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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Multilingual Resources

On 06/29/2021   /   Featured, Resources  
Multilingual Resources

COVID-19 Fact Sheet in 35 Languages: COVID-19 Health Literacy Project City of Boston Updates (Multiple languages) COVID-19 Videos in 13 Languages  Vermont multilingual Coronavirus Task Force City of Boston Covid-19 Text information Text BOSCOVID for English Text BOSEspanol for Spanish Text BOSKreyol for Haitian Kreyol Text BOSFrancais for French Text

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Foster, Kinship and Adoptive Parents

On 05/24/2021   /   Programs  
Pathways Home The Pathways for Parents Program at the Federation for Children with Special Needs provides support to many community organizations, as well as directly to parents and families who receive services from the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF).  Our mission is to support effectiveRead more →
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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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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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How to Become an SESP

On 04/08/2021   /   Programs  

So you’re interested in becoming a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) to help children in your community! Our staff  is available to assist you through the application process. Learn more about the roles and requirements of an SESP below: What is a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP)?

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Information Center

On 03/18/2021   /   Programs  
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 proceduresRead more →
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