The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in partnership with FCSN, is offering a week-long Inclusive Leadership Academy this July 20-24th from 9 am to 4 pm at Fitchburg State University. Inclusive Leadership is a proven strategy to improve outcomes for all learners. The ILA is designed to provide training, skills and a […]
Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational special decision-makers for students in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). SESP volunteers have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend special education team meetings, […]
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 […]
Join us for the 2026 Asynchronous Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI) – a training program designed to help families and professionals understand special education laws, navigate the IEP process with confidence, […]
Autism Housing Pathways/FCSN Join us for our monthly Family Action Meetups (FAMS), hosted by Autism Housing Pathways (AHP), now proudly part of The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). […]
This training will offer a systematic approach to looking at Developmental Childhood Trauma as it impacts our students experiencing the Child Welfare System. This interactive training will study trauma’s effects […]
SEPAC Summer School returns for our 7th year! A free virtual training series will start on Tuesday, June 30th from 7-8 pm and continue each Tuesday for 5 sessions, ending […]
Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational special decision-makers for students in the custody of […]
Join Us to Become a Volunteer Support Parent! Our Parent to Parent of Massachusetts program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection between parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and […]
Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational special decision-makers for students in the custody of […]
Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational special decision-makers for students in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). SESP volunteers have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend special education team meetings, […]
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 […]
This training will offer a systematic approach to looking at Developmental Childhood Trauma as it impacts our students experiencing the Child Welfare System. This interactive training will study trauma’s effects on the academic and social/emotional learning of a student and the impact on their IEP. This training is recommended for all SESPs. For questions, contact […]
Networking Series – August Join us for the August Networking: Launching the Year Right: Connection, Communication, Collaboration Start the school year with clarity and confidence. We’ll focus on setting a positive tone from the start, building strong lines of communication, and reaching out to connect with new teachers and school staff. Share strategies, learn best practices, and […]