• Mapa de Cuidado

    Feb 15 Mapa de Cuidado Tengamos una reunión de reflexión para identificar los distintos servicios y programas en los que participamos como cuidadores de un niño con necesidades especiales. Solo […]

  • Entendendo Cada Documento de Educação Especial

    February 12, 2026 PT: Entendendo Cada Documento de Educação Especial EN: Understanding Each Special Education Document Description (EN): This workshop helps families understand the purpose of common special education documents, including evaluations, IEPs, progress reports, and notices, and how they connect to a child’s services and supports. PT | Portguês Série de workshops e conversa […]

  • Turning 3 Essentials

    Host: Family and Community Engagement Unit, EI Division Explains the differences between early intervention and special education, the transition planning conference, the special education procedures including referral, evaluation, the Team meeting, eligibility determination, services, goals, placement, response options, and parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. Zoom will confirm your registration by email which […]

  • February Webinar- Juvenile Justice 101

    Online Event

    Join us for the February Webinar- Juvenile Justice 101.  Learn essential information about the juvenile justice process, interactions with police, racial disparities, and the impact on youth and families before […]

    Free
  • Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 02/17/26

    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
  • Learning About Housing

    Virtual

    Join us for Learning About Housing, hosted by Autism Housing Pathways (AHP), now proudly part of The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN).  For more details about AHP joining […]

  • Youth Movie Night at the Schrafft Center

    FCSN's Youth Team Presents Free Movie Night  (Youth Event - ages 14-26*) *This is not a drop off event. Parents/legal caregivers must register and attend with young people who are not their own legal guardians. We’ll be screening the same movie in another room for parents/legal caregivers of youth.  Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Time: 5:00-7:00pm Location: FCSN Offices at the Schrafft’s Center, 529 Main […]

  • Developmental Childhood Trauma Training 02/23/26

    Online Event

    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 […]

    Free
  • Family Action Meetups

    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).  […]

    $5.00
  • 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 […]

  • Sharing Your Story

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Organizing personal experiences in a way that is meaningful, and which helps promote awareness and sensitivity to issues, is a valuable skill for families to use […]

  • Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility [CANCELLED]

    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 02/26/26

    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 […]

    Free
  • Planificación de la Transición

    Español: Este taller se enfoca en la planificación de la transición para los estudiantes a medida que se acercan a la vida adulta. Hablaremos sobre los servicios de transición, las […]