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Make a difference in a student's life and education - become a Special Education Surrogate Parent! North Shore training on July 15th
Training to be held in Lawrence by the Federation for Children with Special Needs!
Date/time: July 15th, 11 am to 2 pm
Location: Lawrence CASA Office
Address: 430 North Canal Street, Lawrence, MA
Are you interested in making a difference in the life of a student in your community? Become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) volunteer! SESPs make educational decisions for students in Massachusetts who are in the care or custody of a state agency. They meet with their assigned student or observe them in the classroom, receive all progress reports and report cards, and attend IEP meetings as an acting surrogate parent. SESP volunteers help protect their students’ educational rights and help them receive appropriate school services.
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This orientation training is being offered by the Recruitment, Training & Support Center, a project of the Federation for Children with Special Needs. This training helps potential volunteers learn about the special education decision-making services that SESPs provide, and additional topics like complex childhood trauma, incorporating goals into the Individualized Education Program, and helpful tips for SESPs.
Email Hannah at hstallkamp@fcsn.org for more information, or if you would like to register for this orientation. Visit http://fcsn.org/rtsc/events/lawrence-orientation/ for more details about our volunteer orientation in Lawrence.
