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Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Baystate Academy Charter Public 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
Treinamento de Liderança para Pais e Profissionais (PCTI in Portuguese)
Treinamento de Liderança para Pais e Profissionais (PCTI in Portuguese)
Venha participar conosco do PCTI em Português e comece advogar pelos direitos de seu filho de uma forma eficaz! Será um programa de treinamento intensivo projetado para fornecer a todos os pais e profissionais uma base sólida em leis de educação especial, procedimentos e assuntos relacionados. O
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Dedham Public Schools 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
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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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Berkshire Hills 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
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Connecting Families: Data Tells a Story
Connecting Families: Data Tells a Story
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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Hilltown Cooperative 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 to
Section 504 Plans
Section 504 Plans
Host: Bedford Public Schools Explains 504 Plans, who qualifies, what it contains, and the major differences between a 504 Plan and an IEP. Please sign up to attend through our Zoom registration link: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUod--qrT8iH9R4eMS7bLCi66vw60ol4DJx Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link
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Planning A Life (College and Beyond)
Planning A Life (College and Beyond)
Virtual Planning a Life (PAL) is a two-day transition conference geared towards parents of and professionals working with post-secondary transition age youth (14 -22). PAL can help provide parents and professionals with skills and information necessary to support youth as they prepare for full, productive lives during and
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Planning A Life (College and Beyond)
Planning A Life (College and Beyond)
In-person Planning a Life (PAL) is a two-day transition conference geared towards parents of and professionals working with post-secondary transition age youth (14 -22). PAL can help provide parents and professionals with skills and information necessary to support youth as they prepare for full, productive lives during and
Treinamento de Liderança para Pais e Profissionais (PCTI in Portuguese)
Treinamento de Liderança para Pais e Profissionais (PCTI in Portuguese)
Venha participar conosco do PCTI em Português e comece advogar pelos direitos de seu filho de uma forma eficaz! Será um programa de treinamento intensivo projetado para fornecer a todos os pais e profissionais uma base sólida em leis de educação especial, procedimentos e assuntos relacionados. O
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: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Spencer-East Brookfield 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Stoneham Public Schools 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Belchertown Public Schools 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
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SESP Zoom Support Meeting
SESP Zoom Support Meeting
SESPÂ 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.
DESE Virtual Focus Groups – Child Find & Early Childhood Transitions
DESE Virtual Focus Groups – Child Find & Early Childhood Transitions
Help DESE set targets for next year - DESE Indicator Focus Groups Each session will take place 5:00pm - 6:30pm - All groups will privide interpretation in ASL, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, and Mandarin. November 08 - Child Find & Early Childhood Transitions November 28 -
Turning 3 Essentials
Turning 3 Essentials
Host: Old Rochester Regional School District 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
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POSTPONED – Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
POSTPONED – Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
This event has been postponed. Please join us for the 7pm presentation. Register here: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ofuyqqzosHNXAZIKaHac1LBTBEjwLH2PP Host: Shrewsbury Public Schools 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Hanover Public Schools 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
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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Hamilton-Wenham 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 do
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Easton Public Schools 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
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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Watertown 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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Hopkinton 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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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Canton 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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Belmont 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Abington Public Schools 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
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Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Lexington Public Schools 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
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Language and Cultural Access… with the School Finder Project
Language and Cultural Access… with the School Finder Project
Join the Federation’s NEW School Finder Project for an interactive presentation designed to help your school or organization build stronger practices for language-accessible and culturally-responsive family outreach and engagement. We’ll also introduce our project and ways we can support schools, organizations, students and families. Participants Will Learn
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SESP Zoom Support Meeting
SESP Zoom Support Meeting
SESPÂ 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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DESE Virtual Focus Groups – Disproportionate Representation
DESE Virtual Focus Groups – Disproportionate Representation
Help DESE set targets for next year - DESE Indicator Focus Groups Each session will take place 5:00pm - 6:30pm - All groups will privide interpretation in ASL, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, and Mandarin. November 08 - Child Find & Early Childhood Transitions November 28 -
Turning 3 Essentials
Turning 3 Essentials
Host: Thom Charles River Early Intervention 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. Zoom will
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Marlborough 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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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Ipswich 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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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
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Woburn Public Schools 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Chicopee Public Schools 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