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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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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Contact RTSC

On 04/30/2021   /   Programs  

Interested in learning about becoming a Special Education Surrogate Parent? Looking for information about our various training opportunities? Contact Us!           Meet Our Team Kendra Watkins Mary-Beth Landy Eileen Sandberg Andrea Parker Online Support Form:  Click Here Federation for Children with Special Needs The

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Resources for Professionals

On 04/16/2021   /   Programs  
Resources for Professionals
Online Training Resources for Professionals Smiling young black business woman on phone at call-desk The Pathways for Parents program is developing a series of webinars recorded on Basic Rights, Understand the IEP, Post-Secondary Transition and School Discipline and Suspension.  The series will be presented in English, Spanish,Read more →
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Community Support Services

On 04/16/2021   /   Programs  
Community Support Services

The Pathways for Parents program works with families who receive services from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the staff who support them. Eileen Sandberg is Coordinator for the Pathways program at the Federation for Children with Special Needs. Pathways works with DCF programs including

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RTSC and SESPP Partnership

On 04/16/2021   /   Programs  
RTSC and SESPP Partnership

RTSC Home SESPP Handbook SESPP is funded through a contract with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This contract is managed by two partner agencies, the Federation for Children with Special Needs, which provides recruitment and training services to program volunteers through the Recruitment, Training

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Overview of SESP Supports

On 04/16/2021   /   Programs  
Overview of SESP Supports
RTSC Home RTSC works to ensure that there are a variety of supports available to SESPs to assist you throughout your volunteer experience. Ongoing Support Call RTSC at (617) 399-8342 and ask for the RTSC Support Specialist or email us at rtsc@fcsn.org SESP Weekly Check-in Sessions MentorshipRead more →
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Making a Difference Conference Overview

On 04/16/2021   /   Programs  
Making a Difference Conference Overview

Recruitment, Training, and Support Center (RTSC) for Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs) – Program and Conference Overview In accordance with the direction of the Mass Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Special Education Surrogate Parent Program responds to the mandates of federal special education laws which

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Accessing the Information Center

On 04/14/2021   /   Programs  
Accessing the Information Center

The Information Center is a free service for military-connected and civilian parents and professionals with questions about special education. It is staffed from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with trained volunteers and information specialists knowledgeable about federal / state special education laws and procedures

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