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:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T171312Z CREATED:20260409T171312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T171312Z UID:10002592-1776105000-1776112200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:基本权利：评估与资格认定 (BR: Evaluation and Eligibility) DESCRIPTION:基本权利：评估与资格认定\n日期：2026年4月13日\n时间：下午6:30点\n内容简介：全面概述特殊教育法律法规及操作流程。涵盖特殊教育全流程，包括转介程序、评估流程、资格认定、服务内容、安置安排，以及争议解决中的家长权利。\n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。\n\n\nBasic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility\nDate: 4/13/2026\nTime: 6:30 PM\nDescription: 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.\nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-ee-chinese-4-20-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T154647Z CREATED:20260206T161234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T154647Z UID:10002519-1776106800-1776114000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Transition Planning [Cancelled] DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nOverview 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-transition-4-13-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/fotolia_26089831-e1762986595582.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260316T182308Z CREATED:20260316T182308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T182308Z UID:10002560-1776191400-1776195000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Navigating the IEP DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nThe 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/navigatingtheiep-4-14-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T203000 DTSTAMP:20260206T161428Z CREATED:20260206T161428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161428Z UID:10002520-1776277800-1776285000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nA 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-ee-4-15-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_7330838_S1-e1762986099292.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T203000 DTSTAMP:20260206T161729Z CREATED:20260206T161729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161729Z UID:10002521-1776364200-1776371400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nProvides 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-iep-4-16-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_56224485_S-e1762985972325.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T224943Z CREATED:20260409T171506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T224943Z UID:10002593-1776709800-1776717000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:基本权利：了解个人化教育计划（IEP）(BR: Understanding the IEP) DESCRIPTION:基本权利：了解个人化教育计划（IEP）\n日期：2026年4月20日\n时间：下午6:30点\n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。\n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。\n\n\n\n\nBasic Rights: Understanding the IEP\nDate: 4/20/2026\nTime: 6:30 PM\nDescription: 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.\nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-iep-chinese-4-20-27/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/iStock-177418332-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T210719Z CREATED:20260316T182715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T210719Z UID:10002561-1777312800-1777316400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:The Disability Rights Movement DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nExplore 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/historyofdisability-4-27-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Disabilty-Rights-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T225147Z CREATED:20260409T171701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T225147Z UID:10002594-1777314600-1777321800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:基本权利：过渡规划 (BR: Transition Planning) DESCRIPTION:基本权利：过渡规划\n日期：2026年4月27日\n时间：下午6:30点\n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。\n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。\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBasic Rights: Transition Planning\nDate: 4/27/2026\nTime: 6 :30PM\nDescription: 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.\nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-transition-chinese-4-27-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/iStock-177418332-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T203000 DTSTAMP:20260206T162016Z CREATED:20260206T162016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T162016Z UID:10002523-1777401000-1777408200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nA 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-ee-4-28-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_7330838_S1-e1762986099292.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T033544Z CREATED:20260326T201145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T033544Z UID:10002579-1777487400-1777491000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Upcoming Informational Webinars Sponsored by DESE and The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FSCN) DESCRIPTION: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). \nOn Wednesday\, April 29th the subject will be Educational Environments in Massachusetts: What does it mean for a student to be taught in the least restrictive environment? Why is that so important? And what are we doing about it? Topics covered will include the impact of LRE on student learning\, the data collected on educational environments\, and discussions around improvement strategies to promote learning and success for students with disabilities.  The Federation will provide key questions families can ask to better engage local decision-makers in key discussions about educational opportunities for students. \nIn May and June\, the series continues with two additional webinars\, currently scheduled for Wednesday\, May 27th (Post-School Outcomes for Students with Disabilities) and Wednesday\, June 17th (Educational Outcomes such as Graduation\, Dropouts\, and Dropout Re-engagement). All webinars will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and everyone is welcome. \nFor additional information and a registration link\, please email IDEAdata@mass.gov. \n      \nRegistration for the Series\n\n\n \n \n The Federation for Children with Special Needs is funded by grants which require us to collect data. Your data is safe and will not be shared or sold. \n \n Accommodation Request I require American Sign Language (ASL) to participate in this event.First Name(Required)Last Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n AddressStateMAALAKAZARCACOCTDEFLGAHIIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMDMAMIMNMSMOMTNENVNHNJNMNYNCNDOHOKORPARISCSDTNTXUTVTVAWAWVWIWYAS   American Samoa)DC  District of Columbia)FM  Federated States of MicronesiaGU  GuamMH Marshall IslandsMP Northern Mariana IslandsPW PalauPR   Puerto RicoVI   Virgin IslandsCity(Required)AbingtonActonAcushnetAdamsAgawamAlfordAllstonAmesburyAmherstAndoverAquinnahArlingtonAshburnhamAshbyAshfieldAshlandAtholAttleboroAuburnAvonAyerBack BayBaldwinvilleBarnstableBarreBeacon HillBecketBedfordBelchertownBellinghamBelmontBerkleyBerlinBernardstonBeverlyBillericaBlackstoneBlandfordBoltonBondsvilleBostonBourneBoxboroughBoxfordBoylstonBradfordBraintreeBrant RockBrewsterBridgewaterBrightonBrimfieldBrocktonBrookfieldBrooklineBucklandBurlingtonBuzzards 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BaseOxfordPalmerPaxtonPeabodyPelhamPembrokePepperellPeruPetershamPhillipstonPittsfieldPlainfieldPlainvillePlymouthPlymptonPrincetonProvincetownQuincyRandolphRaynhamReadingReadvilleRehobothRevereRichmondRochesterRocklandRockportRoslindaleRoweRowleyRoxburyRoyalstonRussellRutlandSagamoreSalemSalisburySandisfieldSandwichSaugusSavoyScituateSeekonkSharonSheffieldShelburneSherbornShirleyShrewsburyShutesburySomersetSomervilleSouth BostonSouth ChathamSouth DennisSouth EndSouth HadleySouthamptonSouthboroughSouthbridgeSouthwickSpencerSpringfieldSterlingStockbridgeStonehamStoughtonStowSturbridgeSudburySunderlandSuttonSwampscottSwanseaTauntonTempletonTewksburyThorndikeThree RiversTisburyTollandTopsfieldTownsendTruroTyngsboroughTyringhamUptonUxbridgeVineyard HavenWakefieldWalesWalpoleWalthamWareWarehamWarrenWarwickWashingtonWatertownWaylandWebsterWellesleyWellfleetWendellWenhamWest BoylstonWest BridgewaterWest BrookfieldWest EndWest NewburyWest RoxburyWest SpringfieldWest StockbridgeWest TisburyWest YarmouthWestboroughWestfieldWestfordWesthamptonWestminsterWestonWestportWestwoodWeymouthWhatelyWhitmanWilbrahamWilliamsburgWilliamstownWilmingtonWinchendonWinchesterWindsorWinthropWoburnWoods HoleWorcesterWorthingtonWrenthamYarmouthYarmouthportOther City in MAOther City out of stateUnknownOut of State CityZip/Postal Code(Required)Preferred Phone NumberCell PhoneHome PhoneWork PhoneCell Phone(Required)Home Phone(Required)Work Phone(Required)Are you attending this event as a:(Required)Parent/CaregiverParent/ProfessionalFoster ParentGrandparentProfessional EducatorProfessional OtherStudent (14-22)OtherAre you an Eligible SESP?(Required)YesNoOrganizationWhat is your ethnicity?(Required)Hispanic or LatinoNot Hispanic or LatinoUndisclosedWhat is your race?(Required)Caucasian/WhiteAfrican-American/BlackAmerican Indian/Native American/Alaskan Native (*Specify)AsianNative Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (*Specify)Two or more racesUndisclosedSpecify racePrimary Language(Required)EnglishAmerican Sign LanguageChineseHaitian CreolePortugueseSpanishVietnameseOther LanguageIs your family military-connected?(Required)YesNoOther Language(Required)Chinese DialectCantoneseMandarinWhat is your child's ethnicity?(Required)Hispanic or LatinoNot Hispanic or LatinoUndisclosedN/AWhat is your child's race?(Required)Caucasian/WhiteAfrican-American/BlackAmerican Indian/Native American/Alaskan Native (*Specify)AsianNative Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (*Specify)Two or more racesUndisclosedN/ASpecify child's raceChild's Age:(Required)Birth to 33-56-1112-1314-GraduationBeyond High School Graduation or Aged OutUndisclosedN/AChild's primary disability:(Required)AutismDeafDeaf-BlindnessDevelopmental delayEmotional DisturbanceHearing ImpairmentIntellectual DisabilityMultiple DisabilitiesOrthopedic ImpairmentOther Health Impairment (ADD/ADHD)Specific Learning Disability (Dyslexia)Speech or Language ImpairmentTraumatic Brain InjuryVisual Impairment-BlindnessInappropriately IdentifiedDisability is suspected or not yet identifiedChild/Youth does not have a disabilityUndisclosedN/AChild's secondary disability:AutismDeafDeaf BlindnessDevelopmental delayEmotional DisturbanceHearing ImpairmentIntellectual DisabilityOrthopedic ImpairmentOther Health Impairment (ADD/ADHD)Specific Learning Disability (Dyslexia)Speech or Language ImpairmentVisual Impairment-Blindness\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/spp-apr_webinar-series/2026-04-29/ CATEGORIES:Families,Transition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Fotolia_78882862_S.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T203000 DTSTAMP:20260206T162111Z CREATED:20260206T162111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T162111Z UID:10002524-1777573800-1777581000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Transition Planning DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nOverview 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-transition-4-30-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/fotolia_26089831-e1762986595582.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T203000 DTSTAMP:20260409T204816Z CREATED:20260409T204816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T204816Z UID:10002596-1777919400-1777926600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nA 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-ee-5-4-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_7330838_S1-e1762986099292.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T181216Z CREATED:20260416T181216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T181216Z UID:10002618-1777919400-1777926600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP DESCRIPTION:Host: Prospect Hill Academy Charter School\nProvides 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-iep-5-4-26-prsopecthillacademy/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_56224485_S-e1762985972325.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000 DTSTAMP:20260225T155432Z CREATED:20251222T163421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T155432Z UID:10002334-1778004000-1778007600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:FCSN’s Navigating Transition Workshop Series DESCRIPTION: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.\nSorry. This form is no longer available. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/navigating-transition5-5-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Youth/Young Adults,Transition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Federation-4color-HIGHRES.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T052323Z CREATED:20260501T051811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T052323Z UID:10002630-1778092200-1778095800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Konprann IEP la (Kreyòl Ayisyen) DESCRIPTION:Understanding the IEP (Haitian Creole) – May 6 | 6:30 PM\nKonprann IEP la (Kreyòl Ayisyen) – 6 Me | 6:30 PM \nProvides 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.\nBay enfòmasyon sou rezon ki fè Pwogram Edikasyon Endividyalize a (IEP) enpòtan\, ki jan yo devlope\, ak diferan seksyon nan dokiman an. Plis diskisyon pral konsantre sou ki kalite sèvis ki enkli ak objektif mezirab.\nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/understandingiep-hc-5-6-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Other Languages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_56224485_S-e1762985972325.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T185455Z CREATED:20260414T185455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T185455Z UID:10002608-1778092200-1778099400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Transition Planning DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nOverview 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-transition-5-6-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/fotolia_26089831-e1762986595582.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T053132Z CREATED:20260501T053049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T053132Z UID:10002632-1778148000-1778151600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Sự tham gia của học sinh (tiếng Việt) DESCRIPTION:Student Participation (Vietnamese) – May 7 | 10 AM\nSự tham gia của học sinh (tiếng Việt) – 7 tháng 5 | 10:00\nThis workshop helps students and families build confidence and skills to participate in team meetings\, share their voices\, and feel included.\n\nHội thảo này giúp học sinh và gia đình xây dựng sự tự tin và các kỹ năng để tham gia các buổi họp nhóm\, chia sẻ tiếng nói của mình và cảm thấy được hòa nhập.\nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/studentparticipation-vietnamese-5-7-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Other Languages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/fotolia_26089831-e1762986595582.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T213400Z CREATED:20260424T211838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T213400Z UID:10002623-1778173200-1778176800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Inclusion through Children's Books DESCRIPTION:Connecting Families Series – May\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 \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 Presenter: Debi Arsenault\, Author\nJoin Debi Arsenault\, author of “The Magic of the Man with the Sunglasses”\, a children’s book about her son Carson and the message that we are all unique and worthy of acceptance\, no matter what our abilities\, disabilities\, skin color\, size\, etc. \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. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/inclusion-through-childrens-books/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Families,Connecting Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Deborah-Arsenault-Zoom-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T184405Z CREATED:20260414T184107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T184405Z UID:10002603-1778522400-1778529600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nProvides 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-iep-5-11-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_56224485_S-e1762985972325.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T193000 DTSTAMP:20260330T145942Z CREATED:20260330T140635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T145942Z UID:10002581-1778524200-1778527800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Home Care Adult Foster Care Presentation DESCRIPTION:Home Care AFC/FCSN\nJoin us for a presentation by Home Care Adult Foster Care on May 11th 2026 at 6:30pm \nCaring for a loved one with disabilities or complex needs can be both deeply meaningful and incredibly challenging. This session introduces the Adult Family Care (AFC) program—a MassHealth benefit designed to support families who are already providing care at home. Participants will learn how AFC offers a tax-free stipend for caregivers (up to $18\,000 a year)\, along with ongoing support from a nurse and case manager to help navigate care\, access resources\, and prevent burnout. This presentation will focus on practical\, real-life support—helping families feel less alone\, more empowered\, and better equipped to care for their loved ones while maintaining their own well-being. \n \nJessy Niebla is the Executive Director of Home Care AFC and a trilingual professional (English\, Spanish\, and Portuguese) with over a decade of experience supporting families navigating health and caregiving challenges. Her work is deeply personal. Jessy and her brother were caregivers for their grandmother for over 13 years\, an experience that shaped their understanding of the emotional\, physical\, and financial realities families face every day. That journey inspired them to create Home Care AFC—to ensure other families feel supported\, guided\, and not alone. Jessy is passionate about helping families find real solutions that improve their quality of life—offering not just professional support\, but genuine understanding\, compassion\, and connection.  \nRegister Below URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/homecareafc-5-11-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Youth/Young Adults ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000 DTSTAMP:20260429T142140Z CREATED:20260429T142140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T142140Z UID:10002628-1778605200-1778612400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility DESCRIPTION:Host: North Berkshire Union School\nA 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-ee-5-12-26-north-berkshire-union/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_7330838_S1-e1762986099292.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T055516Z CREATED:20260501T053645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T055516Z UID:10002633-1778610600-1778614200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:纪律处分与停学（中文) DESCRIPTION:Discipline & Suspension (Chinese) – May 12 | 6:30 PM\n纪律处分与停学（中文）——5月12日 | 下午6:30\nThis workshop covers student and parent rights in school discipline. We’ll discuss types of suspension and protections for students with disabilities.\n\n本次工作坊将介绍学生和家长在学校纪律方面的权利。我们将讨论不同类型的停学，以及对残疾学生的相关保障措施。\nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/ds-chinese-5-12-26/ CATEGORIES:Chinese,Other Languages,Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T210000 DTSTAMP:20260512T151519Z CREATED:20260414T185645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T151519Z UID:10002609-1778612400-1778619600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Transition Planning [Cancelled] DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nOverview 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-transition-5-12-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/fotolia_26089831-e1762986595582.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T140640Z CREATED:20260414T140540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T140640Z UID:10002597-1778781600-1778788800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nA 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-ee-5-14-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_7330838_S1-e1762986099292.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T203000 DTSTAMP:20260128T175448Z CREATED:20260128T175448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T175448Z UID:10002490-1778783400-1778790600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Entendendo Coleta de Dados DESCRIPTION:May 14\, 2026\nPT: Entendendo Coleta de Dados\nEN: Understanding Data Collection\nDescription (EN):\nFamilies will explore how schools collect and use data to measure progress\, what data should look like\, and how to ask questions to better understand whether services and supports are effective\nPT | Portguês\nSérie de workshops e conversa sobre educação especial: Espaço de Aprendizagem para Famílias\, um encontro virtual mensal e gratuito em português\, realizado via Zoom.\nEste programa é uma parceria entre a Federação para Crianças com Necessidades Especiais e a The Arc of Greater Brockton.\nData: Segunda quinta-feira de cada mês\nHorário: 18h30–20h30\nCusto: Gratuito | Inscrição obrigatória\n\nEN | English\nSeries of workshops and chat about special education: Family Learning Space\, a free monthly virtual meeting in Portuguese held via Zoom.\nThis program is a partnership between the Federation for Children with Special Needs and The Arc of Greater Brockton.\nDate: Second Thursday of each month\nTime: 6:30–8:30 PM\nCost: Free | Registration required URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/spedworkshopseries-portuguese-5-14-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Portuguese END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T210000 DTSTAMP:20260511T140151Z CREATED:20260414T185720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T140151Z UID:10002610-1779130800-1779138000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Transition Planning [Cancelled] DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nOverview 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-transition-5-18-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/fotolia_26089831-e1762986595582.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T054746Z CREATED:20260501T054746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T054746Z UID:10002634-1779184800-1779188400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Hiểu về Kế hoạch Giáo dục Cá nhân (IEP) (tiếng Việt) DESCRIPTION:Understanding the IEP (Vietnamese) – May 19 | 10 AM\nHiểu về Kế hoạch Giáo dục Cá nhân (IEP) (tiếng Việt) – 19 tháng 5 | 10:00\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe workshop will explain in detail\, helping parents understand a more comprehensive IEP\, including the New Form of IEP.\n\nHội thảo sẽ giải thích chi tiết giúp phụ huynh hiểu thêm về IEP- bao gồm cả Mẫu mới của IEP. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/understanding-iep-vietnamese-5-19-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Other Languages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/iStock-177418332-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T212242Z CREATED:20260414T200355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T212242Z UID:10002616-1779215400-1779219000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Suspension and Discipline DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nThis workshop covers student and parent rights in school discipline. We’ll discuss types of suspension and protections for students with disabilities. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/suspension-discipline-5-19-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T143659Z CREATED:20260414T143659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T143659Z UID:10002598-1779301800-1779309000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nA 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-ee-5-20-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_7330838_S1-e1762986099292.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T184533Z CREATED:20260414T184533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T184533Z UID:10002604-1779388200-1779395400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nProvides 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. \nAll meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-iep-5-21-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_56224485_S-e1762985972325.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR