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Transition Planning Training
Transition Planning Training
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
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SESP Weekly Check-in
SESP Weekly Check-in
SESP 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 Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs). For questions, contact Mary-Beth Landy at mlandy@fcsn.org or (617)-399-8341.
Introdução às Escolas Americanas
Introdução às Escolas Americanas
Para participar registre-se no link abaixo. https://forms.gle/a8cbxqcSJBkBLJz19 Muito Obrigado!
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RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
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
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Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Pembroke 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
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RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
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
Listening & Learning Online Training
Listening & Learning Online Training
Become a volunteer support parent today! The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program brings together families who would like to talk with someone who understands their situation. We are actively recruiting new volunteers who have children under the age of ten and parents who are bilingual to join our
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Millis 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. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you
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SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP 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 Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs). For questions, contact Mary-Beth Landy at mlandy@fcsn.org or (617)-399-8341.
POSTPONED Bullying: What Parents Need to Know – New Date 10/28
POSTPONED Bullying: What Parents Need to Know – New Date 10/28
Host: The Arc of Greater Brockton This workshop has been postponed until October 28 at 6pm. Our new presentation addresses what a bully is; the school’s legal obligation to prevent and address bullying; some strategies and tools for dealing with bullying; and how to address bullying in
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Bedford 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. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you
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Family Connections with Russell Johnston, Ph.D., Deputy Commissioner of DESE
Family Connections with Russell Johnston, Ph.D., Deputy Commissioner of DESE
REGISTER HERE Join us for the opportunity to ask questions related to special education in Massachusetts. This event will be presented in 7 languages:Â Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, ASL, and English. Presenter: Russell Johnston, Ph.D., Senior Commissioner, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Transition Planning Training
Transition Planning Training
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
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RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: HMEA's Autism Resource Central 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Andover 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
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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 and the impact on their IEP. This training
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Old Rochester Regional School District 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. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Amesbury 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. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you
4 events,
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Swampscott 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
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Tyngsborough 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Falmouth Public Schools 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
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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Hill View Montessori 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. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what
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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Ipswich 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. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Milton 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Reading 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
2 events,
RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Leominster 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. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when
4 events,
SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP 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 Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs). For questions, contact Mary-Beth Landy at mlandy@fcsn.org or (617)-399-8341
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Revere Public Schools 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. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do
*POSTPONED to 11/30* TBA Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
*POSTPONED to 11/30* TBA Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Lenox 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. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when
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Discipline and Suspension Training
Discipline and Suspension Training
This 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
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Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Monomoy 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 of
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Belchertown SEPAC Our new presentation addresses what a bully is; the school’s legal obligation to prevent and address bullying; some strategies and tools for dealing with bullying; and how to address bullying in the IEP. We welcome both parents and professionals to join us for this
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SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP 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 Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs). For questions, contact Mary-Beth Landy at mlandy@fcsn.org or (617)-399-8341.
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Dracut 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. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Weymouth 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
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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Northampton 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. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when you
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Canton 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
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Arlington SEPAC 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 majority,
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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Wilmington Public Schools 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. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do
CANCELLED: Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
CANCELLED: Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: The Arc of Greater Brockton Our new presentation addresses what a bully is; the school’s legal obligation to prevent and address bullying; some strategies and tools for dealing with bullying; and how to address bullying in the IEP. We welcome both parents and professionals to join
Commission on Disability, Newton SEPAC and Federation for Children with Special Needs Present Resilience: The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope
Commission on Disability, Newton SEPAC and Federation for Children with Special Needs Present Resilience: The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope
Newton Commission On Disability Mental Health Subcommittee & Newton SEPAC, courtesy of the Federation for Children with Special Needs, present a virtual screening and discussion of the documentary film Resilience. The film will be followed by a discussion with Renee Marchant, Psy.D of NESCA and Mary-Beth Landy,
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RTSC Online Orientation Training
RTSC Online Orientation Training
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