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Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Innovation Charter Academy School 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
Effective Communication
Effective Communication
Host: Somerville Family Learning Collaborative/Somerville 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
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Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Watertown 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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Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Dover-Sherborn 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
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
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Connecting Families – Demystifying Insurance Coverage for Autism and Behavioral Health
Connecting Families – Demystifying Insurance Coverage for Autism and Behavioral Health
Conectando famÃlias   Conectando famÃlias   连接家åºÂ   Konekte Fanmi yo   Kết nối gia đình This event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription in 20+ languages. Accessing Interpretation. Description Amy Weinstock, Director of the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Chelmsford 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: 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 the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services
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RTSC Online Orientation Training 02/05/24
RTSC Online Orientation Training 02/05/24
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: Amherst-Pelham Regional 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
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Direitos básicos: Planejamento de Transição
Direitos básicos: Planejamento de Transição
Essa apresentação aborda o planejamento envolvido quando o aluno está em idade de Transição. A importância do planejamento, as funções dos pais/responsáveis e do aluno e a visão pós-secundária do mesmo. Discutiremos como se preparar para a reunião de planejamento de Transição, a maioridade e os direitos
Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning
Host: Norton Public Schools This presentation provides an introduction to social emotional learning. We will dive into what social emotional learning is, why it is important, and what it looks like in different contexts We will also discuss how social emotional learning is applied in the classroom
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Frontier Regional and Union 38 School Districts 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
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Derechos básicos: Planificación de la transición edad adulta
Derechos básicos: Planificación de la transición edad adulta
Serie de talleres sobre derechos básicos Este evento ha finalizado Esta serie es una introducción a las leyes y procedimientos de la educación especial, al documento del Programa de Educación Individualizada (PEI) y a la planificación que se lleva a cabo cuando un alumno alcanza la edad
CANCELLED – Social Emotional Learning
CANCELLED – Social Emotional Learning
This workshop has been cancelled. Host: Pioneer Valley Regional School District This presentation provides an introduction to social emotional learning. We will dive into what social emotional learning is, why it is important, and what it looks like in different contexts We will also discuss how social
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February Networking Series
February Networking Series
Are you a: RTSC Special Education Surrogate Parent, PCTI trained Parent Consultant, or SEPAC Officer? Join us for a FREE opportunity to network, brought to you by Recruitment, Training and Support Center (RTSC), Parent Training and Information Center (PTI), and MassPAC programs of the Federation for Children
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: North Middlesex 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
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Sandwich 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: Maynard 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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Alternatives to Discipline and Suspension
Alternatives to Discipline and Suspension
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: Berkshire County Head Start 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
Connecting YOU(th)
Connecting YOU(th)
A monthly Zoom for young adults, by young adults Connecting YOU(th) is a monthly get-together for teens and young adults with disabilities. Every second Tuesday of the month, we have a topic for discussion, and we're always changing and growing in response to what participants want to
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Developmental Trauma Training
Developmental Trauma Training
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: Plymouth 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: Tewksbury 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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Turning 3 Essentials
Turning 3 Essentials
Host: Early Intervention Parent Leadership Program 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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RTSC Online Orientation Training 02/17/24
RTSC Online Orientation Training 02/17/24
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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Positive Solutions for Families: Train the Trainer February Cohort
Positive Solutions for Families: Train the Trainer February Cohort
An offering for early childhood educators and professionals Through a grant provided by the Department for Elementary and Secondary Education, the Federation for Children with Special Needs is offering a FREE ten-hour training for educators and professionals interested in offering the Positive Solutions for Families program to families in their school. Learn
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Transition Evaluation and Planning Training
Transition Evaluation and 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 02/22/24
RTSC Online Orientation Training 02/22/24
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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MCAS: Access & Achievement for Students with Disabilities
MCAS: Access & Achievement for Students with Disabilities
Introduces the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and how children with disabilities can participate in meaningful ways in MCAS.
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Mock IEP Meeting for SESP’s, Schools and Service Providers
Mock IEP Meeting for SESP’s, Schools and Service Providers
Are you an: RTSC Special Education Surrogate Parent? Join us for a FREE Mock IEP Meeting, brought to you by Recruitment, Training and Support Center (RTSC) program of the Federation for Children with Special Needs. This will be a mock IEP meeting to help you to navigate
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: Mendon-Upton 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
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Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Holyoke 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: Pentucket 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
Section 504 Plans
Section 504 Plans
Host: Longmeadow 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/tZ0pcuCupjItE9PeOb75ERv5ZDFhgA5qgzOW Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link
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Turning 3 Essentials
Turning 3 Essentials
Host: Criterion-Stoneham Early Intervention Program 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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Nashoba 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
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Norfolk 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