Hamilton-Wenham Special Education Basic Rights Workshop – 02/27/13
Basic Rights In Special Education: A Workshop for Parents and Professionals will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of the Buker School, 1 School St., Wenham. The Basic Rights workshop provides families and professionals with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Special Education Law and No Child Left Behind (NCLB). It is designed to help parents learn to be effective partners with their child’s school to decide their child’s eligibility for special education, and to plan, make decisions and monitor their child’s progress in school. A presenter from the Federation for Children with Special Needs will conduct this workshop. Federation workshops are free and open to the public. You are welcome to attend any workshop in or outside of your immediate community. For more information, contact Adele Raade at 617-335-1124 or araade@comcast.net.
The Law Office of James M. Baron represents students and parents in special education and other school-related legal matters throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Please visit http://www.lawbaron.com, or call 781-209-1166 for more information.
Triton plans special education workshops
Triton’s office of special education, along with the Massachusetts Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils, will present a Basic Rights Workshop at Triton Regional High School on Thursday, Jan. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and again on Wednesday, Jan. 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The presentation will be given jointly by David Magee, Triton’s administrator of special education, and Leslie M. Leslie of MassPAC. Magee also will invite parents of students receiving special education services to participate in establishing a vision for Triton’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council.
The Law Office of James M. Baron represents students and parents in special education and other school-related legal matters throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Please visit http://www.lawbaron.com, or call 781-209-1166 for more information.
Basic Rights Workshop in Waltham
The Waltham, Lexington and Minuteman Parent Advisory Councils will host a special education Basic Rights Workshop on November 13, 2012. The Basic Rights workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under:
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Massachusetts Special Education Law and
- No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
This workshop is designed to help parents learn to be effective partners with their child’s school to decide their child’s eligibility for special education, and to plan, make decisions and monitor their child’s progress in school.
Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Location: 510 Moody Street, Waltham MA
Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Contact: Amy DiMatteo, Waltham SEPAC amy.dimatteo@verizon.net
Questions regarding this workshop should be directed to the contact individual listed above.
A presenter from the Federation for Children with Special Needs will conduct this workshop. Federation workshops are free and open to the public. You are welcome to attend any workshop in or outside of your immediate community.
Special Education “Basic Rights Workshop” in Wilmington
Wicked Local Wilmington has posted the following online:
Wilmington Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) invites parents, guardians and other interested parties to attend a workshop entitled “Basic Rights Workshop” on Thursday, Oct. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Wilmington High School Library, 159 Church St., in Wilmington.Presented by a representative from the Federation for Children Special Needs, this workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Special Education Law and No Child Left Behind (NCLB). It is designed to help parents learn how to be effective partners with the school, to decide the child’s eligibility for special education, to plan, make decisions and to monitor the educational progress of their child.
If you plan to attend this workshop, it would be helpful, but not necessary, if you send an email to fjobrien@gmail.com, so we will have a sufficient number of handouts available.
For more information about Wilmington SEPAC, go to www.wilmington.k12.ma.us/SEPAC.htm.
Read more: Wilmington basic rights workshop set for Oct. 25 – Wilmington, MA – Wilmington Advocate http://www.wickedlocal.com/wilmington/news/x1826359608/Wilmington-basic-rights-workshop-set-for-Oct-25#ixzz2AJkYmDCh
Natick SEPAC to Hold Free Special Education Basic Rights Workshop
The Natick SEPAC will hold a special workshop tonight (10/18/12) at 7:00 PM to inform families about their special education rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts special education law, and No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The workshop will be presented by a representative from the Federation for Children with Special Needs. Topics will include how parents can work in partnership with the school district to determine special education eligibility, and how to plan, make decisions regarding education, and monitor progress. The workshop will be held at Natick Town Hall, 13 E Central St, Natick, MA. Contact the Natick SEPAC to RSVP and for more information (naticksepac@gmail.com).
The Law Office of James M. Baron represents students and parents in special education and other school-related legal matters throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Please visit http://www.lawbaron.com, or call 781-209-1166 for more information.
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