Week of Events
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
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
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
Connecting Families – Demystifying Insurance Coverage for Autism and Behavioral Health
Connecting Families – Demystifying Insurance Coverage for Autism and Behavioral Health
Conectando famílias Conectando famílias 连接家庭 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: 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
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. Further discussion will focus on services, placement, and what to do when