Week of 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: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Melrose 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,
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: Lenox 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: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Dennis Yarmouth 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
POSTPONED to 2/1/2022 – Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
POSTPONED to 2/1/2022 – 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
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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Stoneham 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Winchester 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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Braintree 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