Support and Resources in Portuguese:
Providers working with Portuguese Families: We hope that you find it helpful to have the names in English for the links to Portuguese resources found at www.fcsn.org/recursos-em-portugues
We are here for every family about services in Massachusetts – regardless of your child’s needs, language, background, age or ability.
Local educational options, referrals to supports and services, presentations and workshops, registration and enrollment, technical and vocational schools, exam schools, charter schools, homeschooling, virtual schools, remedial schools, interdistrict school choice program, general questions about how navigate school systems and more!
Let’s Talk about Trauma, Abuse and Violence
Guide: clique aqui
Video 1: Let’s talk about Trauma, Abuse, and Sexual Violence clique aqui
Video 2: Let’s talk about Trauma clique aqui
Video 3: Let’s talk about Trauma, Emotional Violence and Psychological clique aqui
Video 4: Bullying clique aqui
How do I know if my child needs special education?
Video: click here
Consulate General of Brazil in Boston
Video: click here
Council of Parents of English Language Learners
- ELPACs click here
DDS – Department of Developmental Services
ATTENTION: Important Message for Massachusetts Families with Children Under 10 Diagnosed with Autism clique aqui
- Application for the 2023 Childhood Autism Exemption Program clique aqui
- Birth to 4 years old click here
- 5-22 years of age click here
- DESE/DDS Residential Prevention Program click here
- DESE/DDS Interest Form click here
Tips
- How to understand the report card – click here
- Assistance tips for families – click here
- When you’re stuck at home– click here
- Snow science for preschoolers– click here
- Self-regulation activities for young children– click here
- Cell phones, part 1: Is your child ready for a cell phone? click here
- Cell phones, part 2: Setting rules about cell phones click here
- Super Symmetry: Symmetry activities for preschoolers – click here
Discipline and School
Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) & Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) – click here
Massachusetts Law on Student Discipline – click here
Basic Rights in Special Education in Massachusetts
- Referral, Evaluation & Eligibility watch video
- Special Education Eligibility Determination click here
Special Education
- Parents’ Guide to Special Education – click here
- Special Education Glossary – click here
- Eligibility/Applicability Form – click here
- Statement of Parent Concern – click here
- How to Settle Disagreements with the School – click here
- Parent Notification of Procedural Safeguards – click here
- Request to evaluate for Special Education – click here
- Request the Educational Records – click here
- Request an Independent Educational Evaluation – click here
- Evaluation Consent Form – click here
- IEP Forms and Notice – click here
- IEP Forms – click here
- ESY – Special Education Extended School Year – click here
Family Engagement
- Understanding Massachusetts Public Schools: click here
- Rights of Immigrant Students and Parents in School: click here
- Families are Key to Family Engagement: click here
- Families are Key to Family Engagement – continued: click here
- How to Get Involved with Your Child’s School – click here
Academic Expectations in Massachusetts
- Kindergarten – click here
- First Grade – click here
- 2nd Grade – click here
- 3rd Grade – click here
- 4th Grade – click here
- 5th Grade – click here
- 6th Grade – click here
- 7th Grade – click here
- 8th Grade – click here
- High School – click here
Emergency Planning Guide
- For Parents with an uncertain immigration status – click here
Early Intervention
- Act Early ! Talk to your child’s pediatrician (0-5 Years Old) – click here
- Best Practices in Early Childhood Transition – click here
- Individualized Family Service Plan – click here
- Massachusetts Early Intervention Mission and Key Principles – click here
- Notice of Family Rights and Procedural Safeguards – click here
- Home Visit click here
- Advance Written Notice – click here
- Consent to Evaluation – click here
- Early Childhood Transition – click here
- Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten – click here
- What is Family TIES? watch video
- Family TIES Resources – click here
- Preschool – click here
Youth with IEPs in Transition
- 14-22 click here
- Self-Determination click here
- Pre-ETS click here
- The Transition Planning Form (TPF) click here
- The Secondary Transition Planning Process click here
- What are Transition assessments click here
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder click here
- Decision Making and Coming of Age click here
- Recommendations for Chapter 688 click here
- Graduation and Students with IEP’s click here
- Secondary Transition Services click here
- Disability Disclosure click here
- Career and Technical Education: What Families Need to Know information more information
NextGen – What is NextGen?
In which areas in MA?
For more information clique aqui
Planning a Life Conference – PAL
*October and November 2023
-Making the Most Out of Transition:
October 13 – Virtual and
October 14 at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School
-College and Beyond:
November 4th – Virtual and
November 5th at the Federation – The Schraffts Center
Legal Services in Massachusetts – click here
Financial Resources
- SSI – Benefits for Children with Disabilities – click here
Health
- Relationship with your Pediatrician – click here
- 10 Tips for working with your health care provider – click here
- How to Apply for MassHealth CommonHealth – click here
- Frequently Asked Questions about MassHealth CommonHealth – click here
- How to Access ABA Services with Insurance – click here
- ABA and MassHealth Coverage – click here
- Dependent Adults with Disabilities and Insurance – click here
- Medical Insurance and Autism – click here
- 10 Questions for ABA professionals – click here
- Developing your child’s Individualized Health Plan – IHCP click here
- Home & Hospital Form – click here
Summer
- List of summer camps – click here
Calendar of Events – click here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join
Videos in Portuguese – YouTube click here
Questions? Fill out our form and specify if you need an interpreter – click here
Facebook – Page: Federation for Children with Special Needs click here
Facebook – Private Group: click here
Come join us for PCTI in Portuguese and start advocating for your child’s rights effectively!
This will be an intensive training program (40-56 hrs) designed to provide all parents and professionals with a solid foundation in special education law, procedure, and related issues. This is an excellent opportunity for parents to develop their knowledge to support their children in special education or for those interested in becoming a consultant/advocate for other parents.
The training includes topics such as:
Basic rights in special education
IDEA and MGL c 71B legislative history
Introduction to Schools in Massachusetts
English Language Learners
Special education advocacy and implementation
Accessing General Education and Measurable Goals
Effective Progress and Hot Topics
Neuropsychological Evaluations
Discipline and Suspension
Introduction to the Transition Planning Process
Transition Assessments
Section 504 Plans
Family Engagement
Effective Communication
Healthcare and Special Education
Problem Resolution Service (PRS) Complaints
Mediation
BSEA Appeals
And more …
Presenters include attorneys and experts in the field of special education, University faculty, Neuropsychologist, Board Members, representatives from the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA) and Office for Civil Rights, and others.
Contact us for the next date.
