Week of Eventos
Sunday, April 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, April 6, 2026
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April 6, 2026 -Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP
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April 6, 2026 -RTSC SESP Coffee And Connections 04/06/26
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 […]
RTSC SESP Coffee And Connections 04/06/26
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.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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April 7, 2026 -FCSN’s Navigating Transition Workshop Series
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April 7, 2026 -Basic Rights: Transition Planning
FCSN’s Navigating Transition Workshop Series
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. You only need to register once, and you can attend all meetings.
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 […]
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026 -Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 04/08/26
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April 8, 2026 -Navigating CTE Pathways in Massachusetts: Access, Admissions, and Support Structures
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Featured April 8, 2026 -Featured A Year in Review: Key Special Education Updates
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April 8, 2026 -Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 04/08/26
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, […]
Navigating CTE Pathways in Massachusetts: Access, Admissions, and Support Structures
Interpretation provided Career Technical Education (CTE) opens doors for students to explore their interests, develop real-world skills, and prepare for future careers. In this session, we’ll take a closer look at how CTE works in Massachusetts, what programs offer, how they support students’ academic and career goals, and what families and schools should know about […]
A Year in Review: Key Special Education Updates
This event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription in 50+ languages. Accessing Interpretation Description Join Attorney Dan Heffernan for a walk-through of important special education developments from 2025. We will highlight significant decisions, regulations and legislation in the past year and address important trends as well as special education law issues that loom […]
Bullying: What Parents Need to Know
Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Addresses what bullying is, the school’s legal obligation to prevent and address bullying, some strategies and tools for dealing with bullying, and how to address bullying in the IEP. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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April 9, 2026 -April Networking: Planning for Summer Success
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April 9, 2026 -Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility
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April 9, 2026 -Participação do Estudante
April Networking: Planning for Summer Success
Join us for the April Networking: Planning for Summer Success. Looking for summer jobs, camp programs or services? If yes, it’s important to discuss with the young person and caregivers, plan ahead, and take advantage of available resources. Come to our April networking event on “Planning for Summer Success” to discuss what steps to take, explore upcoming opportunities, and share strategies for a happy, healthy and fulfilling summer. For questions, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or […]
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.
Participação do Estudante
April 9, 2026- 9 de abril de 2026 PT: Participação do Estudante EN: StudentParticipation Description (EN): This session focuses on student participation in the IEP process and how families and teachers can support students in participating meaningfully. Descrição (PT): Esta sessão aborda a participação do estudante no processo do IEP e como as famílias e […]
Friday, April 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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April 11, 2026 -Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 04/11/26
Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 04/11/26
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, […]
