STudents Are Ready (STAR) Needs Assessments

On 06/14/2023   /   Resources  
STudents Are Ready (STAR) Needs Assessments
The Federation's Workforce Success Initiative, STudents Are Ready (STAR) program, will identify and address challenges transition-age students and families face when considering employment after high school. Want to give your input? Here are the service areas and more. Eligibility Requirements and Target Population We need to hearRead more →
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Making a Difference Conference

On 09/15/2021   /   Programs  
Making a Difference Conference
RTSC Home Page Conference Overview Sponsorship Opportunities We look forward to presenting the 11th Annual RTSC Making a Difference Conference in November, 2022 The Making a Difference conference provides a wonderful opportunity for Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), Foster/Adoptive and Kinship Caregivers, Educators, Child Welfare Providers, Community PartnersRead more →
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Basic Rights Workshop – SEPACs

On 06/12/2021   /   Programs  
MassPAC HomeHow to Schedule and Host a FCSN/PTIC WorkshopPTIC Workshop Request Form Massachusetts regulations require school districts to conduct, in cooperation with the SEPAC, at least one workshop annually on the rights of students and their parents under state and federal special education laws. MassPAC members receiveRead more →
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Participating School Districts

On 05/28/2021   /   Programs  
RTSC Home LEA Recruitment Home Purpose and Goal Roles and Responsibilities Participating School Districts Developmental Trauma Training The Recruitment, Training and Support Center would like to acknowledge and thank the following school districts and collaboratives for participating in the LEA Recruitment Program. These districts are leaders inRead more →
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Family Resource Center and Community Connections

On 05/24/2021   /   Programs  
Pathways Home Community Connections The Community Connections Coalitions are networks of local leaders and providers who create awareness around the needs of families in their communities by hosting events, forums, and trainings for parents. The Pathways program participates in statewide meetings of the coalition and serves asRead more →
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LEA Recruitment Program Roles

On 05/03/2021   /   Programs  
RTSC Home LEA Recruitment Home Purpose and Goal Roles and Responsibilities Participating School Districts Developmental Trauma Training Volunteer Special Education Surrogate Parents • Meet the eligibility requirements of the SESP program Be least 18 years old Not be employed by an agency involved in the care orRead more →
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LEA Recruitment Program Purpose and Goal

On 05/03/2021   /   Programs  
RTSC Home LEA Recruitment Home Purpose and Goal Roles and Responsibilities Participating School Districts Developmental Trauma Training The Recruitment, Training and Support Center (RTSC) for Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs) is a project of the Federation for Children with Special Needs, a nonprofit organization. RTSC recruits volunteersRead more →
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Consider This Articles

On 05/03/2021   /   Programs, Resources  
Consider This Articles

News and information about education, research, and support for SESPs; adoptive, foster, and kinship caregivers; and child welfare professionals helping children with trauma and other special needs get the most from their education This news journal is sent every month and contains a broad range of information from

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