BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Federation for Children with Special Needs - ECPv6.17.5.1//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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T103000 DTSTAMP:20260323T173904Z CREATED:20260323T173904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T173904Z UID:10002570-1777885200-1777890600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 05/04/26 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-05-04-26/ 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:20260504T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T204816Z CREATED:20260409T204816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T204816Z UID:10002596-1777919400-1777926600@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-5-4-26/ 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=America/New_York:20260504T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T181216Z CREATED:20260416T181216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T181216Z UID:10002618-1777919400-1777926600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP DESCRIPTION:Host: Prospect Hill Academy Charter School\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-5-4-26-prsopecthillacademy/ 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:20260505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000 DTSTAMP:20260225T155432Z CREATED:20251222T163421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T155432Z UID:10002334-1778004000-1778007600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:FCSN’s Navigating Transition Workshop Series DESCRIPTION: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.\nSorry. This form is no longer available. URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/navigating-transition5-5-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Youth/Young Adults,Transition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Federation-4color-HIGHRES.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T052323Z CREATED:20260501T051811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T052323Z UID:10002630-1778092200-1778095800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Konprann IEP la (Kreyòl Ayisyen) DESCRIPTION:Understanding the IEP (Haitian Creole) – May 6 | 6:30 PM\nKonprann IEP la (Kreyòl Ayisyen) – 6 Me | 6:30 PM \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.\nBay enfòmasyon sou rezon ki fè Pwogram Edikasyon Endividyalize a (IEP) enpòtan\, ki jan yo devlope\, ak diferan seksyon nan dokiman an. Plis diskisyon pral konsantre sou ki kalite sèvis ki enkli ak objektif mezirab.\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/understandingiep-hc-5-6-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Other Languages 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:20260506T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T185455Z CREATED:20260414T185455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T185455Z UID:10002608-1778092200-1778099400@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-5-6-26/ 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:20260507T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T053132Z CREATED:20260501T053049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T053132Z UID:10002632-1778148000-1778151600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Sự tham gia của học sinh (tiếng Việt) DESCRIPTION:Student Participation (Vietnamese) – May 7 | 10 AM\nSự tham gia của học sinh (tiếng Việt) – 7 tháng 5 | 10:00\nThis workshop helps students and families build confidence and skills to participate in team meetings\, share their voices\, and feel included.\n\nHội thảo này giúp học sinh và gia đình xây dựng sự tự tin và các kỹ năng để tham gia các buổi họp nhóm\, chia sẻ tiếng nói của mình và cảm thấy được hòa nhập.\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/studentparticipation-vietnamese-5-7-26/ CATEGORIES:Other Languages,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:20260507T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T213400Z CREATED:20260424T211838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T213400Z UID:10002623-1778173200-1778176800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Inclusion through Children's Books DESCRIPTION:Connecting Families Series – May\nConectando 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 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter: Debi Arsenault\, Author\nJoin Debi Arsenault\, author of “The Magic of the Man with the Sunglasses”\, a children’s book about her son Carson and the message that we are all unique and worthy of acceptance\, no matter what our abilities\, disabilities\, skin color\, size\, etc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This registration is for all Connecting Families presentations. You do not need to register for each one separately. URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/inclusion-through-childrens-books/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Families,Connecting Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Deborah-Arsenault-Zoom-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000 DTSTAMP:20260226T181916Z CREATED:20260226T181916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T181916Z UID:10002544-1778180400-1778182200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:RTSC SESP Coffee And Connections 05/07/26 DESCRIPTION:RTSC’s SESP Coffee And Connections\nAre you an SESP with active appointments? Come to our SESP group support sessions on Zoom!\nThis will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among SESPs.\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. URL:https://fcsn.org/ar/event/rtsc-sesp-coffee-and-connections-05-07-26/ 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 END:VCALENDAR