{"id":12905,"date":"2022-03-30T15:28:37","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T15:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fcsn.org\/?p=12905"},"modified":"2026-06-03T13:32:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T17:32:55","slug":"portuguese-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fcsn.org\/zh\/portuguese-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Portuguese Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

Support and Resources in Portuguese:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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 https:\/\/fcsn.org\/resource\/recursos-em-portugues\/\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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We are here for every family about services in\u00a0 Massachusetts – regardless of your child’s needs, language, background, age or ability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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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!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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(800) 208 2242<\/div>\n
SchoolFinder@fcsn.org<\/div>\n
School Finder Tool – clique<\/a> aqui<\/a><\/div>\n

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Let’s Talk about Trauma, Abuse and Violence<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Guide: clique aqui<\/a><\/p>\n

Video 1: Let’s talk about Trauma, Abuse, and Sexual Violence clique aqui<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Video 2: Let’s talk about Trauma clique aqui<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Video 3: Let’s talk about Trauma, Emotional Violence and Psychological clique aqui<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Video 4: Bullying clique aqui<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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How do I know if my child needs special education?<\/h3>\n

Video: click here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Consulate General of Brazil in Boston<\/h3>\n

Video: click here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Council of Parents of English Language Learners<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  • ELPACs click here<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    DDS – Department of Developmental Services<\/span><\/h3>\n

    ATTENTION: Important Message for Massachusetts Families with Children Under 10 Diagnosed with Autism clique aqui<\/a><\/p>\n

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    • Application for the 2023 Childhood Autism Exemption Program clique aqui<\/a><\/li>\n
    • Birth to 4 years old\u00a0 click here<\/a><\/li>\n
    • 5-22 years of age click here<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
    • DESE\/DDS Residential Prevention Program click here<\/a><\/li>\n
    • DESE\/DDS Interest Form click here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • How to understand the report card – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
      • Assistance tips for families –<\/em> click here<\/a><\/li>\n
      • When you’re stuck at home– <\/em>click here<\/a><\/li>\n
      • Snow science for preschoolers–<\/em> click here<\/a><\/li>\n
      • Self-regulation activities for young children–<\/em>\u00a0click here<\/a><\/li>\n
      • Cell phones, part 1: Is your child ready for a cell phone? click here<\/a><\/li>\n
      • Cell phones, part 2: Setting rules about cell phones click here<\/a><\/li>\n
      • Super Symmetry: Symmetry activities for preschoolers – click here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Discipline and School<\/h3>\n

        Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) & Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) – click here<\/a><\/p>\n

        Massachusetts Law on Student Discipline – click here<\/a><\/p>\n

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        Basic Rights in Special Education in Massachusetts<\/h3>\n
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        • Referral, Evaluation & Eligibility watch video<\/a><\/li>\n
        • Special Education Eligibility Determination click here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Special Education<\/h3>\n
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          • Parents’ Guide to Special Education – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
          • Special Education Glossary – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
          • Eligibility\/Applicability Form – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
          • Statement of Parent Concern – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
          • How to Settle Disagreements with the School – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
          • Parent Notification of Procedural Safeguards – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
          • Request to evaluate for Special Education – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
          • Request the Educational Records – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
          • Request an Independent Educational Evaluation – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
          • Evaluation Consent Form – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
          • IEP Forms and Notice – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
          • IEP Forms – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
          • ESY – Special Education Extended School Year – click here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Family Engagement<\/h3>\n
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            • Understanding Massachusetts Public Schools: click here<\/a><\/li>\n
            • Rights of Immigrant Students and Parents in School: click here<\/a><\/li>\n
            • Families are Key to Family Engagement:\u00a0click here<\/a><\/li>\n
            • Families are Key to Family Engagement – continued: click here<\/a><\/li>\n
            • How to Get Involved with Your Child’s School – click here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              Academic Expectations in Massachusetts<\/h3>\n
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              • Kindergarten – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
              • First Grade – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
              • 2nd Grade – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
              • 3rd Grade – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
              • 4th Grade – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
              • 5th Grade – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
              • 6th Grade – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
              • 7th Grade – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
              • 8th Grade – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
              • High School – click here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                Emergency Planning Guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                • For Parents with an uncertain immigration status – <\/strong>click here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  Early Intervention<\/h3>\n
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                  • Act Early ! Talk to your child’s pediatrician (0-5 Years Old) –\u00a0 click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Best Practices in Early Childhood Transition – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Individualized Family Service Plan – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Massachusetts Early Intervention Mission and Key Principles – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Notice of Family Rights and Procedural Safeguards – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Home Visit click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Advance Written Notice – click here<\/li>\n
                  • Consent to Evaluation – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Early Childhood Transition – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • What is Family TIES? watch video<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Family TIES Resources – click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Preschool – click here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    Youth with IEPs in Transition<\/h3>\n
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                    • 14-22 click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                    • Self-Determination click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                    • Pre-ETS click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                    • The Transition Planning Form (TPF)\u00a0 click here<\/li>\n
                    • The Secondary Transition Planning Process click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                    • What are Transition assessments click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                    • Autistic Spectrum Disorder click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                    • Decision Making and Coming of Age click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                    • Recommendations for Chapter 688 click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                    • Graduation and Students with IEP’s click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                    • Secondary Transition Services click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                    • Disability Disclosure click here<\/a><\/li>\n
                    • Career and Technical Education: What Families Need to Know information more information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      NextGen – What is NextGen?<\/h3>\n

                      In which areas in MA?<\/h3>\n

                      For more information clique aqui<\/a><\/h3>\n

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                      Planning a Life Conference – PAL<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                      *October and November 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      -Making the Most Out of Transition:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                      October 13 – Virtual and
                      \nOctober 14 at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School<\/p>\n

                      -College and Beyond:<\/h3>\n

                      November 4th – Virtual and<\/p>\n

                      November 5th at the Federation – The Schraffts Center<\/p>\n

                      Planning a Life Conferences<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n