Advocacy for Less

Educational Advocacy for Children with Special Needs. IEP Meetings, Behavioral Needs, Transition (Early Intervention and 14-16 years old) and Mediation.
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 Calendar of events
This events are informative for parents that wish to gather more knowledge about the law and other services provided for children with special needs.
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Events
 

January 8th

9:00-12:00a.m

Presenter(s):  Dan Ahearn


In this popular annual workshop, Dan Ahearn, a former director of the BSEA, will discuss recent BSEA decisions with an eye to extracting key principles that can help guide schools, families, and advocates.

http://www.spanmass.org/id22.html

January 28th – 6:30-8:30pm
Dr. Jack Conboy returns to fill the town hall once again  to Focus On Issues That Are Frequently A Problem For Parents And Teachers of ADHD kids **Dr. Jack Conboy; Professor of Psychology from UMASS; will cover 1. Proper diagnostic methods including an orientation to the testing of ADHD kids, newer tests and common diagnostic myths. 2. A listing of treatments that are empirically supported and those that are not. 3. Behavior management in the classroom and home including basic concepts and tips. 4. Extended Q&A.  @ The Old Town Hall 1486 County St. Somerset. 02726

 

http://somersetpace.org/page2.html

February 25th

6:30-8:30p.m

  Curriculum Development and Modification Presented by Jennifer C. Rutland, M.S. Ed., BCBA –Director of RCS Behavioral and Educational Consulting. This training will focus on the development of appropriate curriculum for students.   It will teach participants how to assess a child and, based on the results of various assessments, create appropriate curriculum for the child.    It will also focus on how to modify curriculum already put into place to better suit the needs of individual students.  Target Audience: Special Educators, Caregivers, Parents. @ The Old Town Hall 1486 County St. Somerset. 02726

http://somersetpace.org/page2.html