The Educational Surrogate Parent Program held their 2008 Day Conference on Monday, April 14th, from 9:00 AM  - 3:30 PM at the Holiday Inn in Marlboro, MA.

The day was a great success!  Thank you to all volunteers who attended.  We hope you enjoyed this wonderful event.   You can leave comments, ask questions or post your ideas for workshops, etc. on our new ESPP Message Board.

Workshops included:

Legislative Issues on Education and Child Welfare

The Status of Special Education in Massachusetts

Transitioning Teens to Adulthood

Tips and Strategies for a Successful Team Meeting

Determining Residential and School Placements

Mainfestation Determination

A Special Thanks to all Speakers!

Charles McCrea (Keynote)

Massachusetts State Senate

Massachusetts Department of Education

Massachusetts Department of Social Services

Special Needs Advocacy Network (SPAN)

Communities for People, Inc.

Children's Law Center of Massachusetts

The Institute for Community Inclusion, UMass Boston

Suffolk University Law School