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Become a Special Education Decision Maker for a Child in Need - Online Orientation Training
ORGANIZATION: Recruitment Training and Support Center (RTSC) for Special Education Surrogate Parents
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Please note: This opportunity is for Massachusetts residents only. All others should visit your state education website for local opportunities.
Are you interested in being a Special Education Decision-Maker for students in your community? Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational decision-makers for students in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) who are in need of special education services.
In this FREE Orientation Training, you will learn about the role of a SESP, how traumatic experiences can impact learning, and how to incorporate the appropriate supports into the IEP. To register, hit "Sign Up" above or go to https://fcsn.org/rtsc/events-calendar/. Contact Emma Gregory at egregory@fcsn.org or 617-399-8342 with any questions.
Once appointed, SESP volunteers have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend special education team meetings, approve or reject IEPs, and, if necessary, file a complaint or appeal. On average an SESP spends about 30-40 hours a year volunteering their time.
Upon registration, please use the following link to complete the SESP application in advance to expedite the process: https://fcsn.org/sesp-online-application/
For more information here is our brochure: https://fcsn.org/rtsc-updated-brochure/
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About Recruitment Training and Support Center (RTSC) for Special Education Surrogate Parents
Location:
c/o The Federation for Children With Special Needs, 529 Main Street Suite 1102, Boston, MA 02129, US
Mission Statement
To recruit a knowledgeable dedicated volunteer to act as a
Special Education Surrogate Parent for every child in Massachusetts who needs
one, and to give all those volunteers the training and support they need to
create the best possible educational experiences for the children they serve.
Description
The Recruitment, Training and Support Center for Special
Education Surrogate Parents (RTSC) recruits volunteers to attend Team meetings,
sign Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and monitor the educational
progress of children in state custody whose parents cannot. The RTSC also offers all Special Education
Surrogate Parents continued support and training throughout their volunteer
experience.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
September 22, 2021
SKILLS
- General Education
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
- Child Welfare
- Child Advocacy
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One year committment and up to 40 hours total for the year.