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Public Education Stewards Training

July 21, 2020
Public Education Stewards for Children with Special Needs. July 30 to September 17, 2020. Thursdays, 6 PM to 8 PM. Join us online. Introduction to Training. July 30, 2020. Lourdes Ramirez, Fitchburg State University. Introduction to Special Needs. Dr. William Cortezia, Fitchburg State University. Defining and understanding “special needs.” The face of someone with special needs. Understanding early intervention. Physical special needs. Psychological and cognitive special needs. Special needs in different age populations. How to Advocate for Your Child. August 6, 2020. Leslie Leslie, Federation for Children with Special Needs. Understanding advocacy and systems. Know your child/know your rights. Effective communication, negotiating, and handling conflict. Tips and resources. Adjusting to the pandemic. Children with Special Needs Part 1. August 13, 2020. Alicia Berrospe, Fitchburg Public Schools, Andi McMillan, Making Opportunity Count. Do you think your child has a special need? Next Steps. Disabilities: the myths and facts. Understanding an IEP versus a 504 Plan. Reasonable accommodations for students with special needs. Children with Special Needs Part 2. August 20, 2020. Alicia Berrospe, Fitchburg Public Schools. Parents, school districts, and the IEP. Involving a student with disabilities in their education. Parents’ rights and responsibilities.
Community Resources. August 27, 2020. Luisa Fernandes, Caroline Collins, and Evelina Paulino, Inform Fitchburg. Transition from Early Childhood to School. Andi McMillan, Making Opportunity Count. Transitioning from High School to Adult Services. September 3, 2020. Paula Collins, Work, Inc. Transitioning from school to work, understanding your options. Strengths-based approach in helping your adult child. Our adult services system: DDS, MRC, and DMH. The value of a diverse workforce. Adults with Special Needs. September 10, 2020. Suzanne Whitney, Community Resources for Justice. Dual Diagnosis of Mental Health and Cognitive Delays. DDS Regulations. Community Inclusion. Discrimination, Prevention, and Resolution. Deeper Dive on SPED Issues: Equity and Access. Lourdes Ramirez, Fitchburg State University. English learners with special needs. Understanding and managing behaviors. Funding allocations in urban districts and suburban districts. Evaluation and Next Steps. September 17, 2020. Panel: High school graduates and other participants with special needs. Luisa Fernandez, Inform Fitchburg. Alicia Berrospe, Fitchburg Public Schools. Paula Collins, Work, Inc. Francisco Ramos, NewVue Communities. Graduation Ceremony October 1, 2020, 6 to 8 PM.