Resources for Military Families

Resources for Military Families

Resources for Military Families and Professionals The Federation recognizes and honors the service and sacrifices of our military families. These families face unique educational challenges  impacted by multiple transitions and deployments.  This page provides resources and information to support military families and the professionals who serve them.

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Considering a Placement Change?

Special Education Placement Options What is Available By Law Range of Educational Placements About Private Placements Considering a Placement Change? Coping with Placement Parent Stories Additional Resources About Us Considering a Placement Change? When the child’s educational team agrees that a child is not making effective progressRead more

STudents Are Ready (STAR) Needs Assessments

STudents Are Ready (STAR) Needs Assessments
The Federation's Workforce Success Initiative, STudents Are Ready (STAR) program, will identify and address challenges transition-age students and families face when considering employment after high school. Want to give your input? Here are the service areas and more. Eligibility Requirements and Target Population We need to hearRead more

DESE Indicator Meetings 2023

High Expectations for All Students! Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education. Each session will take place 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – All groups will provide interpretation in ASL, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, and Mandarin.    

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NextGen Careers Initiative

NextGen Careers Initiative
The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) has partnered up with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) to bring a special program provided by MRC for young adults with disabilities who are 18-30 years old to help them explore the world of work and discover a careerRead more

Ways to Give

Ways to Give
The Annual Campaign for the FCSN is the core of our fundraising program. Annual gifts support the current organization’s year’s operations and all aspects of programs and services not covered by state and federal funding. Your generosity helps fulfill our mission to provide information, support, and assistanceRead more

VOC Sponsorship

Visions of Community (VOC) 2023 Celebrating 50 Years of Special Education Revolution A Virtual Conference for Families of Children with Special Needs and the Professionals Who Serve Them Sponsorship Opportunities Gold Sponsor: $5,000 Complimentary Virtual Booth to interact with visitors, upload video and promotional materials Ability to

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About Special Education Private Schools

Special Education Placement Options What is Available By Law Range of Educational Placements About Private Placements Considering a Placement Change? Coping with Placement Parent Stories Additional Resources About Us What are Special Education Private Schools? By law, public schools are required to provide a Free Appropriate PublicRead more

Transition Support

Did COVID impact your transition from High School?  You may be eligible for extra services. As your first point of contact for information regarding Coordinated Pandemic-Related Transition Services, our goal is to provide the most updated and accurate information. Please fill out our contact form below andRead more