Podcast on Discipline and Behavior

Behavior, Young Children, & IEPs: A Conversation with Advocate Sandra Fitzpatrick

 I was recently interviewed by Christie White, pictured above, on the topic of Discipline and Behavior.  We discussed what to do if your child is struggling at school with behavior -- how to take the emphasis off of discipline and onto identifying the lacking skills that are manifested as "behavior."  Once we can identify the lacking skills, we can teach those skills and affect real and positive change.   To listen to the interview/podcast go to:

 www.speducated.com/behavior/ 

Christie is an advocate located in Eastern Mass, who also trained to be an advocate with the Federation for Children with Special Needs.  Christie has also interviewed Dr. Karen Postal, a neuropsychologist and co-author of the book, Feedback That Sticks: The Art of Effectively Communicating Neuropsychological Assessment Results.  In the interview with Christie, Dr. Postal discusses the role and purpose of neuropsychological evaluations.

Please check out Christie's website   www.speducated.com for her ongoing podcasts/interviews and for various resources!

Have a Say on New Proposed Regulations on Student Discipline!

Notice Of Public Comment on 603 CMR 53.00, Student Discipline Regulations- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Educationhttp://www.doe.mass.edu/news/news.aspx?id=8031

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Educationhttp://www.doe.mass.edu/

Education Laws and Regulations

Notice Of Public Comment on 603 CMR 53.00, Student Discipline Regulations

Pursuant to its authority under M.G.L. c. 69, § 1B, and c. 71, § 37H and 37H ¾ , and in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, M.G.L. c.30A, § 3, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (Board) is soliciting public comment on 603 CMR 53.00, Student Discipline Regulations.

 

The proposed new regulations establish certain procedural requirements for student suspensions and expulsions in public and charter schools as required by Chapter 222 of the Acts of 2012, "An Act Relative to Student Access to Educational Services and Exclusion from School". The proposed new regulations will include: the minimum requirements and procedures applicable to the suspension of a student under new M.G.L. c. 71, §37 H ¾; the requirement that public schools have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all student who have been suspended, in-school or out-of-school, or expelled, have an opportunity to make academic progress during their suspension or expulsion, in accordance with new M.G.L. c. 76, §21; and the requirements for data reporting.

 

Copies of the regulations are available at http://www.doe.mass.edu/lawsregs/, or by calling 781-338-6303.

Written comments on the proposed regulations may be submitted by mail to: Elizabeth Harris Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148, by fax to781-338-3399, or by e-mail to eharris@doe.mass.edu.

The deadline for submission of public comment is Friday, March 7, 2014.

The Board is expected to vote on adopting the regulations as permanent regulations at its regular monthly meeting scheduled for March 25, 2014.

 

 

  603 CMR 53.00, Student Discipline Regulations

HOW CAN THE FCSN HELP FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS?

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

The Parent Training and Information Center a project of the Federation for Children with Special Needs. This is our Special Education Information Survey: Tell Us About Your Child's Services

We need your help, so that we may help families.

The Parent Training and Information Center at the Federation for Children with Special Needs is interested in learning about your experiences with special education in Massachusetts.  We are conducting an assessment of the training and information needs of parents and families.  This information will assist us in planning and creating activities that will more effectively serve families. If you have more than one child that you support, please fill out the survey for each child and submit it to us by February 28, 2014. Many Thanks!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PTI2014

FCSN ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Federation for Children with Special Needs conference

Early Bird Registration extended through February 16^th!

After February 16 the participant fee will increase from $75 to $90. 

 

Visions of Community, a Conference for Parents of Children with Special Needs and the Professionals Who Serve Them” will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. Topics include special education advocacy, managing challenging behaviors, transition to adulthood for students with disabilities, inclusion, policy initiatives, assistive technology, healthcare, bullying, parent leadership opportunities, early childhood, autism and more. In addition to approximately 30 sessions in English, a full conference strand of many of these topics will be offered in Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Somali, and Vietnamese.

 

Transportation is being offered FREE.

The Western MA location for pick up is 

11 Wilbraham Rd, Spfld

You must indicate you are requesting transportion on you registration form.