BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Federation for Children with Special Needs - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fcsn.org/ar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Federation for Children with Special Needs REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T180000 DTSTAMP:20260706T200112Z CREATED:20260629T193145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T200112Z UID:10002782-1786035600-1786039200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Wellness Practices for Children and Youth with Disabilities DESCRIPTION:Connecting Families Series – August \nConectando 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 \nConnecting Families invites the whole family to an interactive evening with Giselle Shardlow\, who will share an array of wellness activities the whole family can enjoy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter: Giselle Shardlow\nGiselle Shardlow\, M.Ed.\, is an award-winning children’s book author\, educator\, and founder of Kids Yoga Stories. She holds a master’s degree in International Education and has experience teaching in classrooms around the world. Through her yoga books\, Breathing Exercise Cards\, and other wellness resources\, Giselle helps children develop practical tools for self-regulation\, emotional well-being\, and resilience through movement\, mindfulness\, and play. Her resources are used by families\, educators\, counselors\, and therapists internationally. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This registration is for all Connecting Families presentations. You do not need to register for each one separately.The registrations will open soon! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 2026-27 Connecting Families Series\n The Federation for Children with Special Needs is funded by grants which require us to collect data. 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YarmouthWestboroughWestfieldWestfordWesthamptonWestminsterWestonWestportWestwoodWeymouthWhatelyWhitmanWilbrahamWilliamsburgWilliamstownWilmingtonWinchendonWinchesterWindsorWinthropWoburnWoods HoleWorcesterWorthingtonWrenthamYarmouthYarmouthportOther City in MAOther City out of stateUnknownOut of State CityZip/Postal Code(Required)Preferred Phone NumberCell PhoneHome PhoneWork PhoneCell PhoneHome PhoneWork PhoneAre you attending this event as a:(Required)Parent/CaregiverParent/ProfessionalFoster ParentGrandparentProfessional EducatorProfessional OtherStudent (14-22)OtherOrganizationAre you an SESP (Eligible Special Education Decision Maker)?(Required)YesNoWhat is your ethnicity?(Required)Hispanic or LatinoNot Hispanic or LatinoUndisclosedWhat is your race?(Required)Caucasian/WhiteAfrican-American/BlackAmerican Indian/Native American/Alaskan Native (*Specify)AsianNative Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (*Specify)Two or more racesUndisclosedSpecify racePrimary Language(Required)EnglishAmerican Sign LanguageChineseHaitian CreolePortugueseSpanishVietnameseOther LanguageOther Language(Required)Chinese DialectCantoneseMandarinIs your family military-connected?(Required)YesNoWhat is your child's ethnicity?(Required)Hispanic or LatinoNot Hispanic or LatinoUndisclosedN/AWhat is your child's race?(Required)Caucasian/WhiteAfrican-American/BlackAmerican Indian/Native American/Alaskan Native (*Specify)AsianNative Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (*Specify)Two or more racesUndisclosedN/ASpecify child's raceChild's Age:(Required)Birth to 33-56-1112-1314-GraduationBeyond High School Graduation or Aged OutUndisclosedN/AChild's primary disability:(Required)AutismDeafDeaf-BlindnessDevelopmental delayEmotional DisturbanceHearing ImpairmentIntellectual DisabilityMultiple DisabilitiesOrthopedic ImpairmentOther Health Impairment (ADD/ADHD)Specific Learning Disability (Dyslexia)Speech or Language ImpairmentTraumatic Brain InjuryVisual Impairment-BlindnessInappropriately IdentifiedDisability is suspected or not yet identifiedChild/Youth does not have a disabilityUndisclosedN/AChild's secondary disability:AutismDeafDeaf BlindnessDevelopmental delayEmotional DisturbanceHearing ImpairmentIntellectual DisabilityOrthopedic ImpairmentOther Health Impairment (ADD/ADHD)Specific Learning Disability (Dyslexia)Speech or Language ImpairmentVisual Impairment-BlindnessDo you have questions for our presenter?Sign me up for your Weekly Happenings e-Newsletter ( Agency-wide current events & updates)\n \n Yes\n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/laying-the-foundation-early-transition-planning-for-long-term-success-2/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Families,Connecting Families ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T180000 DTSTAMP:20260513T182630Z CREATED:20260512T174446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T182630Z UID:10002640-1780592400-1780596000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Laying the Foundation: Early Transition Planning for Long-Term Success DESCRIPTION:Connecting Families Series – June\nConectando 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 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter: Ann Phelan\nAnn Phelan\, MA\, CAGS\, Manager of Resources and Engagement\, has spent most of her career in education and human services\, specializing in support for individuals with disabilities. A former Special Education Chair\, she has authored curricula on diversity\, bullying prevention\, and social-emotional learning\, including The Peaceful Classroom\, and her nationally recognized work in sexual abuse and abduction prevention was featured on 48 Hours with Connie Chung. Her background spans social work\, counseling\, trauma-informed practice\, and mindfulness\, and she is a certified Sexuality Education Specialist with expertise in intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since earning her Massachusetts Certificate as a Transition Specialist in 2019\, Ann has focused on guiding students and families through the “Turning 22” process\, providing personalized\, family-centered transition planning that promotes independence\, dignity\, and meaningful community engagement. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This registration is for all Connecting Families presentations. You do not need to register for each one separately. URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/laying-the-foundation-early-transition-planning-for-long-term-success/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Families,Connecting Families ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T213400Z CREATED:20260424T211838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T213400Z UID:10002623-1778173200-1778176800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Inclusion through Children's Books DESCRIPTION:Connecting Families Series – May\nConectando 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 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter: Debi Arsenault\, Author\nJoin Debi Arsenault\, author of “The Magic of the Man with the Sunglasses”\, a children’s book about her son Carson and the message that we are all unique and worthy of acceptance\, no matter what our abilities\, disabilities\, skin color\, size\, etc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This registration is for all Connecting Families presentations. You do not need to register for each one separately. URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/inclusion-through-childrens-books/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Families,Connecting Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Deborah-Arsenault-Zoom-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000 DTSTAMP:20260402T155133Z CREATED:20260312T204233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T155133Z UID:10002555-1775149200-1775152800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:How to Use Data to Effectively Advocate for Your Child DESCRIPTION:Connecting Families Series – April\nConectando 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 \nDescription \nLearn how to understand and use data from\, progress reports\, report cards\, teacher feedback\, state and district testing\, outside providers\, and your observations at home to advocate confidently and collaboratively for the supports your child needs to make meaningful progress.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nLisa Capobianco Alexander\, Special Education Advocate & Consultant \nLisa Capobianco Alexander is a former special education teacher with over a decade of experience supporting students with diverse needs. She now works alongside families to help them interpret school data\, understand the IEP process\, and participate as informed\, equal members of their child’s Team. She also serves as an adjunct professor at Bridgewater State University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This registration is for all Connecting Families presentations. You do not need to register for each one separately. URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/how-to-use-data-to-effectively-advocate-for-your-child/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Families,Connecting Families ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000 DTSTAMP:20260129T173653Z CREATED:20260127T181957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T173653Z UID:10002377-1770310800-1770314400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:What Makes a Good Neuropsychological Evaluation Report? DESCRIPTION:Connecting Families Series – February\nConectando 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 \nDescription \nNot all evaluations/reports are created equal. A high-quality neuropsychological evaluation assesses a broad range of cognitive\, academic\, social\, and emotional factors\, drawing on multiple information sources and both qualitative and quantitative data. Strong reports offer an integrated picture of strengths and weaknesses\, clarify diagnoses\, and include tailored\, actionable recommendations. This presentation will highlight key components of a thorough evaluation\, emphasizing behavioral observations\, integration of data\, and clear\, comprehensive reporting\, as well as identify and describe the factors that often impact the quality of a neuropsychological report. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters:\nSean Hyde O’Brien\, Psy.D.\, ABPdN\, NESCA Pediatric Neuropsychologist\, Newton \nPediatric NeuropsychologistDr. O’Brien has been providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations in the Greater Boston area since 2006. He specializes in the assessment of children and adolescents who present with a wide range of developmental conditions\, such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder\, Specific Learning Disorder (reading\, writing\, math)\, Intellectual Disability\, and Autism Spectrum Disorder; as well as children whose cognitive functioning has been impacted by medical\, psychiatric\, and genetic conditions. He also has extensive experience working with children who were adopted both domestically and internationally. \nAlison Burns\, Ph.D.\, NESCA Pediatric Neuropsychologist\, Newton \nDr. Burns conducts comprehensive evaluations of school-aged children\, adolescents\, and young adults with a variety of developmental\, learning\, and emotional difficulties. She has expertise in the evaluation of individuals following a concussion/mild traumatic brain injury and particularly enjoys working with individuals with attention (ADHD) and executive functioning (EF) difficulties. Dr. Burns is passionate about helping individuals and their families better understand their areas of strength and weakness and provides tailored treatment recommendations based upon that unique profile to make the evaluation most helpful for each client. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This registration is for all Connecting Families presentations. You do not need to register for each one separately. URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/neuropsych-evals/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Families,Connecting Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nesca.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T180000 DTSTAMP:20251209T134949Z CREATED:20251209T034506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T134949Z UID:10002298-1767891600-1767895200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:MA Behavioral Health Help Line DESCRIPTION:Connecting Families Series – January \nConectando 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 \nDescription \nPlease join Ana Artavia-Speight\, Community Relations at the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line\, who will share all the resources they have to offer. This will be a general overview\, and if you have questions you’d like her to address\, please feel free to submit them ahead of time. \nPresenter: Ana Artavia-Speight.  Ana Artavia Speight is a Community Relations Representative (CRR) for the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) focusing on the Central Massachusetts community. A CRR since pre-launch in December 2022\, Ana brings extensive experience in the human services field and has worked as a domestic violence advocate in community-based services for the YWCA\, which reaches one of the largest networks of domestic violence service providers in the country. In this role\, she provided survivors with prevention education and workshops\, while also engaging with numerous community initiatives.  \nAna brings a wealth of knowledge about the Central Massachusetts community and the partnerships she has developed over the years are an asset to her current work with the BHHL. Bilingual in Spanish and English\, Ama was born and raised in San Jose\, Costa Rica\, and moved to the United States as a 10-year-old. She is passionate about helping families in the community\, and channels that same enthusiasm into her family life\, maintaining a close relationship with her children and grandchildren. Outside of work\, Ana enjoys spending time with family and loves volunteering with the underserved communities. \nThis registration is for all Connecting Families presentations. You do not need to register for each one separately. URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/connecting-families-1-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Families,Connecting Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fam-diverse-1000x500-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T180000 DTSTAMP:20251201T010918Z CREATED:20251130T195541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T010918Z UID:10002003-1764867600-1764871200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Career and Technical Education (CTE) DESCRIPTION:Connecting Families Series – December 2025\nConectando famílias     Conectando famílias     连接家庭      Konekte Fanmi yo     Kết nối gia đình      가족 연결 \nCareer and Technical Education (CTE) programs in Massachusetts give students hands-on training helping them for college and/or career. Students can earn certificates that are recognized by employers and build skills for their future. \nPresenter: Garvy Altine\, MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education \nThis registration is for all Connecting Families presentations. You do not need to register for each one separately. \n\n  URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/cte_12-4-25/ CATEGORIES:Families,Connecting Families,School Finder ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CF-thumbnail-CTE-365x200-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T180000 DTSTAMP:20251105T163530Z CREATED:20251105T160627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T163530Z UID:10001699-1762448400-1762452000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:National Caregiver Month: Celebrating and Supporting Caregivers DESCRIPTION:Connecting Families Series – November\nConectando famílias     Conectando famílias     连接家庭      Konekte Fanmi yo     Kết nối gia đình      가족 연결\nThis event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription in 50+ languages.  Accessing Interpretation \nCaregivers are the heart of our communities—providing essential support\, advocacy\, and love to children\, youth\, adults\, and older adults with complex needs. During National Caregiver Month\, Connecting Families brings together a panel of experienced leaders\, practitioners\, and family advocates to celebrate the invaluable role of caregivers and explore practical supports and programs available to them. \nPanelists will highlight resources that strengthen caregivers’ capacity to care for loved ones while maintaining their own well-being. Topics include respite opportunities\, community-based supports\, mental health resources\, and family engagement programs. The discussion will also explore ways caregivers can share their voices and experiences to inform systems change and influence policy. \nJoin us for an engaging and inspiring conversation that honors caregivers’ dedication while sharing pathways to connection\, support\, and empowerment. \nThis registration is for all Connecting Families presentations. You do not need to register for each one separately. URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/connecting-families/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Families,Connecting Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fam-diverse-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR