• P2P Listening & Learning Training 06/16/26

    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 […]

  • Upcoming Informational Webinars Sponsored by DESE and The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FSCN)

    Educational Outcomes such as Graduation, Dropouts, and Dropout Re-engagement This Spring, The Department and The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) are sponsoring three new virtual webinars on key themes in special education related to our annual State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR). On Wednesday, April 29th the subject will be Educational […]

  • RTSC SESP Coffee And Connections 06/17/26

    Online Event

    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.

    Free
  • Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 06/23/26

    Online Event

    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, […]

    Free
  • Family Action Meetups

    Autism Housing Pathways/FCSN Join us for our monthly Family Action Meetups (FAMS), hosted by Autism Housing Pathways (AHP), now proudly part of The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN).  For more details about AHP joining FCSN, see FCSN announcement. Each monthly meeting comprises: A 15 minute overview of housing for people with developmental disabilities […]

    $5.00
  • “I’ve Been There” Series

    “I’ve Been There” Series
    Virtual

    FCSN’s “I've Been There” Series for 14-26 year olds Real 1-hour conversations about the transition to adult life Life after high school can be confusing — jobs, independence, education, friendships, support. I've Been There is a free virtual series where two young adults with disabilities share their real stories about making the transition to adult […]

    Free
  • July Networking: End of Year Essentials — Finishing Strong and Staying Organized

    Online Event

    Networking Series – July Join us for the July Networking: End of Year Essentials — Finishing Strong and Staying Organized  Join us for a practical networking session focused on wrapping up the school year with confidence. We’ll share strategies for closing out the year smoothly, identifying what to save and what to let go, and organizing paperwork so important records are […]

    Free
  • Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 07/13/26

    Online Event

    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, […]

    Free
  • Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 07/14/26

    Online Event

    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, […]

    Free