Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass The new IEP form provides an opportunity to document your student's strengths and needs while building a team with your district. This workshop will review each page of the IEP form to outline a roadmap for your student's success. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will […]
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.
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.
Our Newcomer Community Resource Hub, is designed to connect families, educators, and community members with trusted supports and services specifically geared toward immigrant and newly-arrived families. This initiative was launched in partnership with DESE in 2024, and more than 180 professionals in Massachusetts actively use the hub to seek out resources and supports. As we […]
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 […]
基本权利：了解个人化教育计划（IEP） 日期：2026年4月20日 时间：下午6:30点 内容简介：本课程将阐释个人化教育计划（IEP）的重要性、制定流程及文件构成要素。后续讨论将聚焦于服务内容涵盖范围及可衡量目标的设定。 所有会议链接将在研讨会前通过Zoom发送。讲义将于演讲当天发送给参会者。 Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP Date: 4/20/2026 Time: 6:30 PM Description: 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 […]
Presented by Seth Riker DCF, Program Supervisor overseeing post-secondary education. This 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, […]
Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Explore the struggle for disability rights in the United States, including the introduction of laws and regulations to provide educational services for all students, as well as the recent push in disability rights activism. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on […]
基本权利：过渡规划 日期：2026年4月27日 时间：下午6:30点 内容简介：针对14至22岁学生的过渡规划流程概述。我们将探讨获得过渡服务的法定权利、过渡规划的重要性、其在个人化教育计划（IEP）中的具体体现，以及学生与家长的职责分工。 所有会议链接将在研讨会前通过Zoom发送。讲义将于演讲当天发送给参会者。 Basic Rights: Transition Planning Date: 4/27/2026 Time: 6 :30PM Description: 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 […]
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 […]
FCSN’s “I've Been There” Series for 14-26 year olds Real 1-hour conversations about the transition to adult life Life after high school can be confusing — jobs, independence, education, friendships, support. I've Been There is a free virtual series where two young adults with disabilities share their real stories about making the transition to adult […]
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, […]
Massachusetts Family Engagement Framework Series This professional development series introduces educators and school staff to the Massachusetts Family Engagement Framework and prepares them to actively implement it within their schools and districts. The primary goals of this training are twofold: 1. To build a strong understanding of the Family Engagement Framework—including its guiding principles, core […]
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.