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 […]
Our new Strengthening Partnerships in Action series consists of ten (10) one-hour workshops for professionals. They introduce and interactively demonstrate selected core principles of the Strengthening Partnerships Framework for family engagement. Most sessions will feature a special guest family member from an impactful local organization to share their own experiences with partnership. We'll also provide […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 legal guardian to attend special education team meetings, […]
Our new Strengthening Partnerships in Action series consists of ten (10) one-hour workshops for professionals. They introduce and interactively demonstrate selected core principles of the Strengthening Partnerships Framework for family engagement. Most sessions will feature a special guest family member from an impactful local organization to share their own experiences with partnership. We'll also provide […]
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 […]
Connecting Families Series Conectando famílias Conectando famílias 连接家庭 Konekte Fanmi yo Kết nối gia đình 가족 연결 Connecting Families is our monthly series […]
Join Us to Become a Volunteer Support Parent! Our Parent to Parent of Massachusetts 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 wish to join our […]
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 […]
Taking care of the caregiver is essential. Practical suggestions to renew and restore your ability to care for others by caring for yourself. All meetings links are sent by Zoom […]
Our new Strengthening Partnerships in Action series consists of ten (10) one-hour workshops for professionals. They introduce and interactively demonstrate selected core principles of the Strengthening Partnerships Framework for family engagement. Most sessions will feature a special guest family member from an impactful local organization to share their own experiences with partnership. We'll also provide […]
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 […]
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 legal guardian to attend special education team meetings, […]
