• Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP

    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 on what types of services are included and measurable goals. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to […]

  • P2P Listening & Learning – Spanish

    Online Event

    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 complex medical […]

  • Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 01/24/26

    Online Event

    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, […]

    Free
  • Collaborative Data Collection

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass The IEP process, including eligibility, is based on data. Participants will learn how to collect and present valuable data to inform the IEP process, incorporating student strengths, interests, and preferences.   All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of […]

  • Family Action Meetups

    Autism Housing Pathways/FCSN Autism Housing Pathways is now part of The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) Each monthly meeting comprises: A 15 minute overview of housing for people with developmental disabilities in Massachusetts. A brief video description of a housing model, followed by 20-25 minutes of breakout groups. Repeat with a second housing […]

    $5.00
  • Basic Rights: Transition Planning (in Vietnamese)

    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 […]

  • Habilidades Socioemocionales

    Ene 27 Habilidades Socioemocionales Aprenda qué es el aprendizaje socioemocional, por qué es importante y como puede ayudar a su hijo a desarrollarlas Solo es necesario completar un registro. Esto le inscribirá automáticamente en todos los talleres incluidos en la formación «Primeros pasos hacia la educación especial». 

  • Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility

    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. […]

  • RTSC SESP Coffee And Connections 01/28/26

    Online Event

    RTSC's SESP Coffee And Connections Are you an SESP with active appointments? Come to our SESP group support sessions on Zoom! This will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among SESPs. For questions, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342.

    Gratuito
  • Estrategias para la Reunión de IEP

    En esta sesión, las familias aprenderán estrategias prácticas para prepararse y participar de manera efectiva en las reuniones de IEP, incluyendo cómo organizar sus inquietudes, comunicarse con el equipo escolar y colaborar para desarrollar un IEP que responda a las necesidades de su hijo/a.

  • Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP

    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 on what types of services are included and measurable goals. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to […]

  • P2P Listening & Learning – Spanish

    Online Event

    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 complex medical […]

  • Desarrollo bilingüe en niños con discapacidades Desarrollo

    Ene 29 Desarrollo bilingüe en niños con discapacidades Desarrollo Solo es necesario completar un registro. Esto le inscribirá automáticamente en todos los talleres incluidos en la formación «Primeros pasos hacia la educación especial».