Networking Series – June Join us for the June Networking: Looking Back/Turning IEPs into Tools Students Actually Use Join us for a focused networking session on making IEPs meaningful for students—not just compliant. We’ll explore how to involve students in their own IEP meetings, build self-advocacy skills, and help them understand and use their goals. Learn practical strategies for keeping students […]
June 11, 2026 PT: Aprendizagem Socioemocional EN: Social Emotional Learning Description (EN): This workshop introduces the basics of social-emotional learning (SEL), why it matters for students with disabilities, and how SEL supports can be discussed and included in the IEP. PT | Portguês Série de workshops e conversa sobre educação especial: Espaço de Aprendizagem para […]
Host: Family and Community Engagement Unit, EI Division Explains the differences between early intervention and special education, the transition planning conference, the special education procedures including referral, evaluation, the Team meeting, eligibility determination, services, goals, placement, response options, and parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. Zoom will confirm your registration by email which […]
Fathers, mothers, caregivers and others are cordially invited to attend this stop of the SFN U.S. Tour to learn about the Special Fathers Network, meet some of the local SFN Mentor Fathers, meet author & podcast host David Hirsch and receive a complimentary copy of the new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & […]
This workshop will cover the definition, scope, and importance of Culturally Responsive Family Engagement. Attendees will practice applying Culturally Responsive Family Engagement strategies to different scenarios and to their own work. This training is recommended for professionals, including educators and community partners. Registrations are now open! Contact Maddie Evans mevans@fcsn.org for more details. Registration Form
Join Us to Become a Volunteer Support Parent! Our 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. We are actively recruiting new volunteers who wish to join our […]
Educational Outcomes such as Graduation, Dropouts, and Dropout Re-engagement 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 […]
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.
Are you ready to feel more confident navigating special education? Join FCSN/s Summer 2026 Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI)! This multi-day, in-depth training provides a strong introduction to special education law, the IEP process, and strategies for working effectively with your IEP team. Throughout this program you will: Learn from attorneys, educators, evaluators and advocates. […]
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, […]
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 […]
SEPAC Summer School returns for our 7th year! A free virtual training series will start on Tuesday, June 30th from 7-8 pm and continue each Tuesday for 5 sessions, ending July 28th. SEPAC Summer School offers valuable information and training for Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) officers, SEPAC members, and other interested parents along […]
SEPAC Summer School returns for our 7th year! A free virtual training series will start on Tuesday, June 30th from 7-8 pm and continue each Tuesday for 5 sessions, ending July 28th. SEPAC Summer School offers valuable information and training for Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) officers, SEPAC members, and other interested parents along […]
