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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 us at rtsc@fcsn.org.
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Beverly 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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Carlisle 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
1 event,
Effective Communication
Effective Communication
Host: North Middlesex Regional School District SEPAC Describes how to be an effective communicator, why effective communication with the school is important, summarizes the methods of communication, how to establish effective communication with the school and parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. Please sign up
3 events,
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
Charla de la comunidad latina de FCSN
Charla de la comunidad latina de FCSN
Charla de la comunidad latina de FCSN (Ruth de la Cruz Coordinadora del Grupo de Padres Latinos de FCSN, nos reunimos el primer jueves de cada mes para traer actualizaciones de los proyectos de FCSN, responder preguntas y a veces aprovechar la oportunidad para hacer capacitaciones o
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Wakefield 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
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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Fall River 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
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 us at rtsc@fcsn.org.
3 events,
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Springfield 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: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Mansfield 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Ashland 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,
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: Hampshire Regional School District 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Natick 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,
Connecting Families: Creative Solutions to Challenging Times
Connecting Families: Creative Solutions to Challenging Times
Creative Solutions to Challenging Times Come participate in this group discussion facilitated by Elizabeth Bostic. We are interested in talking about your solutions to address the challenges we have faced throughout this pandemic. Examples: Teacher shortages Compensatory service School closures Cultural and linguistic barriers Keeping students and
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Baystate Academy 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
2 events,
Turning 3 Essentials
Turning 3 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
Educação Profissional e Técnica O Que as Famílias Precisam Saber
Educação Profissional e Técnica O Que as Famílias Precisam Saber
Aprenda Sobre as Suas Opções Os programas de ensino médio de educação profissional e técnica fornecem uma base sólida para a faculdade e mostraram que levam a ganhos mais altos. No entanto, nem todas as famílias e alunos estão conscientes de suas opções! • Aprenda mais sobre
3 events,
Career & Technical Education What Families Need to Know
Career & Technical Education What Families Need to Know
Learn About Your Options Career & Technical Education high school programs provide a strong foundation for college and have been shown to lead to higher earnings. Yet, not all families and students are aware of their options! • Learn about the range of career and technical education
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
Giáo dục Kỹ thuật & Nghề nghiệp Gia Đình cần biết những gì
Giáo dục Kỹ thuật & Nghề nghiệp Gia Đình cần biết những gì
Tìm hiểu về các Lựa chọn Giáo dục Kỹ thuật & Nghề nghiệp mang đến một nền tảng vững chắc cho cao đẳng và đã chứng minh có thể dẫn đến mức thu nhập cao hơn. Tuy nhiên không phải gia đình và học sinh nào cũng
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Karyè ak Edikasyon Teknik Sa Fanmi Dwe Konnen
Karyè ak Edikasyon Teknik Sa Fanmi Dwe Konnen
Aprann Sou Opsyon Ou yo Pwogram lekòl segondè sou Karyè ak Edikasyon Teknik bay yon fondasyon solid pou kolèj epi yo montre pwogram sa yo kapab fe moun touche pi plis. Poutan, se pa tout fanmi ak elèv ki konnen opsyon yo! • Aprann yon seri opsyon
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Turning 3 Essentials
Turning 3 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
4 events,
职业及技术教育 家庭需要知道什么
职业及技术教育 家庭需要知道什么
了解您的升学选择 职业及技术教育高中课程为升读大学奠定良好的基础,并已证实毕业后可获得更高的 收入!然而,并不是所有的家庭和学生都了解他们的选择! • 了解高中的职业和技术教育选择范围 • 预览专为马萨诸塞州家庭设计的全新升学选择资讯 • 认识您本区的升学选项 • 欢迎你的提问 • 分享你对如何提高家庭及学生认识这绝佳升学机会的想法!
Effective Communication
Effective Communication
Host: Dracut SEPAC Describes how to be an effective communicator, why effective communication with the school is important, summarizes the methods of communication, how to establish effective communication with the school and parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. Please sign up to attend through our
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Hanover 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
3 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 us at rtsc@fcsn.org.
Educación Profesional y Técnica Lo que las familias necesitan saber
Educación Profesional y Técnica Lo que las familias necesitan saber
Conozca sus opciones Los programas de educación secundaria en Educación Profesional y Técnica proporcionan una base sólida para la universidad y se ha demostrado que conducen a mayores oportunidades. Sin embargo, ¡no todas las familias y estudiantes son conscientes de sus opciones! • Conozca la gama de
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Atlantis Charter School 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
4 events,
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Central Berkshire 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. Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to
Pre-Employment Transition Services
Pre-Employment Transition Services
How can Pre-ETS help YOU get ready for the world of work? (This event will be simultaneously interpreted in Spanish) FCSN invites you to a free virtual presentation about Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) Learn how Pre-ETS can help you get ready
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Groton Dunstable Regional School District 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
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RTSC Monthly Webinar: Supporting LGBTQ Youth
RTSC Monthly Webinar: Supporting LGBTQ Youth
An Act Relative to Gender Identity, which became effective in 2012, protects students from discrimination based on gender identity, as well as sexual orientation. This session will review the laws, policies, resources, and best practices for supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, and questioning students. By
1 event,
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
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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 us at rtsc@fcsn.org.
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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Belchertown 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
1 event,
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
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
1 event,
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
5 events,
Connecting Families: It Takes a Village
Connecting Families: It Takes a Village
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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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Grupo de Apoio – Inscrição no VOC22 e acesso ao Aplicativo – Whova
Grupo de Apoio – Inscrição no VOC22 e acesso ao Aplicativo – Whova
Durante essa sessão os participantes aprenderão como se inscrever para a Conferência Anual, utilizar o aplicativo Whova, usar a opção de interpretação e assim aproveitar o máximo possivel dos treinamentos para facilitar a vida das nossas famílias.