Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass A comprehensive overview of special education laws and procedures. Covers the special education process, including referrals, evaluations, eligibility, services, placement, and parents’ rights in dispute resolution. […]
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-7 to hear from experts on different parts of the transition process! Throughout this series we will discuss topics like employment, independent living, social opportunities, benefits, and more.
Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Provides information about why the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is important, how it is developed, and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus […]
Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Overview of the transition planning process for students aged 14-22. We’ll discuss the legal right to transition services, why transition planning is important, what it looks like in the IEP, and the roles of students and parents. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent […]
Connecting Families Series – June Conectando famílias Conectando famílias 连接家庭 Konekte Fanmi yo Kết nối gia đình 가족 연결This event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription in 50+ languages. Accessing Interpretation Presenter: Ann Phelan Ann Phelan, MA, CAGS, Manager of Resources and Engagement, has spent most […]
The Charting the LifeCourse provides a Framework to help you organize your ideas, vision, and goals for the future. The Charting the LifeCourse core belief is that all people and their families have the right to live, love, work, play, learn, and pursue their life aspirations in their community. This training will introduce you to […]
June 11, 2026 PT: Aprendizagem Socioemocional EN: Social Emotional Learning Description (EN): This workshop introduces the basics of social-emotional learning (SEL), why it matters for students with disabilities, and how SEL supports can be discussed and included in the IEP. PT | Portguês Série de workshops e conversa sobre educação especial: Espaço de Aprendizagem para […]
Fathers, mothers, caregivers and others are cordially invited to attend this stop of the SFN U.S. Tour to learn about the Special Fathers Network, meet some of the local SFN Mentor Fathers, meet author & podcast host David Hirsch and receive a complimentary copy of the new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & […]
Educational Outcomes such as Graduation, Dropouts, and Dropout Re-engagement This Spring, The Department and The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) are sponsoring three new virtual webinars on key themes in special education related to our annual State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR). On Wednesday, April 29th the subject will be Educational […]
Are you ready to feel more confident navigating special education? Join FCSN/s Summer 2026 Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI)! This multi-day, in-depth training provides a strong introduction to special education law, the IEP process, and strategies for working effectively with your IEP team. Throughout this program you will: Learn from attorneys, educators, evaluators and advocates. […]
FCSN’s Dad to Dad: Strength, Stress & Supporting Our Kids Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026Time: 6:00-7:30pmLocation: Zoom Being a dad of kids with disabilities during the transition years can feel like carrying everything at once: supporting your child’s current education, planning for adulthood, managing work and family life, navigating systems, and trying to stay strong […]
This training describes different types of disciplinary offenses, the school responsibilities for discipline, range of consequences for rule violations, the difference between suspensions, expulsions, and emergency removals, different categories of suspensions, procedures for out of school suspensions and expulsions, and legal protections for students on IEPs including the Manifestation Determination Review. For questions, contact us […]
Registration is now full. Please email transition@fcsn.org to be alerted of other upcoming transition-related events. Planning a Life (PAL): College & Beyond Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026Time: 10:00 AM–2:30 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM)Location: Schrafft's Center, 529 Main Street, Charlestown, MA Spaces are limited: For youth and young adults with disabilities ages 16–21, their families / caregivers, and the professionals who support them. […]
Connecting Families Series – August Conectando famílias Conectando famílias 连接家庭 Konekte Fanmi yo Kết nối gia đình 가족 연결This event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription in 50+ languages. Accessing Interpretation Connecting Families invites the whole family to an interactive evening with Giselle Shardlow, who will […]