BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Federation for Children with Special Needs - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fcsn.org/ar X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Federation for Children with Special Needs REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260113T193922Z CREATED:20260113T193922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T193922Z UID:10002357-1770660000-1770667200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nProvides 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/br-iep-2-9-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_56224485_S-e1762985972325.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T123000 DTSTAMP:20251211T142038Z CREATED:20251211T142038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T142038Z UID:10002305-1770721200-1770726600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 02/10/26 DESCRIPTION:Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody\nVolunteers\, 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\, approve or reject IEPs\, and\, if necessary\, file a complaint or appeal. SESPs spend about 30-40 hours a year volunteering their time.\n\nIn this Orientation Training\, you will learn about the role of an SESP\, how traumatic experiences can impact learning\, and how to incorporate the appropriate supports into the IEP.\n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes before the start of the training. The training will start on time and we will not be able to admit attendees after the training begins. If you cannot make it on time\, please email us at rtsc@fcsn.org and sign up for the next Orientation\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/special-education-surrogate-parent-online-orientation-training-part-one-02-10-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T183000 DTSTAMP:20251208T011553Z CREATED:20251208T003851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T011553Z UID:10002247-1770744600-1770748200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Connecting YOU(th) Series DESCRIPTION:A monthly Zoom for young adults\, by young adults\nConnecting 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. \nJoin us every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 5:30-6:30\, September-June. \nThings we typically talk about include: \n\nIdentity\nIntersectionality\nNeurodiversity\nand more!\n\nFacilitated by Maddie Evans and Danielle Daughtry \n \nA single registration gives you access to all sessions in the series.\n\n\n \n \n The Federation for Children with Special Needs is funded by grants which require us to collect data. Your data is safe and will not be shared or sold. \n \n I am:(Required)\n \n Student (14-22)\n \n \n Beyond High School Graduation or Aged Out\n First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n AddressStateMAALAKAZARCACOCTDEFLGAHIIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMDMAMIMNMSMOMTNENVNHNJNMNYNCNDOHOKORPARISCSDTNTXUTVTVAWAWVWIWYAS   American Samoa)DC  District of Columbia)FM  Federated States of MicronesiaGU  GuamMH Marshall IslandsMP Northern Mariana IslandsPW PalauPR   Puerto RicoVI   Virgin IslandsCity(Required)AbingtonActonAcushnetAdamsAgawamAlfordAllstonAmesburyAmherstAndoverAquinnahArlingtonAshburnhamAshbyAshfieldAshlandAtholAttleboroAuburnAvonAyerBack BayBaldwinvilleBarnstableBarreBeacon HillBecketBedfordBelchertownBellinghamBelmontBerkleyBerlinBernardstonBeverlyBillericaBlackstoneBlandfordBoltonBondsvilleBostonBourneBoxboroughBoxfordBoylstonBradfordBraintreeBrant RockBrewsterBridgewaterBrightonBrimfieldBrocktonBrookfieldBrooklineBucklandBurlingtonBuzzards 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PlainJeffersonKingstonLakevilleLancasterLanesboroughLawrenceLeeLeicesterLenoxLeominsterLeverettLexingtonLeydenLincolnLittletonLongmeadowLowellLudlowLunenburgLynnLynnfieldMagnoliaMaldenManchester by the SeaMansfieldMarbleheadMarionMarlboroughMarshfieldMartha's VineyardMashpeeMattapanMattapoisettMaynardMedfieldMedfordMedwayMelroseMendonMerrimacMethuenMiddleboroughMiddlefieldMiddletonMilfordMillburyMillisMillvilleMiltonMission HillMonroeMonsonMontagueMontereyMontgomeryMount WashingtonNahantNantucketNatickNeedhamNew AshfordNew BedfordNew BraintreeNew MarlboroughNew SalemNew SeaburyNewburyNewburyportNewtonNorfolkNorth AdamsNorth AndoverNorth AttleboroNorth BrookfieldNorth EndNorth ReadingNorthamptonNorthboroughNorthbridgeNorthfieldNortonNorwellNorwoodOak BluffsOakhamOrangeOrleansOstervilleOtisOtis Air Force BaseOxfordPalmerPaxtonPeabodyPelhamPembrokePepperellPeruPetershamPhillipstonPittsfieldPlainfieldPlainvillePlymouthPlymptonPrincetonProvincetownQuincyRandolphRaynhamReadingReadvilleRehobothRevereRichmondRochesterRocklandRockportRoslindaleRoweRowleyRoxburyRoyalstonRussellRutlandSagamoreSalemSalisburySandisfieldSandwichSaugusSavoyScituateSeekonkSharonSheffieldShelburneSherbornShirleyShrewsburyShutesburySomersetSomervilleSouth BostonSouth ChathamSouth DennisSouth EndSouth HadleySouthamptonSouthboroughSouthbridgeSouthwickSpencerSpringfieldSterlingStockbridgeStonehamStoughtonStowSturbridgeSudburySunderlandSuttonSwampscottSwanseaTauntonTempletonTewksburyThorndikeThree RiversTisburyTollandTopsfieldTownsendTruroTyngsboroughTyringhamUptonUxbridgeVineyard HavenWakefieldWalesWalpoleWalthamWareWarehamWarrenWarwickWashingtonWatertownWaylandWebsterWellesleyWellfleetWendellWenhamWest BoylstonWest BridgewaterWest BrookfieldWest EndWest NewburyWest RoxburyWest SpringfieldWest StockbridgeWest TisburyWest YarmouthWestboroughWestfieldWestfordWesthamptonWestminsterWestonWestportWestwoodWeymouthWhatelyWhitmanWilbrahamWilliamsburgWilliamstownWilmingtonWinchendonWinchesterWindsorWinthropWoburnWoods HoleWorcesterWorthingtonWrenthamYarmouthYarmouthportOther City in MAOther City out of stateUnknownOut of State CityZip/Postal Code(Required)Gender IdentifyManWomanNonbinaryI prefer not to answerWhat is your primary disability?(Required)AutismDeafDeaf-BlindnessDevelopmental delayEmotional DisturbanceHearing ImpairmentIntellectual DisabilityMultiple DisabilitiesOrthopedic ImpairmentOther Health Impairment (ADD/ADHD)Specific Learning Disability (Dyslexia)Speech or Language ImpairmentTraumatic Brain InjuryVisual Impairment-BlindnessInappropriately IdentifiedUndisclosedUnknownN/AWhat is your ethnicity?(Required)Hispanic or LatinoNot Hispanic or LatinoUndisclosedWhat is your race?(Required)Caucasian/WhiteAfrican-American/BlackAmerican Indian/Native American/Alaskan Native (*Specify)AsianNative Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (*Specify)Two or more racesUndisclosedSpecify racePrimary Language(Required)EnglishAmerican Sign LanguageChineseHaitian CreolePortugueseSpanishVietnameseOther LanguageOther LanguageChinese DialectCantoneseMandarinPreferred Phone NumberCell PhoneHome PhoneWork PhoneCell PhoneHome PhoneWork Phone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/connecting-youth-series/2026-02-10/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Youth/Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Fotolia_46476776_M-1000x500-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260210T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T193000 DTSTAMP:20251210T161749Z CREATED:20251204T183927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T161749Z UID:10002012-1770748200-1770751800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Nuevo IEP DESCRIPTION:Feb 10 Nuevo IEP\nEntender los cambios introducidos en la formulación del IEP\, conocer los plazos de aplicación y explorar las áreas en las que los alumnos y los padres pueden hacer aportes.\n\nSolo es necesario completar un registro. Esto le inscribirá automáticamente en todos los talleres incluidos en la formación «Primeros pasos hacia la educación especial».  URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/newiep-spanish-2-10-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Spanish ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fotolia_114775733_M-e1762993665120.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260113T194132Z CREATED:20260113T194132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T194132Z UID:10002358-1770750000-1770757200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Transition Planning DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nOverview 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/br-transition-2-10-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/fotolia_26089831-e1762986595582.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T193000 DTSTAMP:20260113T212318Z CREATED:20260113T212318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T212318Z UID:10002360-1770834600-1770838200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Navigating the IEP DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nThe new IEP form provides an opportunity to document your student’s strengths and needs while building a team with your district.  This workshop will review each page of the IEP form to outline a roadmap for your student’s success. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/navigatingiep-2-11-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_56224485_S-e1762985972325.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T100000 DTSTAMP:20260120T150215Z CREATED:20260120T145533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T150215Z UID:10002375-1770888600-1770890400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Get Involved 02/12/26 DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about the work of the Federation? Volunteer with us to support our mission!\nGet 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.\nYOU can make a difference! Drop in and find out how. Register below. URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/get-involved-02-12-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parent/Caregiver Leadership,Parent-to-Parent,Caregiver to Caregiver,RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T123000 DTSTAMP:20260120T151309Z CREATED:20260120T143953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T151309Z UID:10002374-1770894000-1770899400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:P2P Listening & Learning Training 02/12/26 DESCRIPTION:Join Us to Become a Volunteer Support Parent!\nOur Parent to Parent of Massachusetts program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection between parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and complex medical needs who would like to talk with someone who understands their situation. \nWe are actively recruiting new volunteers who wish to join our program and become trained Support Parents. As a volunteer Support Parent you will provide two emotional support calls to another parent of a child with disabilities. \nDuring our Listening and Learning training\, we will provide details of our P2P matching program\, consider the emotional roads we travel as caregivers of children with disabilities and/or medical complexities\, and enhance our effective listening skills. \nFor more details on the P2P program\, please visit the P2P of MA web page. \nRegistration URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/p2p-listening-learning-training-02-12-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parent-to-Parent ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/P2P-Woman-Phone-Banner-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260130T143431Z CREATED:20260130T143431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T143431Z UID:10002493-1770897600-1770901200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:February Networking- Introducing the New FCSN Website DESCRIPTION:Join us for the February Networking: Introducing the New FCSN Website \n\nFCSN is excited to introduce our new and improved website! Join our February Networking to learn how to navigate our website. We’ll look at what has changed\, including how to find trainings and resources more easily\, and new features to support your advocacy and learning. In preparation for the upcoming Visions of Community Conference\, we’ll walk through the new conference platform and discuss what to expect at this year’s VOC.  \n\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/february-networking-introducing-the-new-fcsn-website/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_23458077_XS-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260113T211448Z CREATED:20260113T201154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T211448Z UID:10002361-1770919200-1770926400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nA 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/br-ee-2-12-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_7330838_S1-e1762986099292.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T193000 DTSTAMP:20260110T000752Z CREATED:20251204T184127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T000752Z UID:10002013-1770921000-1770924600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Mapa de Cuidado DESCRIPTION:Feb 15 Mapa de Cuidado\nTengamos una reunión de reflexión para identificar los distintos servicios y programas en los que participamos como cuidadores de un niño con necesidades especiales.\n\nSolo es necesario completar un registro. Esto le inscribirá automáticamente en todos los talleres incluidos en la formación «Primeros pasos hacia la educación especial».  URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/mapadecuidado-spanish-2-12-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Spanish ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fotolia_114775733_M-e1762993665120.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260128T173510Z CREATED:20260128T173510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T173510Z UID:10002487-1770921000-1770928200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Entendendo Cada Documento de Educação Especial DESCRIPTION:February 12\, 2026\nPT: Entendendo Cada Documento de Educação Especial\nEN: Understanding Each Special Education Document\nDescription (EN):\nThis 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.\nPT | Portguês\nSérie de workshops e conversa sobre educação especial: Espaço de Aprendizagem para Famílias\, um encontro virtual mensal e gratuito em português\, realizado via Zoom.\nEste programa é uma parceria entre a Federação para Crianças com Necessidades Especiais e a The Arc of Greater Brockton.\nData: Segunda quinta-feira de cada mês\nHorário: 18h30–20h30\nCusto: Gratuito | Inscrição obrigatória\n\nEN | English\nSeries of workshops and chat about special education: Family Learning Space\, a free monthly virtual meeting in Portuguese held via Zoom.\nThis program is a partnership between the Federation for Children with Special Needs and The Arc of Greater Brockton.\nDate: Second Thursday of each month\nTime: 6:30–8:30 PM\nCost: Free | Registration required URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/spedworkshopseries-portuguese-2-12-26/ CATEGORIES:Portuguese,Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260213T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260115T175817Z CREATED:20260115T163831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T175817Z UID:10002365-1770987600-1770994800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Turning 3 Essentials DESCRIPTION:Host: Family and Community Engagement Unit\, EI Division\nExplains 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. \nZoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link to join. All handouts will be sent to attendees from our workshop coordinator\, Kristin LaRose\, within 24 hours of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/turning3essentials-2-13-26/ CATEGORIES:Early Childhood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fotolia_114775733_M-e1762993665120.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR