Connecting Families Series – May 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: Debi Arsenault, Author Join Debi Arsenault, author of “The Magic of the Man with […]
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.
Guides parents of children with special needs in building organizational skills using their strengths. Participants create a binder space with supplies and ideas to organize medical and educational records, while also exploring digital record-keeping and emergency preparedness. For more details on the P2P program, Please visit the P2P of MA webpage.
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 […]
Home Care AFC/FCSN Join us for a presentation by Home Care Adult Foster Care on May 11th 2026 at 6:30pm Caring for a loved one with disabilities or complex needs can be both deeply meaningful and incredibly challenging. This session introduces the Adult Family Care (AFC) program—a MassHealth benefit designed to support families who are […]
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 […]
Host: North Berkshire Union School 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 […]
A monthly Zoom for young adults, by young adults Connecting YOU(th) is a monthly get-together for teens and young adults with disabilities. Every second Tuesday of the month, we have a topic for discussion, and we're always changing and growing in response to what participants want to happen next. Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the […]
Join us for Positive Solutions for Families, a seven-session virtual training designed for families of preschool-aged children. This interactive series provides practical strategies to support children’s social-emotional development and strengthen positive parenting practices. Through engaging activities, discussion, and real-life examples, families will explore ways to: promote positive behavior and emotional development; strengthen parent-child relationships; respond […]
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, […]
Discipline & Suspension (Chinese) - May 12 | 6:30 PM 纪律处分与停学（中文）——5月12日 | 下午6:30 This workshop covers student and parent rights in school discipline. We’ll discuss types of suspension and protections for students with disabilities. 本次工作坊将介绍学生和家长在学校纪律方面的权利。我们将讨论不同类型的停学，以及对残疾学生的相关保障措施。 All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of […]
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 […]
Host: MassPAC All-Access Chapter 688 documents a referral for students with disabilities to appropriate adult service agencies. A referral sets in motion a 2-year planning process for students whose entitlement to special education services will end when they graduate from school or turn age 22. Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include […]
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.