by cambria | Apr 9, 2021 | Resources for Families, Social Emotional Well Being, Social Justice, Special Needs
I am an adult with a disability, one which is most associated with children, so when parents discover that I am an example of what their child could be in the future they often have questions. One of the questions I am often asked is, “How did you become so confident...
by dhardin | Mar 24, 2021 | Early Childhood, Help with Academics, Parent/Caregiver Support, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, School Reopening and Remote Learning Resources, Special Needs, What is family engagement?
Kindergarten is the first year of formal school for most children in the United States. In kindergarten, hands-on learning activities help prepare youngsters for the challenges that lie ahead. Parents can prepare themselves and their children in various ways for a...
by dhardin | Mar 24, 2021 | Early Childhood, Parent/Caregiver Support, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Special Needs, What is family engagement?
Relationships nurture the partnerships that are needed for children to succeed in school. Positive relationships with the school and teachers allow you to help shape your child’s education. How can you help develop a positive relationship with your child’s school?...
by cambria | Jan 21, 2021 | What is family engagement?, Parent/Caregiver Support, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Social Justice Edu, Special Needs, Special Needs, What is family engagement?
Visions of Community, the annual conference of the Federation for Children with Special Needs, offers unparalleled information and inspiration for supporting the success of students with disabilities. This year, a major emphasis of the conference will be issues of...
by cambria | Nov 20, 2020 | ELL, Resources for Families, Resources in Chinese for Families, Resources in English for Families, Special Needs
This virtual conversation about Language Access Needs in Boston Public Schools was hosted by Boston City Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George. The discussion features MASFEC team member, Susan Ou, Leah Wu, a parent member of the school site council for the Josiah Quincy...
by cambria | Nov 17, 2020 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Special Needs
These videos give you a brief description of key special education concepts. For more information and help navigating the special education process, visit fcsn.org. What is FAPE? What are Related Services? What is specially designed instruction? What is effective...
