• An IEP folder (Una Carpeta de IEP para mi hijo)

    Organizador: Waystone Health and Human Services Organizing the IEP folder helps keep all important documents in one place. It makes it easier to understand the information, prepare for meetings, and track the student’s progress. It also serves as legal evidence. To stay organized, it is helpful to categorize documents, keep them updated, and save important […]

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

    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 Environments in Massachusetts: What does it mean for a […]

  • 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 […]

  • Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 05/04/26

    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
  • 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.

  • Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP

    Host: Prospect Hill Academy Charter School 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 […]

  • 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.

  • Konprann IEP la (Kreyòl Ayisyen)

    Understanding the IEP (Haitian Creole) - May 6 | 6:30 PM Konprann IEP la (Kreyòl Ayisyen) - 6 Me | 6:30 PM  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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Sự tham gia của học sinh (tiếng Việt)

    Student Participation (Vietnamese) - May 7 | 10 AM Sự tham gia của học sinh (tiếng Việt) - 7 tháng 5 | 10:00 This workshop helps students and families build confidence and skills to participate in team meetings, share their voices, and feel included. Hội thảo này giúp học sinh và gia đình xây dựng sự […]

  • RTSC SESP Coffee And Connections 05/07/26

    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
  • 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.

  • 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 […]