SEPAC This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the how to be an effective communicator. We will talk about why effective communication with the school is important and about the different methods of communication. You will also learn about parent’s
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3 events,
SESP Check In
SESP Check In
SESP Weekly Zoom Special Education Surrogate Parents Weekly 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 SESPs. For questions, Bridget Koetsch at bkoetsch@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8369.
SESP Check In
SESP Check In
SESP Weekly Zoom Special Education Surrogate Parents Weekly 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 SESPs. For questions, Bridget Koetsch at bkoetsch@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8369.
SESP Check In
SESP Check In
SESP Weekly Zoom Special Education Surrogate Parents Weekly 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 SESPs. For questions, Bridget Koetsch at bkoetsch@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8369.
2 events,
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Wachusett Regional School SEPAC 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
Creating a Post-Secondary Vision
Creating a Post-Secondary Vision
Host: Foxboro SEPAC This presentation explains the role of the student’s post-secondary vision in transition planning, where to start, how to write a vision statement and how the vision can impact assessments and the transition planning process. Please sign up to attend through our Zoom registration link:
2 events,
Effective Communication
Effective Communication
Host: Old Rochester Regional School District This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the how to be an effective communicator. We will talk about why effective communication with the school is important and about the different methods of communication. You will also
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Westford SEPAC 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 are
4 events,
Networking Series – Case Rounds
Networking Series – Case Rounds
Register for Networking Are you a: RTSC Special Education Surrogate Parent, PCTI trained Parent Consultant, or SEPAC Officer? Join us for a FREE opportunity to network, brought to you by Recruitment, Training and Support Center (RTSC), Parent Training and Information Center (PTI), and MassPAC programs of the
Networking Series – Case Rounds
Networking Series – Case Rounds
Register for Networking Are you a: RTSC Special Education Surrogate Parent, PCTI trained Parent Consultant, or SEPAC Officer? Join us for a FREE opportunity to network, brought to you by Recruitment, Training and Support Center (RTSC), Parent Training and Information Center (PTI), and MassPAC programs of the
Networking Series – Case Rounds
Networking Series – Case Rounds
Register for Networking Are you a: RTSC Special Education Surrogate Parent, PCTI trained Parent Consultant, or SEPAC Officer? Join us for a FREE opportunity to network, brought to you by Recruitment, Training and Support Center (RTSC), Parent Training and Information Center (PTI), and MassPAC programs of the
0 events,
3 events,
RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
Register for Orientation Become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) SESPs serve as appointed decision-makers that have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend and participate in special education team meetings, approve or reject Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and if necessary, file complaints
RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
Register for Orientation Become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) SESPs serve as appointed decision-makers that have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend and participate in special education team meetings, approve or reject Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and if necessary, file complaints
RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
Register for Orientation Become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) SESPs serve as appointed decision-makers that have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend and participate in special education team meetings, approve or reject Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and if necessary, file complaints
0 events,
4 events,
Turning Three Essentials
Turning Three Essentials
Host: Meeting Street 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 up to attend
RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
Register for Orientation Become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) SESPs serve as appointed decision-makers that have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend and participate in special education team meetings, approve or reject Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and if necessary, file complaints
RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
Register for Orientation Become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) SESPs serve as appointed decision-makers that have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend and participate in special education team meetings, approve or reject Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and if necessary, file complaints
0 events,
2 events,
Effective Communication
Effective Communication
Host: Stoneham SEPAC This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the how to be an effective communicator. We will talk about why effective communication with the school is important and about the different methods of communication. You will also learn about parent’s
Effective Communication
Effective Communication
Host: Special Education Alliance Longmeadow This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the how to be an effective communicator. We will talk about why effective communication with the school is important and about the different methods of communication. You will also learn
1 event,
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Salem SEPAC 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 are
3 events,
Trauma Training for SESPs
Trauma Training for SESPs
Trauma Training for SESPs Trauma Training for SESPs 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
Trauma Training for SESPs
Trauma Training for SESPs
Trauma Training for SESPs Trauma Training for SESPs 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
Trauma Training for SESPs
Trauma Training for SESPs
Trauma Training for SESPs Trauma Training for SESPs 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
0 events,
1 event,
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Cambridge SEPAC 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 you
4 events,
Transitional Support for Youth in Foster Care
Transitional Support for Youth in Foster Care
Transitional Support for Youth in Foster Care Presenter: Kristen Quinlan, DCF Education & Training Social Worker
Transitional Support for Youth in Foster Care
Transitional Support for Youth in Foster Care
Transitional Support for Youth in Foster Care Presenter: Kristen Quinlan, DCF Education & Training Social Worker
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Frontier Regional and Union 38 School Districts 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
6 events,
SESP Check In
SESP Check In
SESP Weekly Zoom Special Education Surrogate Parents Weekly 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 SESPs. For questions, Bridget Koetsch at bkoetsch@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8369.
SESP Check In
SESP Check In
SESP Weekly Zoom Special Education Surrogate Parents Weekly 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 SESPs. For questions, Bridget Koetsch at bkoetsch@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8369.
RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
Register for Orientation Become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) SESPs serve as appointed decision-makers that have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend and participate in special education team meetings, approve or reject Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and if necessary, file complaints
1 event,
Turning Three Essentials
Turning Three Essentials
Host: Early Intervention Parent Leadership Project 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
1 event,
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Malden SEPAC 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 are