Henry and Johnston named Citizens of the Year Nov 19, 2009
Because of their efforts, the CORSE Foundation received the Community Partnership Award in 2008 from the Federation for Children with Special Needs. While they are happy for the recognition, both women are more pleased with the results of their work. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Somerville Public Schools, SPED PAC to host Basic Right Workshop Nov 11, 2009
The Somerville SPED PAC and the Somerville Public Schools will host the Basic Right Workshop on Monday, Nov. 23, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Capuano Center at 150 Glen St. Ginny Brennan from the Federation for Children with Special Needs will present the workshop. The workshop provides families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), Mass. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Director of Student Services gets to know schools, Cohasset Nov 7, 2009
For her work in finding that balance and re-vitalizing the PAC in Monson, Messina was awarded with The Federation for Children with Special Needs 2009 Community Partnership Awards. I think I am well-matched for what the district needs now, Messina said. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
SpedPAC to hold event Oct 21, 2009
Maynard Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SpEdPAC) and Sudbury Special Education Advisory Council (SSEAC) will host an educational workshop with Melinda Parry from the Federation for Children with Special Needs on Oct. 27, at the Maynard High School Library. The event, called Understanding Your Special Education Basic Rights, will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Education News: Sept. 10, 2009 Sep 11, 2009
Workshops will be presented by the Federation for Children with Special Needs and sponsored by Medford SEPAC.. Web site. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Indebted to Shriver, advocate for disabled Aug 17, 2009
Martha Ziegler Woburn The writer is founder of the Federation for Children with Special Needs. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Standing O for Inclusion Award winners May 9, 2009
After remarks by Lyn McPhail of SEPAC and Barbara Popper of the Federation for Children with Special Needs, McPhail spoke about Williams, a 13-year-old seventh grader. Tess does not see any difference in people, McPhail said. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Restraining of students questioned May 4, 2009
"This has become an increasing problem in schools, particularly as schools cut back on teachers," said Richard Robison, executive director Federation for Children with Special Needs, an advocacy group based in Boston. "Teachers get frustrated and can't deal with everything. What happens is teachers revert to using restraints illegally or inappropriately.". (Boston Globe)
Four to receive Community Inclusion Award Apr 28, 2009
Joseph Driscoll, and Barbara Popper from the Federation for Children with Special Needs are scheduled to attend the ceremony. Light refreshments will be served. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Haggerty teacher receives community partnership award Mar 7, 2009
The Federation for Children with Special Needs is pleased announce that Suzanne Russell has been awarded their Community Partnership award for her outstanding work as an inclusive general education teacher. Suzanne teaches fifth grade at the Haggerty Elementary School in Cambridge. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Yelling Doesnt Work Workshop Feb 21, 2009
Instead of yelling at children, Rebecca Goniwich of the Federation for Children with Special Needs, will present alternate methods parents can use to get their children to comply. Goniwich will provide insight into why a child misbehaves and show how parents can use a positive behavior support plan to help change their child s behavior at home and in the classroom. (Burlington Union, MA)
TSEPAC announces upcoming programs Feb 18, 2009
Presented by Federation for Children with Special Needs representative the free 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. Questions are encouraged and may be submitted by mail to TSEPAC, PO Box 425, Tewksbury, MA 01876 or tsepac@verizon. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Mass. Alliance of Portuguese Speakers announces recipient of lifetime service award Feb 8, 2009
The agency will also present its MAPS Jorge Fidalgo Community Service Award to Rhea Tavares, coordinator of Portuguese Outreach for the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Boston, and to two sisters who are volunteers at St. Patrick s Church in Roxbury Maria Jose Soares and Maria dos Santos. MAPS gala seating can be reserved for $65 per person by calling 617-864-7600. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
