• What Schools Can Do Instead of Discipline

    Families, students and educators all report young people experiencing increasing behavioral and emotional needs that schools are not fully meeting.  What proactive and positive supports are students legally entitled to that will help them learn and grow, rather than experience punitive consequences which do not meet their needs? All meetings links are sent by Zoom […]

  • Basic Rights: Transition Planning

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Overview of the transition planning process for students aged 14-22. We’ll discuss the legal right to transition services, why transition planning is important, what it looks like in the IEP, and the roles of students and parents. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent […]

  • Entendendo o IEP

    Conheça seus direitos na Educação Especial. Participe das decisões Fornece informações sobre a importância do Programa Educacional Individualizado (IEP), como ele é desenvolvido e as diferentes seções do documento. A discussão posterior se concentrará nos tipos de serviços incluídos e nas metas mensuráveis. Evento em português.

  • IEP Skills Module: Crafting Effective Student/Parent Concerns

    Learn tips and tools for writing Parent and Student Concerns Statements. Participants will learn how to organize their thoughts and practice writing statements that clearly communicate their concerns and what is most important for their child's success. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the […]

  • Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Provides information about why the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is important, how it is developed, and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services are included and measurable goals. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to […]

  • Basic Rights: Referral, Evaluation and Eligibility

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass A comprehensive overview of special education laws and procedures. Covers the special education process, including referrals, evaluations, eligibility, services, placement, and parents’ rights in dispute resolution. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.

  • Emergency Preparedness for Families with Special Needs

    Discusses how to prepare for emergencies involving individuals with disabilities or healthcare needs. We’ll cover essential strategies and resources to ensure safety and care during emergencies.

  • Compreendendo as metas do IEP: alcançando um progresso efetivo

    Conheça seus direitos na Educação Especial. Participe das decisões Muitas famílias sentem-se inseguras ou sobrecarregadas ao ler o Programa de Ensino Individualizado (IEP em ingles). Termos técnicos e metas genéricas frequentemente deixam dúvidas sobre o que o aluno realmente deve aprender e como o avanço será medido. Este workshop foi desenvolvido para oferecer clareza, segurança […]