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Welcome to the Federation’s Events Calendar. All FCSN events are being held virtually until further notice.
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DESE Virtual Focus Groups – Disproportionate Representation
DESE Virtual Focus Groups – Disproportionate Representation
Help DESE set targets for next year - DESE Indicator Focus Groups Each session will take place 5:00pm - 6:30pm - All groups will privide interpretation in ASL, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, and Mandarin. November 08 - Child Find & Early Childhood Transitions November 28 -
Listening and Learning Support Parent Training
Listening and Learning Support Parent Training
Become a volunteer support parent today! The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program brings together families who would like to talk with someone who understands their situation. We are actively recruiting new volunteers who have children under the age of ten and parents who are bilingual to join our
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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Ipswich 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
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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
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Woburn 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
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Connecting Families: Let’s talk about CVI
Connecting Families: Let’s talk about CVI
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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
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Turning 3 Essentials
Turning 3 Essentials
Host: Early Intervention Parent Leadership Project Explains the differences between early intervention and special education, the transition planning conference, the special education procedures including referral, evaluation, the Team meeting, eligibility determination, services, goals, placement, response options, and parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. Please sign
DESE Virtual Focus Groups – Suspension/Expulsion & Secondary Transition
DESE Virtual Focus Groups – Suspension/Expulsion & Secondary Transition
Help DESE set targets for next year - DESE Indicator Focus Groups Each session will take place 5:00pm - 6:30pm - All groups will privide interpretation in ASL, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, and Mandarin. November 08 - Child Find & Early Childhood Transitions November 28 -
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Opciones Educativas de Principio a Fin
Opciones Educativas de Principio a Fin
En Español: Lunes, 5 de Diciembre de 6-8 pm Tiene alguna pregunta acerca de la escuela, y sus opciones educacionales?únasese a nuestra presentación de el Proyecto de buscador de escuelas y su oportunidad de hacer preguntas. Opciones de educación temprana, desde K al 8vo grado y más
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
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DESE Virtual Focus Groups – Graduation, Drop Out, Post-School Outcomes & Parent Involvement
DESE Virtual Focus Groups – Graduation, Drop Out, Post-School Outcomes & Parent Involvement
Help DESE set targets for next year - DESE Indicator Focus Groups Each session will take place 5:00pm - 6:30pm - All groups will privide interpretation in ASL, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, and Mandarin. November 08 - Child Find & Early Childhood Transitions November 28 -
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Randolph 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
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POSTPONED Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
POSTPONED Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
This workshop has been postponed. New date to be announced. Host: Seekonk 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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Natick 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
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Network Series – Book Talk with Amnoni Myers “You are the Prize”
Network Series – Book Talk with Amnoni Myers “You are the Prize”
Register for Networking Are you a: RTSC Special Education Surrogate Parent, PCTI trained Parent Consultant, or SEPAC Officer? Join us for a FREE opportunity to network, brought to you by Recruitment, Training and Support Center (RTSC), Parent Training and Information Center (PTI), and MassPAC programs of the
Opsyon edikatif depi nan kòmansman jiska la fin
Opsyon edikatif depi nan kòmansman jiska la fin
An Kreyòl ayisyen Jedi 8 Desanm 6 h -8 h di swa Eske w gen kesyon sou lekòl, ak opsyon nan zafè edikasyon? Vin suiv presentasyon ke School Finder Project (pwojè Zouti pou chache lekol) ap fe nan Jedi 8 Desanm ,6h-7h nan aswè konsa wa gen
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Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Weston Public Schools 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
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DESE Virtual Focus Groups – Assessment, Education Environments (5-21), Preschool Enviornments (3-5), Preschool Outcomes, State Systemic Improvement Plan
DESE Virtual Focus Groups – Assessment, Education Environments (5-21), Preschool Enviornments (3-5), Preschool Outcomes, State Systemic Improvement Plan
Help DESE set targets for next year - DESE Indicator Focus Groups Each session will take place 5:00pm - 6:30pm - All groups will privide interpretation in ASL, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, and Mandarin. November 08 - Child Find & Early Childhood Transitions November 28 -
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Cambridge 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
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Educational Options: Tiếng Việt
Educational Options: Tiếng Việt
Tiếng Việt and English: Thứ Ba, Ngày 13 Tháng 12 từ 6-8 giờ tối In Vietnamese and English: Tuesday, December 13 from 6-8pm Bạn có câu hỏi về trường học, và các lựa chọn giáo dục của bạn không? Tham dự một buổi thuyết trình Dự án
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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
Opções Educacionais, do Princípio ao Fim
Opções Educacionais, do Princípio ao Fim
Em Português: Quarta-feira, 14 de Dezembro, das 18 às 20 horas Tem perguntas sobre escolas, e as suas opções educativas? Participe da conosco da apresentação sobre o Projeto Localizador de Escolas e tenha a oportunidade de fazer suas perguntas sobre escolas e opções: Opções para a primeira
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SESP Zoom Support Meeting
SESP Zoom Support Meeting
SESP 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.
Educational Options, from Start to Finish
Educational Options, from Start to Finish
Do you have questions about school, and your educational options? Join the School Finder Project for a presentation and opportunity to ask questions about: Options for early childhood, K-8, high school and beyond Public school districts, inter-district school choice, charter schools, vocational-technical schools, METCO, Commonwealth Virtual Schools,
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马萨诸塞州教育的选择、从起点到结束
马萨诸塞州教育的选择、从起点到结束
中文讲座：周五、12月16日晚上6点钟到8点钟 您对学校和孩子存在的学习机会有疑问吗？请参加学校查找项目的讲座，并有机会提问以下相关的问题： 早期教育，幼儿园到八年级、高中及以上的教育选择。 公校学区、跨区择校、特许学校、职业技术学校、METCO、马萨诸塞州远程教育学校、考试/专科学校、康复学校、特殊学校、私立学校和家庭教育。 家庭的角色和责任；包括家庭在孩子的教育过程中应扮演的平等及至关重要的角色。 请注册 想了解更多的信息， 请致电617-399-8329或发邮件到juanli@fcsn.org
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SESP Zoom Support Meeting
SESP Zoom Support Meeting
SESP 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.
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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
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ACCESS Newsletter – July 2022
Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. JULY 2022 NEWS & RESOURCES Education Anti-ableism in education with Elijah Armstrong and Anna Landre (video) The Heumann Perspective Podcast How to talk about school trauma with teens with disabilities (podcast) ADDitude Disability and Culture Why LEGO’s new
