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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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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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Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: North Adams 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
Turning 3 Essentials
Turning 3 Essentials
Host: Thom Charles River 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. Please sign
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SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly 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.
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Waltham SEPAC 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 you
1 event,
Listening & Learning Support Parent Training
Listening & 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
4 events,
Connecting Families with Mass Health
Connecting Families with Mass Health
Mass Health Programs and Updates for Children. To change the language of this website and form, click on the language widget above. Para cambiar el idioma de este sitio web y el formulario, haga clic en el widget de idioma de arriba. Para alterar o idioma deste
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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Transition Planning Training
Transition Planning Training
This presentation provides an understanding of the transition planning process, including why transition planning is important, services that could be included, who is eligible, student and parent/SESP roles in transition planning, and the role of student’s vision. We will discuss how to prepare for a transition planning
1 event,
SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly 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
Section 504 Plans
Section 504 Plans
Host: Harvard SEPAC Explains 504 Plans, who qualifies, what it contains, and the major differences between a 504 Plan and an IEP. Please sign up to attend through our Zoom registration link: https://fcsn-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwof-uorjgtEt3qUsM9b6PienqnRw0An2ot Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link to
2 events,
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Auburn Public Schools SEPAC 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Ayer Shirley Regional School SEPAC 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
1 event,
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School 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
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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
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Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Walpole SEPAC 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 majority,
2 events,
SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly 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.
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Wachusett Regional School District SEPAC 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
2 events,
Connecting Families with NEADS
Connecting Families with NEADS
NEADS World Class Service Dogs Change Lives To change the language of this website and form, click on the language widget above. Para cambiar el idioma de este sitio web y el formulario, haga clic en el widget de idioma de arriba. Para alterar o idioma deste
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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Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Greater Lowell Technical High 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 will focus on what types
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
4 events,
SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly Check-In
SESP Weekly 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.
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Hampden-Wilbraham RSD 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 you
2 events,
Listening & Learning Support Parent Training
Listening & 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Longmeadow SEPAC 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 are
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Charla de la comunidad latina de FCSN
Charla de la comunidad latina de FCSN
Charla de la comunidad latina de FCSN (Ruth de la Cruz Coordinadora del Grupo de Padres Latinos de FCSN, nos reunimos el primer jueves de cada mes para traer actualizaciones de los proyectos de FCSN, responder preguntas y a veces aprovechar la oportunidad para hacer capacitaciones o
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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
ACCESS Newsletter – April 2022
MAY 2022 NEWS & RESOURCES Education Students with disabilities have a right to qualified teachers npr Immunocompromised students and the return to pre-pandemic life ABC News Disability and Culture A plain language guide about ableism & violence SARTAC The authentic casting of actors with disabilities MIC Independent
