• Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass A comprehensive overview of special education laws and procedures. Covers the special education process, including referrals, evaluations, eligibility, services, placement, and parents’ rights in dispute resolution. […]

  • Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Provides information about why the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is important, how it is developed, and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus […]

  • Entendiendo el IEP

    Este taller ofrece una visión general del proceso de educación especial y explica las partes principales del Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP), incluyendo metas, servicios, adaptaciones y el importante papel de las familias en la toma de decisiones. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on […]

  • Basic Rights: Transition Planning

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Overview of the transition planning process for students aged 14-22. We’ll discuss the legal right to transition services, why transition planning is important, what it looks like in the IEP, and the roles of students and parents. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent […]

  • Winter 2026 PCTI Starts!

    Winter 2026 Parent Consultant Training Institute Join us for the Winter 2026 Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI)! PCTI is a 40-hour training that helps parents and professionals develop skills and […]

  • Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Provides information about why the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is important, how it is developed, and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services are included and measurable goals. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to […]

  • Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility (in Vietnamese)

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass A comprehensive overview of special education laws and procedures. Covers the special education process, including referrals, evaluations, eligibility, services, placement, and parents’ rights in dispute resolution. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.

  • Basic Rights: Transition Planning

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Overview of the transition planning process for students aged 14-22. We’ll discuss the legal right to transition services, why transition planning is important, what it looks like in the IEP, and the roles of students and parents. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent […]

  • Evaluaciones y Criterios de Elegibilidad

    Esta sesión explica cómo se solicitan y se llevan a cabo las evaluaciones de educación especial, qué tipos de evaluaciones se utilizan, cómo se interpretan los resultados y cómo el equipo decide si un estudiante es elegible para recibir servicios de educación especial.

  • Self Care

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Taking care of the caregiver is essential. Practical suggestions to renew and restore your ability to care for others by caring for yourself.  All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.

  • Exploring the New FCSN Website

     FCSN has just launched a new website.  Please join us to learn about our programs and where to find information and resources.

  • Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass A comprehensive overview of special education laws and procedures. Covers the special education process, including referrals, evaluations, eligibility, services, placement, and parents’ rights in dispute resolution. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.

  • Effective Communication (in Portuguese)

    PT | Este workshop inaugura o Espaço de Aprendizagem para Famílias, um encontro virtual mensal e gratuito em português, realizado via Zoom. A primeira sessão abordará o tema Comunicação Eficaz entre famílias e escola, com foco em estratégias práticas para fortalecer a parceria com as equipes escolares, preparar-se para reuniões e comunicar preocupações de forma clara e colaborativa. Este programa […]

  • Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP (in Vietnamese)

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Provides information about why the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is important, how it is developed, and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services are included and measurable goals. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to […]