• 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 […]

  • Strengthening Partnerships in Action

    Strengthening Partnerships in Action

    Our new Strengthening Partnerships in Action series consists of ten (10) one-hour workshops for professionals.  They introduce and interactively demonstrate selected core principles of the Strengthening Partnerships Framework for family engagement. Most sessions will feature a special guest family member from an impactful local organization to share their own experiences with partnership.  We'll also provide […]

  • Connecting YOU(th) Series

    Connecting YOU(th) Series
    Online

    A monthly Zoom for young adults, by young adults Connecting YOU(th) is a monthly get-together for teens and young adults with disabilities. Every second Tuesday of the month, we have a topic for discussion, and we're always changing and growing in response to what participants want to happen next. Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the […]

  • Let’s Get Organized

    Guides parents of children with special needs in building organizational skills using their strengths. Participants create a binder space with supplies and ideas to organize medical and educational records, while also exploring digital record-keeping and emergency preparedness. For more details on the P2P program, please visit the P2P of MA webpage.

  • Strengthening Partnerships in Action

    Strengthening Partnerships in Action

    Our new Strengthening Partnerships in Action series consists of ten (10) one-hour workshops for professionals.  They introduce and interactively demonstrate selected core principles of the Strengthening Partnerships Framework for family engagement. Most sessions will feature a special guest family member from an impactful local organization to share their own experiences with partnership.  We'll also provide […]

  • Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 1

    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, […]

    免费
  • Strengthening Partnerships in Action

    Strengthening Partnerships in Action

    Our new Strengthening Partnerships in Action series consists of ten (10) one-hour workshops for professionals.  They introduce and interactively demonstrate selected core principles of the Strengthening Partnerships Framework for family engagement. Most sessions will feature a special guest family member from an impactful local organization to share their own experiences with partnership.  We'll also provide […]

  • 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 […]

  • Basic Rights: Referral, 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. […]

  • Strengthening Partnerships in Action

    Strengthening Partnerships in Action

    Our new Strengthening Partnerships in Action series consists of ten (10) one-hour workshops for professionals.  They introduce and interactively demonstrate selected core principles of the Strengthening Partnerships Framework for family engagement. Most sessions will feature a special guest family member from an impactful local organization to share their own experiences with partnership.  We'll also provide […]

  • Family Action Meetups

    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
  • Let’s Talk Inclusion!

    Let’s Talk Inclusion!

    Professional Learning for Massachusetts Educators & Leaders Fresh perspectives. Honest Questions. Practical conversations about inclusive education. WHY JOIN THE CONVERSATION? If you are an educator in Massachusetts and looking for a fresh professional development opportunity, join us for “Let’s Talk Inclusion!” This monthly virtual series is being held in conjunction with our new Inclusive Leadership […]