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Moun k ap bay swen/Caregiver to Caregiver (C2C) Focus Group Haitian Creole
Moun k ap bay swen/Caregiver to Caregiver (C2C) Focus Group Haitian Creole
Moun k ap bay swen pou moun k ap bay swen/C2C Respite Network Focus Group Èske w se yon moun k ap pran swen yon timoun ki gen andikap ak/oswa sipò espesyalize ki bezwen nesans jiska 26 an? Join nou pou yon diskisyon gwoup konsantre sou relèv.
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Amherst-Pelham Regional 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
NEW DATE Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
NEW DATE Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Hampshire 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
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Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Springfield 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
POSTPONED Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
POSTPONED Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
POSTPONED: New date to be announced Host: Sharon 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,
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Hopkinton 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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Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Monomoy 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
POSTPONED Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
POSTPONED Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
POSTPONED - New Date will be 1/31/2024 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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Belmont 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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Hanover 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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Turning 3 Essentials
Turning 3 Essentials
Host: Associates for Human Services/ Taunton Early Intervention 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.
CANCELLED Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
CANCELLED Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
This workshop has been cancelled. Host: Kipp Academy Boston Charter School 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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: East Longmeadow 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
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Making a Difference Conference
Making a Difference Conference
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 Partners and Others to experience a full day of high-quality education and networking. Attendees will come away with information and resources to assist
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Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Millis 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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DESE Indicators: Secondary Transition and Post-School Outcomes
DESE Indicators: Secondary Transition and Post-School Outcomes
Secondary Transition and Post-School Outcomes Each session will take place 5:00pm - 6:00pm - All groups will provide interpretation in ASL, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, and Mandarin. For more information on the indicators, click here. To change the language of this website and form, click on the
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Tantasqua Regional - Union 61 School Districts 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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Abington 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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Turning 3 Essentials
Turning 3 Essentials
Host: Early Intervention Parent Leadership Program 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
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The Educational Impact of Trauma on Students in DCF Custody and the IEP (SESPs)
The Educational Impact of Trauma on Students in DCF Custody and the IEP (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
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 (P2P) builds a bridge of connection between parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and complex medical needs who would like to talk with someone who understands their situation. We are actively recruiting new volunteers who
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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Direitos Básicos: Entendendo o IEP/PEI
Direitos Básicos: Entendendo o IEP/PEI
Esta apresentação e para famílias terem uma compreensão do documento IEP/PEI. Falaremos sobre por que é importante, como é desenvolvido e as diferentes seções do documento. Falaremos sobre os tipos de serviços incluídos, as metas e sobre objectivos mensuráveis. Você também aprenderá o que fazer ao receber
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
Turning 3 Essentials
Turning 3 Essentials
Host: Partners in Child Development 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 up
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Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Medford 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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Bellingham 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
Developmental Childhood Trauma for Caregivers
Developmental Childhood Trauma for Caregivers
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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Connecting Families – EI Dispute Resolution Concerns and Complaints
Connecting Families – EI Dispute Resolution Concerns and Complaints
Conectando famílias Conectando famílias 连接家庭 Konekte Fanmi yo Kết nối gia đình Description Parents of infants and toddlers have informal and formal options when they have concerns and complaints related to their child’s early intervention services. These include informal options including discussing
Networking Series
Networking Series
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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Falmouth 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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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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Discipline and Suspension Training
Discipline and Suspension Training
This training describes different types of disciplinary offenses, the school responsibilities for discipline, range of consequences for rule violations, the difference between suspensions, expulsions, and emergency removals, different categories of suspensions, procedures for out of school suspensions and expulsions, and legal protections for students on IEPs including
Unlock Your Potential as a Family Data Leader!
Unlock Your Potential as a Family Data Leader!
Want to build your confidence talking about testing, scores, and other data? Join us for our 3-Part Series: Family Data Leadership Training 📅 Dates: December 18-20th, 2024 🕔 Time: 5-7 PM 🖥️ Location: Online - Register Below The Family Data Leadership Training is designed to welcome and
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical School 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
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Unlock Your Potential as a Family Data Leader!
Unlock Your Potential as a Family Data Leader!
Want to build your confidence talking about testing, scores, and other data? Join us for our 3-Part Series: Family Data Leadership Training 📅 Dates: December 18-20th, 2024 🕔 Time: 5-7 PM 🖥️ Location: Online - Register Below The Family Data Leadership Training is designed to welcome and
Effective Communication
Effective Communication
Host: Old Rochester Regional School District 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 to
Caregiver to Caregiver Respite Network Info Session
Caregiver to Caregiver Respite Network Info Session
What Is Caregiver to Caregiver/C2C Respite Network? Join our 30 minute presentation about this innovative respite program, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A. Who should attend? Massachusetts families of children and youth with disabilities and specialized support needs ages birth to 26, as well as professionals
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Unlock Your Potential as a Family Data Leader!
Unlock Your Potential as a Family Data Leader!
Want to build your confidence talking about testing, scores, and other data? Join us for our 3-Part Series: Family Data Leadership Training 📅 Dates: December 18-20th, 2024 🕔 Time: 5-7 PM 🖥️ Location: Online - Register Below Designed to Empower Parents and Caregivers, the Family Data Leadership
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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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