BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Federation for Children with Special Needs - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fcsn.org/vi X-WR-CALDESC:Sự kiện cho Federation for Children with Special Needs REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000 DTSTAMP:20260323T173136Z CREATED:20260323T173136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T173136Z UID:10002569-1777399200-1777404600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 04/28/26 DESCRIPTION:Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody\nVolunteers\, 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\, approve or reject IEPs\, and\, if necessary\, file a complaint or appeal. SESPs spend about 30-40 hours a year volunteering their time.\n\nIn this Orientation Training\, you will learn about the role of an SESP\, how traumatic experiences can impact learning\, and how to incorporate the appropriate supports into the IEP.\n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes before the start of the training. The training will start on time and we will not be able to admit attendees after the training begins. If you cannot make it on time\, please email us at rtsc@fcsn.org and sign up for the next Orientation\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. \n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/special-education-surrogate-parent-online-orientation-training-part-one-04-28-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T120000 DTSTAMP:20260411T222614Z CREATED:20260324T141539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T222614Z UID:10002574-1776769200-1776772800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:April Webinar- A Path Forward: Supporting adolescents & young adults with foster care experience DESCRIPTION:Presented by Seth Riker DCF\, Program Supervisor overseeing post-secondary education. \n\nThis brief webinar will introduce caregivers and community support networks to the range of DCF services designed to help youth in the foster care system build necessary life skills and prepare for adulthood. Participants will learn about adolescent outreach programs that support key developmental milestones\, including completing high school\, gaining independence\, and planning for college or vocational pathways. The session will also review available financial supports to assist with their care\, educational needs\, and long‑term planning. By the end\, attendees will understand the services DCF provides to help encourage\, guide\, and promote future success for youth involved with foster care. \nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. \n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/april-webinar-i-didnt-know-that-services-available-to-youth-experiencing-state-custody/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_23458077_XS-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T093000 DTSTAMP:20260223T164648Z CREATED:20260109T174733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T164648Z UID:10002350-1776330000-1776331800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:RTSC SESP Coffee And Connections 04/16/26 DESCRIPTION:RTSC’s SESP Coffee And Connections\nAre you an SESP with active appointments? Come to our SESP group support sessions on Zoom!\nThis will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among SESPs.\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342.\n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/rtsc-sesp-coffee-and-connections-04-16-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260306T155623Z CREATED:20260306T155623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T155623Z UID:10002548-1776189600-1776195000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:P2P Listening & Learning Training 04/14/26 DESCRIPTION:Join Us to Become a Volunteer Support Parent!\nOur 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. \nWe are actively recruiting new volunteers who wish to join our program and become trained Support Parents. As a volunteer Support Parent you will provide two emotional support calls to another parent of a child with disabilities. \nDuring our Listening and Learning training\, we will provide details of our P2P matching program\, consider the emotional roads we travel as caregivers of children with disabilities and/or medical complexities\, and enhance our effective listening skills. \nFor more details on the P2P program\, please visit the P2P of MA web page. \nRegistration\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/p2p-listening-learning-training-04-14-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parent-to-Parent ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/P2P-Woman-Phone-Banner-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T203000 DTSTAMP:20260225T152828Z CREATED:20260225T152828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T152828Z UID:10002535-1776105000-1776112200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Developmental Childhood Trauma Training 04/13/26 DESCRIPTION:This training will offer a systematic approach to looking at Developmental Childhood Trauma as it impacts our students experiencing the Child Welfare System. This interactive training will study trauma’s effects on the academic and social/emotional learning of a student and the impact on their IEP. This training is recommended for all SESPs. \nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342 \n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/developmental-childhood-trauma-training-04-13-26/ LOCATION:Online Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000 DTSTAMP:20260323T172649Z CREATED:20260323T172649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T172649Z UID:10002568-1775896200-1775901600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 04/11/26 DESCRIPTION:Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody\nVolunteers\, 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\, approve or reject IEPs\, and\, if necessary\, file a complaint or appeal. SESPs spend about 30-40 hours a year volunteering their time.\n\nIn this Orientation Training\, you will learn about the role of an SESP\, how traumatic experiences can impact learning\, and how to incorporate the appropriate supports into the IEP.\n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes before the start of the training. The training will start on time and we will not be able to admit attendees after the training begins. If you cannot make it on time\, please email us at rtsc@fcsn.org and sign up for the next Orientation\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. \n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/special-education-surrogate-parent-online-orientation-training-part-one-04-11-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T130000 DTSTAMP:20260325T152609Z CREATED:20260325T152609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T152609Z UID:10002575-1775736000-1775739600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:April Networking: Planning for Summer Success DESCRIPTION:Join us for the April Networking: Planning for Summer Success. \n\nLooking 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. \n\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. \n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/april-networking-planning-for-summer-success/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_23458077_XS-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T131500 DTSTAMP:20260317T221719Z CREATED:20260317T221034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T221719Z UID:10002566-1775649600-1775654100@fcsn.org SUMMARY:A Year in Review: Key Special Education Updates DESCRIPTION:This event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription in 50+ languages.  Accessing Interpretation \nDescription \n\nJoin 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 on the horizon. \n\nSince this workshop was rescheduled from the Visions of Community Conference\, a recording will be shared on the VOC conference platform and will remain available through December 2026.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nDaniel Heffernan\, Esq.\, Kotin\, Crabtree\, & Strong \nDaniel T.S. Heffernan is a partner with Kotin\, Crabtree & Strong and concentrates his practice on representing families of children with special needs in special education and civil rights matters. From 1995 to 2015 he served on the board of directors of FFCSN and was board president from 1995 to 2007. He received the 2014 President’s Award from the Federation for Children with Special Needs. He was one of the honorees at the 2023 Federation for Children with Special Needs’ 49th Anniversary Gala\, “HONORING GIANTS ALONG THE WAY” the trailblazing giants who founded\, built\, and grew the Federation for Children with Special Needs. as one of In 2002\, he and his wife\, Julie\, received the Dr. Allen C. Crocker Award for Excellence from the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Mr. Heffernan has been named a Super Lawyer in special education law every year since 2005 and was named as a Top Rated Lawyer in Education by The Boston Globe. From 1995 to 2000\, he served as the president of the board of directors of Community Legal Services and Counseling Center. He also serves on the MDSC Education Task Force. He has two daughters and a son with Down Syndrome. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/key-special-education-dec/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Families ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T103000 DTSTAMP:20260323T171614Z CREATED:20260323T171614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T171614Z UID:10002567-1775638800-1775644200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 04/08/26 DESCRIPTION:Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody\nVolunteers\, 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\, approve or reject IEPs\, and\, if necessary\, file a complaint or appeal. SESPs spend about 30-40 hours a year volunteering their time.\n\nIn this Orientation Training\, you will learn about the role of an SESP\, how traumatic experiences can impact learning\, and how to incorporate the appropriate supports into the IEP.\n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes before the start of the training. The training will start on time and we will not be able to admit attendees after the training begins. If you cannot make it on time\, please email us at rtsc@fcsn.org and sign up for the next Orientation\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. \n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/special-education-surrogate-parent-online-orientation-training-part-one-04-08-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T190000 DTSTAMP:20260324T123712Z CREATED:20260324T123712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T123712Z UID:10002573-1775500200-1775502000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:RTSC SESP Coffee And Connections 04/06/26 DESCRIPTION:RTSC’s SESP Coffee And Connections\nAre you an SESP with active appointments? Come to our SESP group support sessions on Zoom!\nThis will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among SESPs.\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342.\n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/rtsc-sesp-coffee-and-connections-04-06-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000 DTSTAMP:20260402T155133Z CREATED:20260312T204233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T155133Z UID:10002555-1775149200-1775152800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:How to Use Data to Effectively Advocate for Your Child DESCRIPTION:Connecting Families Series – April\nConectando famílias     Conectando famílias     连接家庭      Konekte Fanmi yo     Kết nối gia đình      가족 연결This event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription in 50+ languages.  Accessing Interpretation \nDescription \nLearn how to understand and use data from\, progress reports\, report cards\, teacher feedback\, state and district testing\, outside providers\, and your observations at home to advocate confidently and collaboratively for the supports your child needs to make meaningful progress.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenter:\nLisa Capobianco Alexander\, Special Education Advocate & Consultant \nLisa Capobianco Alexander is a former special education teacher with over a decade of experience supporting students with diverse needs. She now works alongside families to help them interpret school data\, understand the IEP process\, and participate as informed\, equal members of their child’s Team. She also serves as an adjunct professor at Bridgewater State University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This registration is for all Connecting Families presentations. You do not need to register for each one separately. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/how-to-use-data-to-effectively-advocate-for-your-child/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Families,Connecting Families ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T190000 DTSTAMP:20260226T182408Z CREATED:20260226T182408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T182408Z UID:10002546-1774463400-1774465200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:RTSC SESP Coffee And Connections 03/25/26 DESCRIPTION:RTSC’s SESP Coffee And Connections\nAre you an SESP with active appointments? Come to our SESP group support sessions on Zoom!\nThis will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among SESPs.\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342.\n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/rtsc-sesp-coffee-and-connections-03-25-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T123000 DTSTAMP:20260305T132903Z CREATED:20260225T180630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T132903Z UID:10002536-1774350000-1774355400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:P2P Listening & Learning Training 03/24/26 DESCRIPTION:Join Us to Become a Volunteer Support Parent!\nOur 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. \nWe are actively recruiting new volunteers who wish to join our program and become trained Support Parents. As a volunteer Support Parent you will provide two emotional support calls to another parent of a child with disabilities. \nDuring our Listening and Learning training\, we will provide details of our P2P matching program\, consider the emotional roads we travel as caregivers of children with disabilities and/or medical complexities\, and enhance our effective listening skills. \nFor more details on the P2P program\, please visit the P2P of MA web page. \nRegistration\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/p2p-listening-learning-training-03-24-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parent-to-Parent ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/P2P-Woman-Phone-Banner-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T200000 DTSTAMP:20260128T163657Z CREATED:20260128T163657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T163657Z UID:10002485-1773685800-1773691200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 03/16/26 DESCRIPTION:Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody\nVolunteers\, 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\, approve or reject IEPs\, and\, if necessary\, file a complaint or appeal. SESPs spend about 30-40 hours a year volunteering their time.\n\nIn this Orientation Training\, you will learn about the role of an SESP\, how traumatic experiences can impact learning\, and how to incorporate the appropriate supports into the IEP.\n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes before the start of the training. The training will start on time and we will not be able to admit attendees after the training begins. If you cannot make it on time\, please email us at rtsc@fcsn.org and sign up for the next Orientation\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. \n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/special-education-surrogate-parent-online-orientation-training-part-one-03-16-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T093000 DTSTAMP:20260128T163450Z CREATED:20260128T163450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T163450Z UID:10002484-1773475200-1773480600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 03/14/26 DESCRIPTION:Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody\nVolunteers\, 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\, approve or reject IEPs\, and\, if necessary\, file a complaint or appeal. SESPs spend about 30-40 hours a year volunteering their time.\n\nIn this Orientation Training\, you will learn about the role of an SESP\, how traumatic experiences can impact learning\, and how to incorporate the appropriate supports into the IEP.\n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes before the start of the training. The training will start on time and we will not be able to admit attendees after the training begins. If you cannot make it on time\, please email us at rtsc@fcsn.org and sign up for the next Orientation\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. \n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/special-education-surrogate-parent-online-orientation-training-part-one-03-14-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T200000 DTSTAMP:20260109T173528Z CREATED:20260109T173528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T173528Z UID:10002349-1773255600-1773259200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:RTSC SESP Coffee And Connections 03/11/26 DESCRIPTION:RTSC’s SESP Coffee And Connections\nAre you an SESP with active appointments? Come to our SESP group support sessions on Zoom!\nThis will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among SESPs.\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342.\n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/rtsc-sesp-coffee-and-connections-03-11-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T120000 DTSTAMP:20260128T170338Z CREATED:20260128T170338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T170338Z UID:10002486-1772535600-1772539200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 03/03/26 DESCRIPTION:Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody\nVolunteers\, 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\, approve or reject IEPs\, and\, if necessary\, file a complaint or appeal. SESPs spend about 30-40 hours a year volunteering their time.\n\nIn this Orientation Training\, you will learn about the role of an SESP\, how traumatic experiences can impact learning\, and how to incorporate the appropriate supports into the IEP.\n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes before the start of the training. The training will start on time and we will not be able to admit attendees after the training begins. If you cannot make it on time\, please email us at rtsc@fcsn.org and sign up for the next Orientation\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. \n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/special-education-surrogate-parent-online-orientation-training-part-one-03-03-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T093000 DTSTAMP:20260128T163052Z CREATED:20260128T163052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T163052Z UID:10002483-1772265600-1772271000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 02/28/26 DESCRIPTION:Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody\nVolunteers\, 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\, approve or reject IEPs\, and\, if necessary\, file a complaint or appeal. SESPs spend about 30-40 hours a year volunteering their time.\n\nIn this Orientation Training\, you will learn about the role of an SESP\, how traumatic experiences can impact learning\, and how to incorporate the appropriate supports into the IEP.\n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes before the start of the training. The training will start on time and we will not be able to admit attendees after the training begins. If you cannot make it on time\, please email us at rtsc@fcsn.org and sign up for the next Orientation\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. \n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/special-education-surrogate-parent-online-orientation-training-part-one-02-28-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T200000 DTSTAMP:20260129T174537Z CREATED:20260129T174537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T174537Z UID:10002492-1772128800-1772136000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Discipline and Suspension Training 02/26/26 DESCRIPTION:This training describes different types of disciplinary offenses\, the school responsibilities for discipline\, range of consequences for rule violations\, the difference between suspensions\, expulsions\, and emergency removals\, different categories of suspensions\, procedures for out of school suspensions and expulsions\, and legal protections for students on IEPs including the Manifestation Determination Review. \n  \nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. \n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/discipline-and-suspension-training-02-26-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Families,RTSC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_1686833_S-600-400-e1764536733951.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T100000 DTSTAMP:20260109T172915Z CREATED:20260109T172915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T172915Z UID:10002348-1772096400-1772100000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:RTSC SESP Coffee And Connections 02/26/26 DESCRIPTION:RTSC’s SESP Coffee And Connections\nAre you an SESP with active appointments? Come to our SESP group support sessions on Zoom!\nThis will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among SESPs.\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342.\n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/rtsc-sesp-coffee-and-connections-02-26-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T203000 DTSTAMP:20260202T170903Z CREATED:20260202T170903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T170903Z UID:10002499-1771869600-1771878600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Developmental Childhood Trauma Training 02/23/26 DESCRIPTION:This training will offer a systematic approach to looking at Developmental Childhood Trauma as it impacts our students experiencing the Child Welfare System. This interactive training will study trauma’s effects on the academic and social/emotional learning of a student and the impact on their IEP. This training is recommended for all SESPs. \nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342 \n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/developmental-childhood-trauma-training-02-23-26/ LOCATION:Online Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T203000 DTSTAMP:20260128T162636Z CREATED:20260128T162636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T162636Z UID:10002482-1771354800-1771360200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 02/17/26 DESCRIPTION:Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody\nVolunteers\, 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\, approve or reject IEPs\, and\, if necessary\, file a complaint or appeal. SESPs spend about 30-40 hours a year volunteering their time.\n\nIn this Orientation Training\, you will learn about the role of an SESP\, how traumatic experiences can impact learning\, and how to incorporate the appropriate supports into the IEP.\n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes before the start of the training. The training will start on time and we will not be able to admit attendees after the training begins. If you cannot make it on time\, please email us at rtsc@fcsn.org and sign up for the next Orientation\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. \n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/special-education-surrogate-parent-online-orientation-training-part-one-02-17-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T130000 DTSTAMP:20260212T133434Z CREATED:20260212T133434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T133434Z UID:10002530-1771329600-1771333200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:February Webinar- Juvenile Justice 101 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the February Webinar- Juvenile Justice 101. \n Learn essential information about the juvenile justice process\, interactions with police\, racial disparities\, and the impact on youth and families before or\nsoon after your child is in court. \n\n\n\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. \n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/february-webinar-juvenile-justice-101/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_23458077_XS-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260130T143431Z CREATED:20260130T143431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T143431Z UID:10002493-1770897600-1770901200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:February Networking- Introducing the New FCSN Website DESCRIPTION:Join us for the February Networking: Introducing the New FCSN Website \n\nFCSN is excited to introduce our new and improved website! Join our February Networking to learn how to navigate our website. We’ll look at what has changed\, including how to find trainings and resources more easily\, and new features to support your advocacy and learning. In preparation for the upcoming Visions of Community Conference\, we’ll walk through the new conference platform and discuss what to expect at this year’s VOC.  \n\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. \n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/february-networking-introducing-the-new-fcsn-website/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_23458077_XS-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T123000 DTSTAMP:20260120T151309Z CREATED:20260120T143953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T151309Z UID:10002374-1770894000-1770899400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:P2P Listening & Learning Training 02/12/26 DESCRIPTION:Join Us to Become a Volunteer Support Parent!\nOur 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. \nWe are actively recruiting new volunteers who wish to join our program and become trained Support Parents. As a volunteer Support Parent you will provide two emotional support calls to another parent of a child with disabilities. \nDuring our Listening and Learning training\, we will provide details of our P2P matching program\, consider the emotional roads we travel as caregivers of children with disabilities and/or medical complexities\, and enhance our effective listening skills. \nFor more details on the P2P program\, please visit the P2P of MA web page. \nRegistration\n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/p2p-listening-learning-training-02-12-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parent-to-Parent ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/P2P-Woman-Phone-Banner-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T100000 DTSTAMP:20260120T150215Z CREATED:20260120T145533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T150215Z UID:10002375-1770888600-1770890400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Get Involved 02/12/26 DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about the work of the Federation? Volunteer with us to support our mission!\nGet Involved Info Sessions are designed to help you find out more about our many volunteer roles and how each of them contributes to supporting children and youth with disabilities\, their caregivers and professionals working with them.\nYOU can make a difference! Drop in and find out how. Register below.\n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/get-involved-02-12-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parent/Caregiver Leadership,Parent-to-Parent,Caregiver to Caregiver,RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T123000 DTSTAMP:20251211T142038Z CREATED:20251211T142038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T142038Z UID:10002305-1770721200-1770726600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 02/10/26 DESCRIPTION:Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody\nVolunteers\, 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\, approve or reject IEPs\, and\, if necessary\, file a complaint or appeal. SESPs spend about 30-40 hours a year volunteering their time.\n\nIn this Orientation Training\, you will learn about the role of an SESP\, how traumatic experiences can impact learning\, and how to incorporate the appropriate supports into the IEP.\n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes before the start of the training. The training will start on time and we will not be able to admit attendees after the training begins. If you cannot make it on time\, please email us at rtsc@fcsn.org and sign up for the next Orientation\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. \n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/special-education-surrogate-parent-online-orientation-training-part-one-02-10-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000 DTSTAMP:20260129T173653Z CREATED:20260127T181957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T173653Z UID:10002377-1770310800-1770314400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:What Makes a Good Neuropsychological Evaluation Report? DESCRIPTION:Connecting Families Series – February\nConectando famílias     Conectando famílias     连接家庭      Konekte Fanmi yo     Kết nối gia đình      가족 연결This event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription in 50+ languages.  Accessing Interpretation \nDescription \nNot all evaluations/reports are created equal. A high-quality neuropsychological evaluation assesses a broad range of cognitive\, academic\, social\, and emotional factors\, drawing on multiple information sources and both qualitative and quantitative data. Strong reports offer an integrated picture of strengths and weaknesses\, clarify diagnoses\, and include tailored\, actionable recommendations. This presentation will highlight key components of a thorough evaluation\, emphasizing behavioral observations\, integration of data\, and clear\, comprehensive reporting\, as well as identify and describe the factors that often impact the quality of a neuropsychological report. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters:\nSean Hyde O’Brien\, Psy.D.\, ABPdN\, NESCA Pediatric Neuropsychologist\, Newton \nPediatric NeuropsychologistDr. O’Brien has been providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations in the Greater Boston area since 2006. He specializes in the assessment of children and adolescents who present with a wide range of developmental conditions\, such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder\, Specific Learning Disorder (reading\, writing\, math)\, Intellectual Disability\, and Autism Spectrum Disorder; as well as children whose cognitive functioning has been impacted by medical\, psychiatric\, and genetic conditions. He also has extensive experience working with children who were adopted both domestically and internationally. \nAlison Burns\, Ph.D.\, NESCA Pediatric Neuropsychologist\, Newton \nDr. Burns conducts comprehensive evaluations of school-aged children\, adolescents\, and young adults with a variety of developmental\, learning\, and emotional difficulties. She has expertise in the evaluation of individuals following a concussion/mild traumatic brain injury and particularly enjoys working with individuals with attention (ADHD) and executive functioning (EF) difficulties. Dr. Burns is passionate about helping individuals and their families better understand their areas of strength and weakness and provides tailored treatment recommendations based upon that unique profile to make the evaluation most helpful for each client. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This registration is for all Connecting Families presentations. You do not need to register for each one separately. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/neuropsych-evals/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Families,Connecting Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nesca.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T210000 DTSTAMP:20260106T144229Z CREATED:20260106T144229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T144229Z UID:10002342-1769626800-1769634000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:P2P Listening & Learning - Spanish DESCRIPTION:Join Us to Become a Volunteer Support Parent!\nOur 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. \nWe are actively recruiting new volunteers who wish to join our program and become trained Support Parents. As a volunteer Support Parent you will provide two emotional support calls to another parent of a child with disabilities. \nDuring our Listening and Learning training\, we will provide details of our P2P matching program\, consider the emotional roads we travel as caregivers of children with disabilities and/or medical complexities\, and enhance our effective listening skills. \nFor more details on the P2P program\, please visit the P2P of MA web page. \nRegistration\n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/p2p-listening-learning-spanish-2/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parent-to-Parent,Other Languages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/P2P-Woman-Phone-Banner-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T110000 DTSTAMP:20260114T165842Z CREATED:20260109T172243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T165842Z UID:10002347-1769594400-1769598000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:RTSC SESP Coffee And Connections 01/28/26 DESCRIPTION:RTSC’s SESP Coffee And Connections\nAre you an SESP with active appointments? Come to our SESP group support sessions on Zoom!\nThis will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among SESPs.\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342.\n\n\n\n Related URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/rtsc-sesp-coffee-and-connections-01-28-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR