• Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One

    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 […]

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  • Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP (IN-PERSON)

    Host: Hampshire Regional 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 […]

  • Basic Rights: Transition Planning

    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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • Federation Office is Closed

    Holiday Break The Federation office is closed between December 24th (12:00pm) through January 1st. We wish you and your family a Happy New Year.

  • 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. […]

  • Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 01/06/26

    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, […]

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  • Talking Transition

    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.

  • 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 […]

  • Entendiendo el IEP

    Este taller ofrece una visión general del proceso de educación especial y explica las partes principales del Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP), incluyendo metas, servicios, adaptaciones y el importante papel […]

  • Basic Rights: Transition Planning

    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 […]

  • Winter 2026 PCTI Starts!

    Winter 2026 Parent Consultant Training Institute Join us for the Winter 2026 Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI)! PCTI is a 40-hour training that helps parents and professionals develop skills and knowledge to understand and navigate the special education process. You’ll learn from experts, such as attorneys, advocates, self-advocates, evaluators, and state agency staff. You’ll also […]