Week of Events
Sunday, January 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, January 12, 2026
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January 12, 2026 -Discipline and Suspension Training 01/12/26
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January 12, 2026 -Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
Discipline and Suspension Training 01/12/26
This training describes different types of disciplinary offenses, the school responsibilities for discipline, range of consequences for rule violations, the difference between suspensions, expulsions, and emergency removals, different categories of suspensions, procedures for out of school suspensions and expulsions, and legal protections for students on IEPs including the Manifestation Determination Review. For questions, contact […]
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 […]
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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January 13, 2026 -Get Involved
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January 13, 2026 -Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility (in Vietnamese)
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January 13, 2026 -Connecting YOU(th) Series
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Featured January 13, 2026 -Featured Positive Solutions: Train the Trainer (Educators)
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January 13, 2026 -Basic Rights: Transition Planning
Get Involved
Are you passionate about the work of the Federation? Volunteer with us to support our mission! Get Involved Info Sessions are designed to help you find out more about our many volunteer roles and how each of them contributes to supporting children and youth with disabilities, their caregivers and professionals working with them. YOU can […]
Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility (in Vietnamese)
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. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
Connecting YOU(th) Series
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 […]
Positive Solutions: Train the Trainer (Educators)
Through a grant provided by the Department for Elementary and Secondary Education, the Federation for Children with Special Needs provides a FREE ten-hour Positive Solutions for Families: Train the Trainer […]
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 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 […]
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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January 14, 2026 -Evaluaciones y Criterios de Elegibilidad
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January 14, 2026 -Self Care
Evaluaciones y Criterios de Elegibilidad
Esta sesión explica cómo se solicitan y se llevan a cabo las evaluaciones de educación especial, qué tipos de evaluaciones se utilizan, cómo se interpretan los resultados y cómo el equipo decide si un estudiante es elegible para recibir servicios de educación especial.
Self Care
Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Taking care of the caregiver is essential. Practical suggestions to renew and restore your ability to care for others by caring for yourself. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026 -Exploring the New FCSN Website
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January 15, 2026 -RTSC Transition Evaluation and Planning 01/15/26
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January 15, 2026 -Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
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January 15, 2026 -Effective Communication (in Portuguese)
Exploring the New FCSN Website
FCSN has just launched a new website. Please join us to learn about our programs and where to find information and resources.
RTSC Transition Evaluation and Planning 01/15/26
This presentation provides an understanding of the transition planning process, including why transition planning is important, services that could be included, who is eligible, student and parent/SESP roles in transition […]
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. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
Effective Communication (in Portuguese)
PT | Este workshop inaugura o Espaço de Aprendizagem para Famílias, um encontro virtual mensal e gratuito em português, realizado via Zoom. A primeira sessão abordará o tema Comunicação Eficaz entre famílias e escola, com foco em estratégias práticas para fortalecer a parceria com as equipes escolares, preparar-se para reuniões e comunicar preocupações de forma clara e colaborativa. Este programa […]
Friday, January 16, 2026
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Saturday, January 17, 2026
No events on this day.
