The Arc of the South Shore and other local Arc Chapters offer many educational programs throughout the year.  Here is a list of upcoming seminars and workshops, with contact information. Since additional programs are frequently added, check back for up-to-date information on educational opportunities.

• ~ February 23 - Special Education Law: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Abington Public Library, 600 Gliniewicz Way, Abington. Presented by Massachusetts Advocates for Children; Sponsored by Brockton Area Arc
• Understand the rights and procedures which ensure children with ASD receive educational opportunities which reflect competency and potential - This is a free seminar, for more information and to register contact Kathy Kerwin at (508) 583-8030 x224 or Email Here
• ~ February 28 - 3rd Annual Summer Camp and Recreation Expo for Children with Special Needs - 12 to 3 pm - Framingham High School, 115 A Street, Framingham, MA - For more information click here
• ~ March 2 - Family Forum - Planning for the Future of Your Child with Special Needs - Thayer Public Library, Braintree 6:30pm
• ~ March 5 & 6 - 9 am to 3 pm - Cognitive Behavior therapy for Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome - 2 Day workshop for practicing professionals - Waltham, MA - Sponsored by Asperger's Association of New England in conjunction with Jewish Family & Children's Services. Registration Form
• ~ March 16 - Basic Rights Denied - Presented by SPEDWatch - You know how difficult it can be advocating for educational services for a child with disabilities. The biggest barrier that parents and others fact in their efforts is good, useable, information about special education rights and process. Mansfield, MA, 6 - 8 PM - $35 per person, $60 per parenting couple. Click here for registration form
• ~ March 31 - Self Advocacy Leadership Series - Thayer Public Library
• ~ April 7 - Self Advocacy Leadership Series - Thayer Public Library
• ~ April 13 - Family Forum - Attorney Joanne Erickson will make a presentation and facilitate a discussion on guardianship laws and how families can work within the system and avoid pitfalls. - St. Jerome Church Hall - Bridge St. (Route 3A), N. Weymouth.
• ~ April 13 & 14- 31st Massachusetts Early Intervention Consortium Conference - Best Western Royal Plaza, Marlboroough - Brochure and Conference Schedule
• ~ April 14 - Self Advocacy Leadership Series - Thayer Public Library
• ~ April 21 - Self Advocacy Leadership Series - Thayer Public Library
• ~ May 5 - Self Advocacy Leadership Series - Thayer Public Library
• ~ May 12 - Self Advocacy Leadership Series - Thayer Public Library
• ~ May 19 - Self Advocacy Leadership Series - Thayer Public Library
• ~ June 2 - Self Advocacy Leadership Series - Thayer Public Library
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