Our meetings are open to ALL

The input from parents, administrators, faculty, paraprofessionals, and community members on the Special Education process is important to us. We are a solution orientated group and no one will be badgered. We know that successful collaborative efforts grow out of shared goals and are maintained by strong communication and positive outcomes.

Location:
Bridgewater-Raynham High School Lecture Hall - Second Floor
415 Center Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324

Dates:
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011, 6:30 pm

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011, 6:30 pm

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011, 6:30 pm

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012, 6:30 pm

Tuesday, February 28st, 2012, 6:30 pm

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012, 6:30 pm

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012, 6:30 pm

Tuesady, May 15th, 2012, 6:30 pm

Tuesday, June 19th, 2012, 6:30 pm

Basic Rights (PDF Flyer)

Presented by: Federation of Children with Special Needs (FCSN)
Date: 7:00 pm (after 6:30 General Meeting), Tuesday, Novermer 15th
Location: Bridgewater-Raynham High Auditorium, Bridgewater, MA

Shut Up Sisters: Gina Gallagher & Patty Konjoian (PDF Flyer)

Gina (Terrasi) Gallagher and Patricia (Terrasi) are sisters who share a love of wine, humor, and writing.  They are also among the growing number of parents raising children with disabilities.
Date: 7:00 pm, Wednesday, December, 7th
Location: Bridgewater-Raynham Lecture Hall, Second Floor, Bridgewater, MA

Bullying & Cyber Bullying (PDF Flyer)

Presented by: MARC at Bridgewater State University
Date: TBA
Location: Bridgewater-Raynham High Auditorium, Bridgewater, MA

Special Education Law: Children with Autism

Presented by: Mass Advocates
Date: TBA
Location: Bridgewater-Raynham Lecture Hall, Second Floor, Bridgewater, MA

An IEP For My Child - IEP Process

Presented by: Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN)
Date: January 17th, 2011 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Bridgewater-Raynham Lecture Hall - Second Floor, Bridgewater, MA

Lets Get Organized

Presented by: Family Ties
Date: TBA
Location: Bridgewater-Raynham Lecture Hall - Second Floor, Bridgewater, MA

November 15^th, 2011

7:00 pm BR High School

 BASIC RIGHTS in Special Education Workshop

The Basic Rights workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under:

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• Massachusetts Special Education Law and
• No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

This workshop is designed to help parents learn to be effective partners with their child’s school to decide their child’s eligibility for special education, and to plan, make decisions and monitor their child’s progress in school.

This workshop will take place on Tuesday, November 15^th, 2011 and will begin at 7:00 pm.  The workshop will be presented in the Lecture Hall (2^nd floor) at the BR-High School located at 415 Center St, Bridgewater, MA.  This workshop is FREE and open to ALL. A presenter from the Federation for Children with Special Needs will conduct this workshop.

Bridgewater-Raynham regional school DISTRICT in partnership with the Bridgewater-raynham Special Education Parents Advisory Council and the East Bridgewater Special Education parents advisory council

PDF Flyer

January 17th, 2012

7:00 pm BR High School

 An IEP For My Child

The IEP For My Child workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under:

1. IEP and the General Curriculum
2. Filling out each section of the IEP
3. Accountability for progress
4. Progress reporting

This workshop is designed to help parents learn to be effective partners with their child’s school in the IEP Process.  This includes the planning and monitoring of goals contained within the IEP.

This workshop will take place on Tuesday, January 17^th, 2011 and will begin at 7:00 pm.  The workshop will be presented in the Lecture Hall (2^nd floor) at the BR-High School located at 415 Center St, Bridgewater, MA.  This workshop is FREE and open to ALL. A presenter from the Federation for Children with Special Needs will conduct this workshop.

December 7^th, 2011
7:00 pm BR High School

Workshop with the Authors Gina Gallagher & Patty Konjoian
 A Survival Guide for Ordinary Parents of Special Children

For Parents of Special Children

Patty and Gina will be giving a workshop at the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High school.  This workshop will take place on Wednesday, December 7^th, 2011 and will begin at 7:00 pm.  The workshop will be presented in the Lecture Hall (2^nd floor) at the BR-High School located at 415 Center St, Bridgewater, MA.  This workshop is FREE and open to ALL.

 Their 90-minute workshop shows attendees how to:    

• Leverage the healing power of laughter.
• Connect with other imperfect parents.
• Collaborate with schools to get your children the services they need.

Let go of the expectations and learn to love the reality of raising special children

Bridgewater-Raynham regional school DISTRICT in partnership with the Bridgewater-raynham Special Education Parents Advisory Council and the East Bridgewater Special Education parents advisory council

PDF Flyer