Foundations Framework A, Weekend 9/25-9/27

Foundations Framework A

Weekend Online

Sept 25-27

This is an online seminar on Zoom!

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Foundations Framework A, Weekend Sept 25-27

Schedule and Cost

Start Date	09-25-2026 6:00 pm
End Date	09-27-2026 9:00 pm
Registered	14
Price	Early-Bird Registration $199 by Aug 28 Regular registration $234 starting Aug 28 after 5pm Eastern.

IMPORTANT	Emails with links, handouts You will receive a confirmation email from seminars@visitbmc.com when you register. You should also receive confirmation from PayPal. Together, these 2 emails confirm your registration has been completed. Additional emails are sent to all registered participants about 4 or 5 days before the first session. That email includes a Zoom link as well as a link to handouts that we will be using the first week. It is suggested that you print these or download them to another device to use as reference during our sessions.

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Foundations Framework A Weekend

This seminar is for hearing and Coda interpreters. There is no prerequisite to take Foundations Framework A (formerly Foundations I).

The structure of the program is as follows:

A group of up to 21 participants will meet over the course of five 3-hour sessions Thursdays (see schedule below). Each session is activity driven and participant directed, working together in both small and large groups. Attendance at all six sessions is required to earn 1.5 CEUs in the Professional Studies category at all levels from little knowledge through teaching Content Knowledge levels. MassRID’s policy is that participants must attend at least 75% of sponsored event in order to earn CEUs.

Friday Sept 25, 6:00p–9:00p (Eastern)

Saturday, Sept 26, 10:00a–1:00p (Eastern)
Saturday, Sept 26, 2:00p–5:00p (Eastern)
Sunday, Sept 27, 10:00a–1:00p (Eastern)
Sunday, Sept 27, 2:00p–5:00p (Eastern)

*Note: Mark the times for each day on your calendars!

Each of the sessions are 3 hours long. Attendance at all dates and times required as each session builds on the next.

CEUs (Megan Cowin)

All CEUs are approved through RID's Certification Maintenance Program and Associate Continuing Education Tracking Program. This Professional Studies program is offered at 1.5 PS CEUs/ACETs at all levels (Little/No, Some, Advanced, Teaching) Content Level.

Megan Cowin is an approved RID CMP sponsor for Continuing Education Activities.

Policy on Non-discrimination and a Respectful Environment

Presenters, coordinators, and participants of this educational opportunity agree to promote an environment of mutual respect, free from bias and discrimination. Please note, this statement does not preclude “difficult conversations” and aims to create environments where learning and honest dialogue can happen.

Discounts and Scholarships

Early-bird discount is calculated during registration.
- Register before the deadline!
Scholarship offered to BIPOC and student interpreters.
- Self-identify as BIPOC or student for an additional $25 off!

Cancellations/Refunds/Accommodations

Cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing (email, text) to the coordinator before 5pm Eastern on August 28, in order to receive a refund. After Aug 28 no refunds are available.
Refunds made will be the full amount paid minus the PayPal processing fee. We recommend a voucher instead, for the full amount.
If the BMC cancels this training, it will be rescheduled.
Please contact the coordinator to request reasonable accommodations before August 28, or with any questions about this series.

Registration Deadline

Registration for this seminar will remain open until Sept 11 at 5pm Eastern time. At that time, if the minimum of 15 registrations has been reached, registration will remain open until filled to capacity. Having less than 15 registrations at that time may mean rescheduling or cancelling of the seminar.

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