Webinar, December 10th, 2021, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network, Inc in Massachusetts (SPaN). Coffee Talk with Dr. Russell Johnston, Deputy Commissioner of Education.
* 2022 will be the 50th Anniversary of Chapter 766 Special Education Law for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
* The Deputy Commissioner of Education, Russell Johnston will present a look back on the journey of special education from its early beginnings, current status and where we are going.
* This event will be a closer look at topics that SPaN members want to explore in greater depths. Taking the viewpoint of where we are now and where we are heading in the future, explore the following:
- SEPAC engagement
- Mental health crisis
- Equal access in vocational programs
- Transition and adult outcomes
- DESE enforcement of the IDEA and Section 504
- Covid outcomes
When you register for the event, you will have an opportunity to ask your questions and provide information regarding your concerns and experiences on the above topics.
* SPAN will be providing this information to Russell Johnston in advance to allow his team to gather any statistics or relevant information to share during the workshop.
Register early in order to have your general questions considered to http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ei7p7h9o78932417&llr=pxn6x5iab or contact Elaine Rabbitt, Event Coordinator, Special Needs Advocacy Network, Inc., (508) 655-7999, info@spanmass.org
