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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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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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
Creating a Post-Secondary Vision
Creating a Post-Secondary Vision
Host: Hadley SEPAC 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: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtfu6gpzkoHdLvZ2FF097VeWZZcJ3PP6Oh Zoom
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Tri-Town 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: Agawam 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
Reduzindo crises e promovendo o desenvolvimento em casa
Reduzindo crises e promovendo o desenvolvimento em casa
Podemos ser criativos e modificar os espaços em nossa casa, as atividades e nossa própria maneira de interagir visando o bem estar e o maior progresso possível para as crianças. Identificando as competências, necessidades e interesses de cada um, podemos planejar melhor o dia a dia,
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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Athol Royalston 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Wayland 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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Visions of Community 2022 Pre-Conference
Visions of Community 2022 Pre-Conference
Visit our Conference Website to view speakers, agenda, exhibitors, and sponsors. Visions of Community (VOC) is FCSN's annual conference for parents and professionals caring for children with special needs. The day includes intensive workshops on topics such as, IEPs and other special education issues, impact of trauma,
Quando devo procurar terapia para meu filho (a)?
Quando devo procurar terapia para meu filho (a)?
Os pré-evento dessa semana estão incluídos com a sua inscrição na Conferência Anual – VOC22
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Visions of Community 2022 Pre-Conference
Visions of Community 2022 Pre-Conference
Visit our Conference Website to view speakers, agenda, exhibitors, and sponsors. Visions of Community (VOC) is FCSN's annual conference for parents and professionals caring for children with special needs. The day includes intensive workshops on topics such as, IEPs and other special education issues, impact of trauma,
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Parent Professional Advocacy League (PPAL) 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
POSTPONED – Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
POSTPONED – Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Postponed- New Date to be announced Host: Hampden-Wilbraham RSD 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,
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Visions of Community Meet the Commissioners
Visions of Community Meet the Commissioners
Join us at this FREE pre-conference event for an opportunity to hear from Massachusetts Commissioners and Directors. Conference registration not required. Registration is now Closed.
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Ashburnham-Westminster 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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Visions of Community 2022 Pre-Conference
Visions of Community 2022 Pre-Conference
Visit our Conference Website to view speakers, agenda, exhibitors, and sponsors. Visions of Community (VOC) is FCSN's annual conference for parents and professionals caring for children with special needs. The day includes intensive workshops on topics such as, IEPs and other special education issues, impact of trauma,
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Groton-Dunstable Regional School District 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
Tudo Mudou, E Agora? – Como lidar com os estressores diários em meio a tantas incertezas
Tudo Mudou, E Agora? – Como lidar com os estressores diários em meio a tantas incertezas
Os pré-evento dessa semana estão incluídos com a sua inscrição na Conferência Anual – VOC22
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Visions of Community 2022 Pre-Conference
Visions of Community 2022 Pre-Conference
Visit our Conference Website to view speakers, agenda, exhibitors, and sponsors. Visions of Community (VOC) is FCSN's annual conference for parents and professionals caring for children with special needs. The day includes intensive workshops on topics such as, IEPs and other special education issues, impact of trauma,
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VISIONS OF COMMUNITY 2022 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
VISIONS OF COMMUNITY 2022 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Our full-day conference is on Saturday, March 19th with evening pre-conference events during the week. Visions of Community (VOC) is FCSN's annual conference for parents and professionals caring for children with special needs. The day includes intensive workshops on topics such as, IEPs and other special education issues, impact
Programa de Intervenção Precoce
Programa de Intervenção Precoce
Essa apresentação está incluída com a sua inscrição e será a sessão #1 no dia da Conferência Anual - VOC22
Compreensão das Avaliações Diversas e Bilíngues
Compreensão das Avaliações Diversas e Bilíngues
Essa apresentação está incluído com a sua inscrição e será a sessão #2 no dia da Conferência Anual - VOC22
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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Argosy Collegiate Charter School 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
1 event,
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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Inclusão de Crianças na Igreja
Inclusão de Crianças na Igreja
Milhares de crianças e suas famílias hoje não conseguem frequentar uma igreja pela falta de um ministério infantil inclusivo. Durante essa sessão os participantes entenderão a diferença entre permitir a entrada da criança na igreja e incluir essa criança no ministério Infantil. Incluindo como iniciar esse
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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
1 event,
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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Completando os Três Aninhos – Transição da Intervenção Precoce
Completando os Três Aninhos – Transição da Intervenção Precoce
Completando os Três Aninhos fornece informações sobre os procedimentos para a transição de uma criança de intervenção precoce (EI) para educação especial. Diferenças entre EI eEducação Especial •Processo dePlanejamento deTransição •Processo de EducaçãoEspecial •Consentimento e Avaliações •Elegibilidade paraEducação Especial •A Reunião da Equipe •Opções para ResolverDiferenças •Revisão
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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Triton 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 do when
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
POSTPONED – Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
POSTPONED – Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
This workshop has been postponed and a new date is to be announced. Host: Advanced Math and Science Academy 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
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Children & Youth with Special Health Needs (CYSHN) Town Hall: COVID-19 Vaccinations
Children & Youth with Special Health Needs (CYSHN) Town Hall: COVID-19 Vaccinations
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