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:20260129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T203000 DTSTAMP:20251211T215100Z CREATED:20251211T215100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T215100Z UID:10002320-1769711400-1769718600@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. \nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-transition-1-29-26/ 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:20260202T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T203000 DTSTAMP:20260113T193038Z CREATED:20260113T193038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T193038Z UID:10002354-1770057000-1770064200@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-2-2-26/ 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:20260203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000 DTSTAMP:20260128T191735Z CREATED:20251222T163109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T191735Z UID:10002331-1770141600-1770145200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Talking Transition 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/talkingtransition-2-3-26/ 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=UTC:20260203T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260203T193000 DTSTAMP:20251210T161700Z CREATED:20251204T183350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T161700Z UID:10002010-1770143400-1770147000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Derechos Basicos DESCRIPTION:Feb 03 Derechos Basicos\nUna introducción a las leyes y procedimientos de Educación Especial con un enfoque en referencias\, evaluaciones y el proceso para determinar si un estudiante es elegible para Educación Especial.\n\nSolo es necesario completar un registro. Esto le inscribirá automáticamente en todos los talleres incluidos en la formación «Primeros pasos hacia la educación especial».  URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-spanish-2-3-26/ CATEGORIES:Spanish,Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fotolia_114775733_M-e1762993665120.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T203000 DTSTAMP:20260113T193340Z CREATED:20260113T193340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T193340Z UID:10002355-1770143400-1770150600@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-2-3-26/ 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:20260204T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T203000 DTSTAMP:20260113T193738Z CREATED:20260113T193738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T193738Z UID:10002356-1770229800-1770237000@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-2-4-26/ 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:20260205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000 DTSTAMP:20260129T173653Z CREATED:20260127T181957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T173653Z UID:10002377-1770310800-1770314400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:What Makes a Good Neuropsychological Evaluation Report? DESCRIPTION:Connecting Families Series – February\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 \nNot all evaluations/reports are created equal. A high-quality neuropsychological evaluation assesses a broad range of cognitive\, academic\, social\, and emotional factors\, drawing on multiple information sources and both qualitative and quantitative data. Strong reports offer an integrated picture of strengths and weaknesses\, clarify diagnoses\, and include tailored\, actionable recommendations. This presentation will highlight key components of a thorough evaluation\, emphasizing behavioral observations\, integration of data\, and clear\, comprehensive reporting\, as well as identify and describe the factors that often impact the quality of a neuropsychological report. \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 \n \n \n \n \n Presenters:\nSean Hyde O’Brien\, Psy.D.\, ABPdN\, NESCA Pediatric Neuropsychologist\, Newton \nPediatric NeuropsychologistDr. O’Brien has been providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations in the Greater Boston area since 2006. He specializes in the assessment of children and adolescents who present with a wide range of developmental conditions\, such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder\, Specific Learning Disorder (reading\, writing\, math)\, Intellectual Disability\, and Autism Spectrum Disorder; as well as children whose cognitive functioning has been impacted by medical\, psychiatric\, and genetic conditions. He also has extensive experience working with children who were adopted both domestically and internationally. \nAlison Burns\, Ph.D.\, NESCA Pediatric Neuropsychologist\, Newton \nDr. Burns conducts comprehensive evaluations of school-aged children\, adolescents\, and young adults with a variety of developmental\, learning\, and emotional difficulties. She has expertise in the evaluation of individuals following a concussion/mild traumatic brain injury and particularly enjoys working with individuals with attention (ADHD) and executive functioning (EF) difficulties. Dr. Burns is passionate about helping individuals and their families better understand their areas of strength and weakness and provides tailored treatment recommendations based upon that unique profile to make the evaluation most helpful for each client. \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/neuropsych-evals/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Families,Connecting Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Nesca.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260205T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260205T193000 DTSTAMP:20251210T161717Z CREATED:20251204T183820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T161717Z UID:10002011-1770316200-1770319800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Mesa Redonda DESCRIPTION:Feb 05 Mesa Redonda\nÚnase a la mesa redonda con organizaciones como el departamento de salud publica (DPH)\, Parent professional advocacy League (PPAl)\, Seguridda Social y sus beneficios (SSI)\, Departamento de Servicios de desarrollo (DDS) y MassHealth para averiguar quién es elegible y cómo aplicar.\n\nSolo es necesario completar un registro. Esto le inscribirá automáticamente en todos los talleres incluidos en la formación «Primeros pasos hacia la educación especial».  URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/roundtable-spanish-2-5-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Spanish ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fotolia_114775733_M-e1762993665120.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260113T193922Z CREATED:20260113T193922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T193922Z UID:10002357-1770660000-1770667200@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-2-9-26/ 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=UTC:20260210T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T193000 DTSTAMP:20251210T161749Z CREATED:20251204T183927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T161749Z UID:10002012-1770748200-1770751800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Nuevo IEP DESCRIPTION:Feb 10 Nuevo IEP\nEntender los cambios introducidos en la formulación del IEP\, conocer los plazos de aplicación y explorar las áreas en las que los alumnos y los padres pueden hacer aportes.\n\nSolo es necesario completar un registro. Esto le inscribirá automáticamente en todos los talleres incluidos en la formación «Primeros pasos hacia la educación especial».  URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/newiep-spanish-2-10-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Spanish ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fotolia_114775733_M-e1762993665120.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260113T194132Z CREATED:20260113T194132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T194132Z UID:10002358-1770750000-1770757200@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-2-10-26/ 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:20260211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T193000 DTSTAMP:20260113T212318Z CREATED:20260113T212318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T212318Z UID:10002360-1770834600-1770838200@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/navigatingiep-2-11-26/ 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:20260212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260113T211448Z CREATED:20260113T201154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T211448Z UID:10002361-1770919200-1770926400@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-2-12-26/ 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:20260212T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T193000 DTSTAMP:20260110T000752Z CREATED:20251204T184127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T000752Z UID:10002013-1770921000-1770924600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Mapa de Cuidado DESCRIPTION:Feb 15 Mapa de Cuidado\nTengamos una reunión de reflexión para identificar los distintos servicios y programas en los que participamos como cuidadores de un niño con necesidades especiales.\n\nSolo es necesario completar un registro. Esto le inscribirá automáticamente en todos los talleres incluidos en la formación «Primeros pasos hacia la educación especial».  URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/mapadecuidado-spanish-2-12-26/ CATEGORIES:Spanish,Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fotolia_114775733_M-e1762993665120.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260128T173510Z CREATED:20260128T173510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T173510Z UID:10002487-1770921000-1770928200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Entendendo Cada Documento de Educação Especial DESCRIPTION:February 12\, 2026\nPT: Entendendo Cada Documento de Educação Especial\nEN: Understanding Each Special Education Document\nDescription (EN):\nThis workshop helps families understand the purpose of common special education documents\, including evaluations\, IEPs\, progress reports\, and notices\, and how they connect to a child’s services and supports.\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-2-12-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Portuguese END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T210000 DTSTAMP:20260113T194419Z CREATED:20260113T194419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T194419Z UID:10002359-1771873200-1771880400@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-2-23-26/ 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:20260224T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T193000 DTSTAMP:20260113T212215Z CREATED:20260113T212215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T212215Z UID:10002364-1771957800-1771961400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Sharing Your Story DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nOrganizing personal experiences in a way that is meaningful\, and which helps promote awareness and sensitivity to issues\, is a valuable skill for families to use in school and community settings. \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/sharingyourstory-2-24-26/ 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:20260225T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T203000 DTSTAMP:20260225T220821Z CREATED:20260113T211628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T220821Z UID:10002362-1772044200-1772051400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility [CANCELLED] 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-2-25-26/ 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:20260226T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T170000 DTSTAMP:20260217T223718Z CREATED:20260217T223718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223718Z UID:10002531-1772121600-1772125200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Planificación de la Transición DESCRIPTION:Español:\nEste taller se enfoca en la planificación de la transición para los estudiantes a medida que se acercan a la vida adulta. Hablaremos sobre los servicios de transición\, las metas postsecundarias (educación\, empleo y vida independiente) y cómo el IEP apoya los planes futuros del estudiante.\nEnglish:\nThis workshop focuses on transition planning for students as they move toward adulthood. We will discuss transition services\, postsecondary goals (education\, employment\, and independent living)\, and how the IEP supports the student’s future plans. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/planificacion-de-la-transicion-2-26-26/ CATEGORIES:Spanish,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:20260226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T200000 DTSTAMP:20260129T174537Z CREATED:20260129T174537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T174537Z UID:10002492-1772128800-1772136000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Discipline and Suspension Training 02/26/26 DESCRIPTION:This training describes different types of disciplinary offenses\, the school responsibilities for discipline\, range of consequences for rule violations\, the difference between suspensions\, expulsions\, and emergency removals\, different categories of suspensions\, procedures for out of school suspensions and expulsions\, and legal protections for students on IEPs including the Manifestation Determination Review. \n  \nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/discipline-and-suspension-training-02-26-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Families,RTSC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_1686833_S-600-400-e1764536733951.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T203000 DTSTAMP:20260113T212030Z CREATED:20260113T212030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T212030Z UID:10002363-1772130600-1772137800@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-2-26-26/ 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:20260302T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T190000 DTSTAMP:20260226T165716Z CREATED:20260218T144305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165716Z UID:10002532-1772474400-1772478000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Navigating the VOC Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided walk-through of the Visions of Community Zoom Events platform so that you can easily access sessions\, connect with other participants\, and make the most of your time at Visions of Community!  \nIn the meantime\, take a look at this interactive guide to learn how to navigate the conference platform\, step-by-step: Navigate the Visions of Community Conference \nFor more information visit fcsn.org/voc/ \n\n \n Join Here\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 Join us to learn us for a guided walk-through of the Zoom Events platform so that you can easily access sessions\, connect with other participants\, and make the most of your \nFor more information visit fcsn.org/voc/ \n\n \n Join Here URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/navigating-the-voc-conference/ CATEGORIES:Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/VOC-Signature-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T180000 DTSTAMP:20260210T045008Z CREATED:20260210T045008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T045008Z UID:10002528-1772557200-1772560800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Meet the Commissioners DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Virtual Visions of Community 2026 Conference\, which brings together parents\, caregivers\, educators\, and professionals for an inspiring day of learning and connection. \nThis Meet the Commissioners event will focus on agency work with young and school-age children. \nCommissioners Participating in this Session \n\nDepartment of Children and Families: Staverne Miller\nMassHealth: Madeline Wachman\nMA Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Opeoluwa Sotonwa\nOffice of the Child Advocate\, Maria Mossaides\nDepartment of Elementary and Secondary Education: Pedro Martinez\nDepartment of Early Education and Care: Amy Kershaw\n\nThis year’s virtual conference will feature live workshops\, expert speakers\, and interactive sessions on issues that matter most to young people with disabilities\, their families\, and those who support them. Attendees will also have the chance to connect with exhibitors and service providers through our engaging online platform. Click the Conference Details button to view conference speakers and agenda.   Cost $25 – discounts available. \nFor more information visit fcsn.org/voc/ \n\n\n \n \n Visions of Community (VOC) Registration 2026\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 How do you plan on attending?(Required)All registrants will have access to the workshop recordings after the conference. Meet the Commissioners events are virtual only.\n \n \n Virtual Only\n \n \n \n Watch Party: Pittsfield\n \n \n \n Watch Party: UMass Amherst Watch Party\n \n \n \n Watch Party - Portuguese-speaking Community: The Arc of Greater Brockton\n This field is hidden when viewing the formAccommodations request Click here to request virtual American Sign Language (ASL) or other accommodations. To ensure availability\, please request an ASL interpreter at least two weeks before the event date.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 BayCambridgeCantonCarlisleCarverCentervilleCharlemontCharlestownCharltonChathamChelmsfordChelseaCheshireChesterChesterfieldChicopeeChilmarkChinatownClarksburgClintonCohassetColrainConcordConwayCotuitCummaquidCummingtonDaltonDanversDartmouthDedhamDeerfieldDennisDennisportDevensDightonDorchesterDouglasDoverDracutDudleyDunstableDuxburyEast BostonEast BridgewaterEast BrookfieldEast LongmeadowEasthamEasthamptonEastonEdgartownEgremontErvingEssexEverettFairhavenFall RiverFalmouthFenwayFitchburgFloridaForestdaleFoxboroughFraminghamFranklinFreetownGardnerGeorgetownGilbertvilleGillGloucesterGoshenGosnoldGraftonGranbyGranvilleGreat BarringtonGreen HarborGreenfieldGrotonGrovelandHadleyHalifaxHamiltonHampdenHancockHanoverHanscom Airforce BaseHansonHardwickHarvardHarwichHatfieldHaverhillHawleyHeathHinghamHinsdaleHolbrookHoldenHollandHollistonHolyokeHopedaleHopkintonHubbardstonHudsonHullHuntingtonHyannisHyannisportHyde ParkIpswichJamaica 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)OtherOrganizationAre you an Eligible SESP?(Required)YesNoWould you like to attend "Gather and Grow!" an in-person SESP event?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Event Details - Gather and Grow: A Day of Learning and Networking for SESPs\, March 5th\, 10am-1:30pm. FCSN Office\, Schrafft CenterWhat 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 LanguageOther Language(Required)Chinese Dialect(Required)CantoneseMandarinIs your family military-connected?(Required)YesNoWhat 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-BlindnessPayment and CEUsCEUs: This program has been approved for 5.0 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure\, in accordance with 258 CMR. NASW-MA Chapter CE Approving Program\, Authorization Number D20105.Select Number of Attendees(Required)1Coupon Total\n \n Are you applying for CEU credit?YesNoCEU Fee(Required)$15 CEU applicationEnter your License #(Required)\n Enter additional attendees. Each attendee must have a unique email address. This field is hidden when viewing the form#2 First Name(Required)This field is hidden when viewing the form#2 Last Name(Required)This field is hidden when viewing the form#2 Email Address(Required)Payment MethodPayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n DiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration date (mm/yyyy)y\n Expiration (mm/yyyy)\n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Billing Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Sign me up for your Weekly Happenings e-Newsletter ( Agency-wide current events & updates)\n \n Yes\n This field is hidden when viewing the formName\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/meet-the-commissioners/ CATEGORIES:Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/VOC-Signature-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000 DTSTAMP:20260225T155221Z CREATED:20251222T163226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T155221Z UID:10002332-1772560800-1772564400@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-transition3-3-26/ 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:20260305T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T180000 DTSTAMP:20260304T035330Z CREATED:20260210T045345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T035330Z UID:10002529-1772730000-1772733600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Meet the Commissioners DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Virtual Visions of Community 2026 Conference\, which brings together parents\, caregivers\, educators\, and professionals for an inspiring day of learning and connection. \nThis Meet the Commissioners event will focus on agency work on postsecondary transition\, youth to young adult. \nCommissioners Participating in this Session \n\nMassAbility: Toni Wolf\nDepartment of Developmental Services: Sarah Peterson\nMA Commission for the Blind: John Oliveira\nDepartment of Public Health: Elizabeth Bostic\nDepartment of Mental Health: Beth Lucas\nMA Disabled Persons Protection Commission: Nancy Alterio\n\nThis year’s virtual conference will feature live workshops\, expert speakers\, and interactive sessions on issues that matter most to young people with disabilities\, their families\, and those who support them. Attendees will also have the chance to connect with exhibitors and service providers through our engaging online platform. Click the Conference Details button to view conference speakers and agenda.   Cost $25 – discounts available. \nFor more information visit fcsn.org/voc/ \n\n \n \n Visions of Community (VOC) Registration 2026\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 How do you plan on attending?(Required)All registrants will have access to the workshop recordings after the conference. Meet the Commissioners events are virtual only.\n \n \n Virtual Only\n \n \n \n Watch Party: Pittsfield\n \n \n \n Watch Party: UMass Amherst Watch Party\n \n \n \n Watch Party - Portuguese-speaking Community: The Arc of Greater Brockton\n This field is hidden when viewing the formAccommodations request Click here to request virtual American Sign Language (ASL) or other accommodations. To ensure availability\, please request an ASL interpreter at least two weeks before the event date.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 BayCambridgeCantonCarlisleCarverCentervilleCharlemontCharlestownCharltonChathamChelmsfordChelseaCheshireChesterChesterfieldChicopeeChilmarkChinatownClarksburgClintonCohassetColrainConcordConwayCotuitCummaquidCummingtonDaltonDanversDartmouthDedhamDeerfieldDennisDennisportDevensDightonDorchesterDouglasDoverDracutDudleyDunstableDuxburyEast BostonEast BridgewaterEast BrookfieldEast LongmeadowEasthamEasthamptonEastonEdgartownEgremontErvingEssexEverettFairhavenFall RiverFalmouthFenwayFitchburgFloridaForestdaleFoxboroughFraminghamFranklinFreetownGardnerGeorgetownGilbertvilleGillGloucesterGoshenGosnoldGraftonGranbyGranvilleGreat BarringtonGreen HarborGreenfieldGrotonGrovelandHadleyHalifaxHamiltonHampdenHancockHanoverHanscom Airforce BaseHansonHardwickHarvardHarwichHatfieldHaverhillHawleyHeathHinghamHinsdaleHolbrookHoldenHollandHollistonHolyokeHopedaleHopkintonHubbardstonHudsonHullHuntingtonHyannisHyannisportHyde ParkIpswichJamaica 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)OtherOrganizationAre you an Eligible SESP?(Required)YesNoWould you like to attend "Gather and Grow!" an in-person SESP event?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Event Details - Gather and Grow: A Day of Learning and Networking for SESPs\, March 5th\, 10am-1:30pm. FCSN Office\, Schrafft CenterWhat 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 LanguageOther Language(Required)Chinese Dialect(Required)CantoneseMandarinIs your family military-connected?(Required)YesNoWhat 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-BlindnessPayment and CEUsCEUs: This program has been approved for 5.0 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure\, in accordance with 258 CMR. NASW-MA Chapter CE Approving Program\, Authorization Number D20105.Select Number of Attendees(Required)1Coupon Total\n \n Are you applying for CEU credit?YesNoCEU Fee(Required)$15 CEU applicationEnter your License #(Required)\n Enter additional attendees. Each attendee must have a unique email address. This field is hidden when viewing the form#2 First Name(Required)This field is hidden when viewing the form#2 Last Name(Required)This field is hidden when viewing the form#2 Email Address(Required)Payment MethodPayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n DiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration date (mm/yyyy)y\n Expiration (mm/yyyy)\n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Billing Address \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n Sign me up for your Weekly Happenings e-Newsletter ( Agency-wide current events & updates)\n \n Yes\n This field is hidden when viewing the formName\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/meet-the-commissioners-2/ CATEGORIES:Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/VOC-Signature-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T153000 DTSTAMP:20260210T044104Z CREATED:20260210T044101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T044104Z UID:10002527-1772872200-1772897400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Visions of Community Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Virtual Visions of Community 2026 Conference\, which brings together parents\, caregivers\, educators\, and professionals for an inspiring day of learning and connection. \nThis year’s virtual conference will feature live workshops\, expert speakers\, and interactive sessions on issues that matter most to young people with disabilities\, their families\, and those who support them. Attendees will also have the chance to connect with exhibitors and service providers through our engaging online platform. Click the Conference Details button to view conference speakers and agenda.   Cost $25 – discounts available. \nFor more information visit fcsn.org/voc/ \n\n \n \n Visions of Community (VOC) Registration 2026\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 How do you plan on attending?(Required)All registrants will have access to the workshop recordings after the conference. Meet the Commissioners events are virtual only.\n \n \n Virtual Only\n \n \n \n Watch Party: Pittsfield\n \n \n \n Watch Party: UMass Amherst Watch Party\n \n \n \n Watch Party - Portuguese-speaking Community: The Arc of Greater Brockton\n This field is hidden when viewing the formAccommodations request Click here to request virtual American Sign Language (ASL) or other accommodations. 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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. \nThis workshop will be presented in person at: \nHampshire Regional High School  \n19 Stage Road \nWesthampton\, MA 01027 \nHandouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-transition-3-10-26-hampshire/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center 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:20260310T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T203000 DTSTAMP:20260206T154254Z CREATED:20260206T154254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T154254Z UID:10002504-1773167400-1773174600@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-3-10-26/ 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:20260311T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T203000 DTSTAMP:20260206T154359Z CREATED:20260206T154359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T154359Z UID:10002505-1773253800-1773261000@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-3-11-26/ 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=UTC:20260312T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T203000 DTSTAMP:20260128T173706Z CREATED:20260128T173706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T173706Z UID:10002488-1773340200-1773347400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Carta de Preocupação dos Pais DESCRIPTION:March 12\, 2026\nPT: Carta de Preocupação dos Pais\nEN: Parent Concerns Letter\nDescription (EN):\nFamilies will learn how to write an effective parent letter of concern\, including what to include\, how to organize concerns clearly\, and how this document can support communication with the IEP team.\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-3-12-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Portuguese END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR