Online, June 27th – August 8th, 2022, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program in Massachusetts. The Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI) is an intensive training program with 40-54 hours of instruction designed to provide parents and professionals with a solid foundation in special education laws, procedures, and related subjects.
* This is an opportunity to develop your knowledge to support your own child in special education or if you are interested in becoming an advocate for other parents.
DATES:
- Summer 2022 Online Five-Day Intensive Session Dates (6/27/22 – 7/01/22)
* The 5-day intensive Summer 2022 Session will include five consecutive days full of live presentations and activities beginning at 9:00 AM and ending at 4:00 PM, hosted on the Canvas learning platform. - Summer 2022 Asynchronous Session Dates (7/11/22 – 8/08/22)
* Asynchronous Summer 2022 Session will be hosted on the Canvas learning platform and consist of weekly online modules and participation activities.
* As members of the online community, participants will engage in discussions and regularly complete assigned weekly readings and activities.
* Weekly modules begin on Mondays and end on Sundays at 11:59 PM.
Fees apply, registration is required to https://fcsn.org/ptic/parent-consultant-training or contact 617-236-7210.
- Basic Rights in Special Education
- IDEA and MGL c 71B legislative history
- Special Education advocacy and implementation of the law
- Writing Measurable IEP Goals
- Effective Progress and Hot Topics
- Neuropsychological Evaluations
- Academic Evaluations
- Discipline and Suspension
- Introduction to the Transition Planning Process
- Transition Assessments
- Section 504
- Families and Culture
- Effective Communication
- Problem Resolution Service (PRS) Complaints
- Mediation and BSEA Appeals
* Upon completion of the classroom component, students participate in an optional internship program.
* It is recommended that PCTI attendees have some familiarity with special education procedures.
* A list of free workshops presented by the Federation can be found here: https://fcsn.org/ptic/workshops/schedule.
