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Introducing NextGen Careers Initiative
Introducing NextGen Careers Initiative
Register Today The Federation for Children with Special Needs is funded by grants which require us to collect data. Our registration is confidential and used to ensure we are supporting all communities. We do not share personal information or sell to third parties. Description: Join Michelle Banks,
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Milton 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
MCAS: Access & Achievement for Students with Disabilities
MCAS: Access & Achievement for Students with Disabilities
Host: Masconomet Regional School District Introduces the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and how children with disabilities can participate in meaningful ways in MCAS. Please sign up to attend through our Zoom registration link: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvf-uqrzgpEtS4nVK4PnGD0GpFPRhQkdPd Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting
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Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Douglas 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
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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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Argosy Collegiate 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
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Hampshire 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
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Self-Advocacy: Social Supports
Self-Advocacy: Social Supports
Register Today This workshop focuses on encouraging social growth and the development of resilient constructive relationships for young adults. Presented by: Jacob Rivas, Transition Coordinator, The Federation for Children with Special Needs. To register: use the registration link above or scan the QR code.
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Wachusett 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
CANCELLED Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
CANCELLED Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
This workshop has been cancelled. Host: Northampton 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
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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. Â Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Spencer-East Brookfield 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 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: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Millbury 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: Pioneer Valley 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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POSTPONED Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
POSTPONED Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
This workshop is postponed. A new date will be announced. Host: Seekonk 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Sudbury 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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Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Gardner 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: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Westfield 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
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Harvard 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
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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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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Beverly 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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Connecting YOU(th) with NextGen Careers Initiative
Connecting YOU(th) with NextGen Careers Initiative
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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.
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Greenfield 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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Listening and Learning Support Parent Training
Listening and Learning Support Parent Training
Become a volunteer Support Parent today! The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection between parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and complex medical needs who would like to talk with someone who understands their situation. We are actively recruiting new volunteers who
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: Argosy Collegiate Charter School 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
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Connecting Families: Important and Up to Date Health Care Information for CYSHCN
Connecting Families: Important and Up to Date Health Care Information for CYSHCN
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CANCELLED Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
CANCELLED Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
This workshop is cancelled. Host: Douglas 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
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April Webinar
April Webinar
Extended School Year (ESY) –The uphill struggle to get summer services continues to frustrate and confound families. A summer without the right support for children with trauma can be particularly damaging. Even when services are offered, the program schools provide is often what the district has and
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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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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
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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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. Please sign
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Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Weston 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
Effective Communication
Effective Communication
Host: Hudson Public Schools 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
Trauma Training for Caregivers
Trauma Training for Caregivers
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
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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
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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.
POSTPONED Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
POSTPONED Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
This workshop has been Postponed. New Date to be annoucned Host: Danvers 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
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Northborough-Southborough 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
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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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Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Millbury 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: Fall River 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
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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.
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Bourne 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
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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Foxborough Regional Charter 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 do
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