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VOC Networking and Conference Navigation
VOC Networking and Conference Navigation
Networking and Conference Navigation Visions of Community is the largest disability-related conference in Massachusetts. Learn, meet others, find new resources, and share experiences. This year’s conference features learning opportunities in nine languages, inspiring keynotes, and informative pre-conference sessions. After the main event, we are offering three in-person
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NextGen Careers Information Session
Every Tuesday at 12 pm and 4:30 pm (1 hour sessions) A weekly Information Session for young adults, their families, and professionals interested in NextGen Careers. The NextGen Careers Information Session is a one-hour support session to better help eligible young adults (ages 18-25) their families and
VOC – The New IEP Form
VOC – The New IEP Form
The NEW IEP Form Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Visions of Community is the largest disability-related conference in Massachusetts. Learn, meet others, find new resources, and share experiences. This year’s conference features learning opportunities in nine languages, inspiring keynotes, and informative pre-conference sessions. After the
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VOC – Meet the Commissioners
VOC – Meet the Commissioners
Meet the Commissioners Visions of Community is the largest disability-related conference in Massachusetts. Learn, meet others, find new resources, and share experiences. This year’s conference features learning opportunities in nine languages, inspiring keynotes, and informative pre-conference sessions. After the main event, we are offering three in-person Visions
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VOC – Mental Health and Trauma
VOC – Mental Health and Trauma
Mental Health and Trauma Presenter: Pierre Batteau and Shey Jaboin (Haitian Creole presentation) Visions of Community is the largest disability-related conference in Massachusetts. Learn, meet others, find new resources, and share experiences. This year’s conference features learning opportunities in nine languages, inspiring keynotes, and informative pre-conference sessions.
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VOC – Intro to Genetics for Parents and School Personnel
VOC – Intro to Genetics for Parents and School Personnel
Intro to Genetics for Parents and School Personnel Presenter: Ed Kloza and Karen Volle Visions of Community is the largest disability-related conference in Massachusetts. Learn, meet others, find new resources, and share experiences. This year’s conference features learning opportunities in nine languages, inspiring keynotes, and informative pre-conference
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Visions of Community Conference
Visions of Community Conference
Full-day Virtual Event Visions of Community is the largest disability-related conference in Massachusetts. Learn, meet others, find new resources, and share experiences. This year’s conference features learning opportunities in nine languages, inspiring keynotes, and informative pre-conference sessions. After the main event, we are offering three in-person Visions
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NextGen Careers Information Session
Every Tuesday at 12 pm and 4:30 pm (1 hour sessions) A weekly Information Session for young adults, their families, and professionals interested in NextGen Careers. The NextGen Careers Information Session is a one-hour support session to better help eligible young adults (ages 18-25) their families and
Connecting YOU(th)
Connecting YOU(th)
A monthly Zoom for young adults, by young adults Connecting YOU(th) is a monthly get-together for teens and young adults with disabilities. Every second Tuesday of the month, we have a topic for discussion, and we're always changing and growing in response to what participants want to
RTSC Online Orientation Training 03/12/2024
RTSC Online Orientation Training 03/12/2024
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
Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning
Host: Granby Public Schools This presentation provides an introduction to social emotional learning. We will dive into what social emotional learning is, why it is important, and what it looks like in different contexts We will also discuss how social emotional learning is applied in the classroom
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New IEP Form Skill Building Series: Crafting Effective Student/Parent Concerns
New IEP Form Skill Building Series: Crafting Effective Student/Parent Concerns
The New IEP: Skill-Building Series The first session of this interactive workshop series will explore ways to write focused and concise Parent Concern Statements which will lay a foundation for their active involvement in the IEP process. This registration is for all 5 New IEP Form Skill
CANCELLED Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
CANCELLED Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Pioneer Valley Regional School District 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
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: Swansea 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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March Networking Series
March Networking Series
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 Federation for Children
Derechos Básicos: Evaluación y Elegibilidad
Derechos Básicos: Evaluación y Elegibilidad
Serie de talleres sobre derechos básicos Esta serie es una introducción a las leyes y procedimientos de la educación especial, al documento del Programa de Educación Individualizada (PEI) y a la planificación que se lleva a cabo cuando un alumno alcanza la edad adulta. Jueves, Marzo 14,
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Springfield International Charter 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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Youth Visions of Community In-Person Conference
Youth Visions of Community In-Person Conference
VOC's in-person youth event, Getting From Here to There, will be a fun day for transition age youth and their families to think about and talk about planning for meaningful, productive adult lives. Read more on our Youth VOC page or register below for this very special
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POSTPONED Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
POSTPONED Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Pittsfield Public Schools This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the current 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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public 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 to
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Boston Renaissance Charter Public 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
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NextGen Careers Information Session
Every Tuesday at 12 pm and 4:30 pm (1 hour sessions) A weekly Information Session for young adults, their families, and professionals interested in NextGen Careers. The NextGen Careers Information Session is a one-hour support session to better help eligible young adults (ages 18-25) their families and
Introduction to the New IEP
Introduction to the New IEP
Introduction to the New IEP Form The IEP document will be seeing the first major change to the form in 20 years in the state of Massachusetts. This presentation will discuss: - Understand why changes have been made - Learn the timeline for implementation - Review the
Positive Solutions for Families: Train the Trainer March Cohort
Positive Solutions for Families: Train the Trainer March Cohort
An offering for early childhood educators and professionals Through a grant provided by the Department for Elementary and Secondary Education, the Federation for Children with Special Needs is offering a FREE ten-hour training for educators and professionals interested in offering the Positive Solutions for Families program to families in their school. Learn
INTERPRETATION AVAILABLE – Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
INTERPRETATION AVAILABLE – Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
This workshop will have simultaneous interpretation available in Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish and Vietnamese. Host: Randolph 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
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Alternatives to Discipline and Suspension 3/20/24
Alternatives to Discipline and Suspension 3/20/24
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
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: HMEA's Autism Resource Central 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
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Ashburnham Westminster Regional School District 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
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Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Argosy Collegiate Charter School This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the current 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Hingham Public Schools This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the current 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Burlington 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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New IEP Form Skill Building Series: Advancing Your Student’s Voice Throughout the IEP
New IEP Form Skill Building Series: Advancing Your Student’s Voice Throughout the IEP
Advancing Your Student's Voice Throughout the IEP We will look at different ways and options that a parent/caregiver can support their student in sharing their ideas and desires in all aspects of the IEP process. This registration is for all 5 New IEP Form Skill Building workshops. You do
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Northampton 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Everett Public Schools This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the current 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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NextGen Careers Information Session
Every Tuesday at 12 pm and 4:30 pm (1 hour sessions) A weekly Information Session for young adults, their families, and professionals interested in NextGen Careers. The NextGen Careers Information Session is a one-hour support session to better help eligible young adults (ages 18-25) their families and
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Lexington Public Schools This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the current 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
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Quaboag Regional School District This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the current 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
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Host: Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical 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,
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CANCELLED – Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
CANCELLED – Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
This workshop has been cancelled. Please return to our calendar to see other upcoming events. Host: Bourne Public Schools This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the current IEP document. We will talk about why it is important, how it is developed
Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning
Host: Pentucket Regional School District This presentation provides an introduction to social emotional learning. We will dive into what social emotional learning is, why it is important, and what it looks like in different contexts We will also discuss how social emotional learning is applied in the
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
Host: Norwell 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
5 events,
RTSC Online Orientation Training 03/28/2024
RTSC Online Orientation Training 03/28/2024
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
Estrategias para la reunión del IEP/PEI
Estrategias para la reunión del IEP/PEI
Serie de talleres sobre derechos básicos Esta serie es una introducción a las leyes y procedimientos de la educación especial, al documento del Programa de Educación Individualizada (PEI) y a la planificación que se lleva a cabo cuando un alumno alcanza la edad adulta. Jueves, Marzo 14,
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Host: Kipp Academy Boston Charter School This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper understanding of the current 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