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:20260321T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000 DTSTAMP:20260318T151947Z CREATED:20260218T213949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T151947Z UID:10002534-1774085400-1774101600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Youth VOC Conference DESCRIPTION:Registration is required. \nYouth Visions of Community ConferenceUnlocking Your Toolkit for Adult LifeFor youth and young adults ages 14–26\, families\, and the professionals who support them \nGrowing up means making choices about your future. Where will you work? Will you go to school or training? Where will you live? How will you build friendships and stay healthy? You do not have to figure this out alone. Come with questions (or not) – leave with resources and ideas. \nJoin us for a friendly and supportive conference designed to help young people and families plan for adulthood with confidence. \nSpace is limited for this half-day\, in-person event on Saturday\, March 21\, 2026\, from 9:30am – 2:00pm at the Schrafft’s Center in Charlestown\, MA. Registration is required.Click for additional details. \nRegister is now closed. Join our waitlist. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/yvoc2026/ LOCATION:Federation for Children with Special Needs\, 529 Main Street\, Suite 1M3\, The Schraftt\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States CATEGORIES:Families,Youth/Young Adults,Transition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/YouthVOC-Website-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org GEO:42.3841947;-71.0724886 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Federation for Children with Special Needs 529 Main Street Suite 1M3 The Schraftt Charlestown MA 02129 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=529 Main Street\, Suite 1M3\, The Schraftt:geo:-71.0724886,42.3841947 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T210000 DTSTAMP:20260206T155914Z CREATED:20260206T155914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T155914Z UID:10002512-1774292400-1774299600@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-3-23-26/ 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:20260325T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T203000 DTSTAMP:20260206T155222Z CREATED:20260206T155222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T155222Z UID:10002510-1774463400-1774470600@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-3-25-26/ 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:20260326T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T203000 DTSTAMP:20260206T160050Z CREATED:20260206T160050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T160050Z UID:10002513-1774549800-1774557000@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-3-26-26/ 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:20260330T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T203000 DTSTAMP:20260206T155734Z CREATED:20260206T155649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T155734Z UID:10002511-1774895400-1774902600@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-3-30-26/ 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:20260331T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260331T180000 DTSTAMP:20260325T151914Z CREATED:20260325T151914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T151914Z UID:10002578-1774976400-1774980000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Charla con la Comunidad Latina DESCRIPTION:Charla con la Comunidad Latina de la Federación para Niños con Necesidades Especiales\nLa FCSN invita a las familias a participar en la charla mensual dirigida a padres\, madres y cuidadores interesados en conocer más sobre el apoyo educativo para sus hijos.\nEn esta ocasión\, la charla se llevará a cabo el 31 de marzo a las 5:00 p.m. y abordará el tema “La participación del estudiante en el proceso del IEP”. Durante la sesión\, se explicará qué es el IEP (Programa Educativo Individualizado)\, cómo los estudiantes pueden involucrarse activamente en su propio proceso educativo y por qué su participación es clave para el desarrollo de metas académicas y personales.\nFecha: 31 de marzo\nHora: 5:00 p.m\nTo join the session\, click on the link below:\nhttps://fcsn-org.zoom.us/j/89746277430?pwd=bkCZby90UIS2ltCzT6ySRRYyaP3is9.1\nMeeting ID: 897 4627 7430\nPasscode: 347197 URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/fcsntalk-with-latinocommunity-3-31-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Spanish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T203000 DTSTAMP:20260206T160236Z CREATED:20260206T160236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T160236Z UID:10002514-1774981800-1774989000@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-3-31-26/ 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:20260401T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T210000 DTSTAMP:20260206T160533Z CREATED:20260206T160516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T160533Z UID:10002515-1775070000-1775077200@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-4-1-26/ 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:20260402T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000 DTSTAMP:20260402T155133Z CREATED:20260312T204233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T155133Z UID:10002555-1775149200-1775152800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:How to Use Data to Effectively Advocate for Your Child DESCRIPTION:Connecting Families Series – April\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 \nDescription \nLearn how to understand and use data from\, progress reports\, report cards\, teacher feedback\, state and district testing\, outside providers\, and your observations at home to advocate confidently and collaboratively for the supports your child needs to make meaningful progress.  \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:\nLisa Capobianco Alexander\, Special Education Advocate & Consultant \nLisa Capobianco Alexander is a former special education teacher with over a decade of experience supporting students with diverse needs. She now works alongside families to help them interpret school data\, understand the IEP process\, and participate as informed\, equal members of their child’s Team. She also serves as an adjunct professor at Bridgewater State University. \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/how-to-use-data-to-effectively-advocate-for-your-child/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Families,Connecting Families ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T200000 DTSTAMP:20260206T160648Z CREATED:20260206T160648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T160648Z UID:10002516-1775498400-1775505600@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-4-6-26/ 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:20260407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T224055Z CREATED:20251222T163331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T224055Z UID:10002333-1775584800-1775588400@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.\nYou only need to register once\, and you can attend all meetings. \nSorry. This form is no longer available. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/navigating-transition4-7-26/ 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:20260407T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T210000 DTSTAMP:20260206T160802Z CREATED:20260206T160802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T160802Z UID:10002517-1775588400-1775595600@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-4-7-26/ 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:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T131500 DTSTAMP:20260317T221719Z CREATED:20260317T221034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T221719Z UID:10002566-1775649600-1775654100@fcsn.org SUMMARY:A Year in Review: Key Special Education Updates DESCRIPTION:This event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription in 50+ languages.  Accessing Interpretation \nDescription \n\nJoin Attorney Dan Heffernan for a walk-through of important special education developments from 2025. We will highlight significant decisions\, regulations and legislation in the past year and address important trends as well as special education law issues that loom on the horizon. \n\nSince this workshop was rescheduled from the Visions of Community Conference\, a recording will be shared on the VOC conference platform and will remain available through December 2026.\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:\nDaniel Heffernan\, Esq.\, Kotin\, Crabtree\, & Strong \nDaniel T.S. Heffernan is a partner with Kotin\, Crabtree & Strong and concentrates his practice on representing families of children with special needs in special education and civil rights matters. From 1995 to 2015 he served on the board of directors of FFCSN and was board president from 1995 to 2007. He received the 2014 President’s Award from the Federation for Children with Special Needs. He was one of the honorees at the 2023 Federation for Children with Special Needs’ 49th Anniversary Gala\, “HONORING GIANTS ALONG THE WAY” the trailblazing giants who founded\, built\, and grew the Federation for Children with Special Needs. as one of In 2002\, he and his wife\, Julie\, received the Dr. Allen C. Crocker Award for Excellence from the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Mr. Heffernan has been named a Super Lawyer in special education law every year since 2005 and was named as a Top Rated Lawyer in Education by The Boston Globe. From 1995 to 2000\, he served as the president of the board of directors of Community Legal Services and Counseling Center. He also serves on the MDSC Education Task Force. He has two daughters and a son with Down Syndrome. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/key-special-education-dec/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Families ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T193000 DTSTAMP:20260316T181943Z CREATED:20260316T181943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T181943Z UID:10002559-1775673000-1775676600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Bullying: What Parents Need to Know DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nAddresses what bullying is\, the school’s legal obligation to prevent and address bullying\, some strategies and tools for dealing with bullying\, and how to address bullying in the IEP. \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/bullying-4-8-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T200000 DTSTAMP:20260206T160942Z CREATED:20260206T160942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T160942Z UID:10002518-1775757600-1775764800@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-4-9-26/ 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:20260409T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T203000 DTSTAMP:20260401T165953Z CREATED:20260128T173959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T165953Z UID:10002489-1775759400-1775766600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Participação do Estudante DESCRIPTION:April 9\, 2026- 9 de abril de 2026\nPT: Participação do Estudante\nEN: StudentParticipation\nDescription (EN):\nThis session focuses on student participation in the IEP process and how families and teachers can support students in participating meaningfully.\nDescrição (PT):\nEsta sessão aborda a participação do estudante no processo do IEP e como as famílias e os professores podem apoiar os alunos para que participem de forma significativa.\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\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-4-9-26/ CATEGORIES:Portuguese,Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac END:VEVENT 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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PlainJeffersonKingstonLakevilleLancasterLanesboroughLawrenceLeeLeicesterLenoxLeominsterLeverettLexingtonLeydenLincolnLittletonLongmeadowLowellLudlowLunenburgLynnLynnfieldMagnoliaMaldenManchester by the SeaMansfieldMarbleheadMarionMarlboroughMarshfieldMartha's VineyardMashpeeMattapanMattapoisettMaynardMedfieldMedfordMedwayMelroseMendonMerrimacMethuenMiddleboroughMiddlefieldMiddletonMilfordMillburyMillisMillvilleMiltonMission HillMonroeMonsonMontagueMontereyMontgomeryMount WashingtonNahantNantucketNatickNeedhamNew AshfordNew BedfordNew BraintreeNew MarlboroughNew SalemNew SeaburyNewburyNewburyportNewtonNorfolkNorth AdamsNorth AndoverNorth AttleboroNorth BrookfieldNorth EndNorth ReadingNorthamptonNorthboroughNorthbridgeNorthfieldNortonNorwellNorwoodOak BluffsOakhamOrangeOrleansOstervilleOtisOtis Air Force 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 END:VCALENDAR