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, […]
Discipline & Suspension (Chinese) - May 12 | 6:30 PM 纪律处分与停学（中文）——5月12日 | 下午6:30 This workshop covers student and parent rights in school discipline. We’ll discuss types of suspension and protections for students with disabilities. 本次工作坊将介绍学生和家长在学校纪律方面的权利。我们将讨论不同类型的停学，以及对残疾学生的相关保障措施。 All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of […]
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 […]
Host: MassPAC All-Access Chapter 688 documents a referral for students with disabilities to appropriate adult service agencies. A referral sets in motion a 2-year planning process for students whose entitlement to special education services will end when they graduate from school or turn age 22. Zoom will confirm your registration by email which will include […]
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 RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among SESPs. For questions, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342.
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 […]
Networking Series – May Join us for the May Networking: Finish the Year Strong—Together As the school year wraps up, students benefit most from clear guidance, strong self-advocacy skills, and supportive collaboration between home and school. Join us on May 14 for Finishing Strong: Helping Students Stay Engaged. This session will focus on practical strategies to help […]
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.
May 14, 2026 PT: Entendendo Coleta de Dados EN: Understanding Data Collection Description (EN): Families will explore how schools collect and use data to measure progress, what data should look like, and how to ask questions to better understand whether services and supports are effective PT | Portguês Série de workshops e conversa sobre educação […]
When you're thinking about transition activities in high school, it's also the time to plan for that transition from pediatric to adult health care as well. Join us for practical tips to assist with this important stage in your family's journey. Register Today!
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 […]
Understanding the IEP (Vietnamese) - May 19 | 10 AM Hiểu về Kế hoạch Giáo dục Cá nhân (IEP) (tiếng Việt) - 19 tháng 5 | 10:00 The workshop will explain in detail, helping parents understand a more comprehensive IEP, including the New Form of IEP. Hội thảo sẽ giải thích chi tiết giúp phụ […]
Join us for this month’s webinar to learn more about supporting children and youth who either have autism or are awaiting a diagnosis. Discover what resources are available before an autism diagnosis, and what additional resources become available after an autism diagnosis. Presented by Sarah Jefferson, Individual Assistance Coordinator at FCSN. Learning objectives: Learn what […]
Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass This workshop covers student and parent rights in school discipline. We’ll discuss types of suspension and protections for students with disabilities. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.