• 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How to Advocate for your Child

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Effective advocacy is a learned art. Learn soft skills, such as how to prioritize and collaborate, to best advocate for your child. The workshop also addresses how to manage conflict and communication barriers All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the […]

  • 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 […]

  • National Caregiver Month: Celebrating and Supporting Caregivers

    Online Event

    Connecting Families Series – November Conectando famílias     Conectando famílias     连接家庭      Konekte Fanmi yo     Kết nối gia đình      가족 연결 This event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription in 50+ languages.  Accessing Interpretation Caregivers are the heart of our communities—providing essential support, advocacy, and love to children, […]

  • November Networking: Competency Determination Update

    Online Event

    Join us for the November Networking: Competency Determination Update. A state working group is preparing to finalize new competency determination requirements this December — changes that could impact graduation pathways and student assessments across Massachusetts. Join us to: Learn what changes are on the table Explore what these updates could mean for students and families […]

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  • P2P Listening & Learning Training

    Online Event

    Join Us to Become a Volunteer Support Parent! Our 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. We are actively recruiting new volunteers who wish to join our program and […]

  • Indicator Meetings: Keeping a pulse on student outcomes with ongoing stakeholder input

    Online Event

    Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Indicator Meetings Interpretation provided in ASL, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Cape Verdean. Come learn about Statewide Special Education Data. Join us for the 2025 series of the Massachusetts  Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Indicator Meetings—designed for families, educators, and community partners to come together and […]

  • 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 […]

  • Navigating the IEP

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass The 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. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will […]

  • 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.

  • 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 […]