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.
Charla con la Comunidad Latina de la Federación para Niños con Necesidades Especiales La 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. En esta ocasión, la charla se llevará a cabo el 31 de marzo […]
FCSN’s “I've Been There” Series for 14-26 year olds Real 1-hour conversations about the transition to adult life Life after high school can be confusing — jobs, independence, education, friendships, support. I've Been There is a free virtual series where two young adults with disabilities share their real stories about making the transition to adult […]
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 […]
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 […]
Connecting Families Series – April Conectando 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 Description Learn how to understand and use data from, progress reports, report cards, teacher feedback, […]
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 […]
RTSC's SESP Coffee And Connections Are you an SESP with active appointments? Come to our SESP group support sessions on Zoom! This will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among SESPs. For questions, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342.
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. You only need to register once, and you can attend all meetings.
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 […]
This event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription in 50+ languages. Accessing Interpretation Description Join 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 […]
Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational special decision-makers for students in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). SESP volunteers have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend special education team meetings, […]
Interpretation provided Career Technical Education (CTE) opens doors for students to explore their interests, develop real-world skills, and prepare for future careers. In this session, we’ll take a closer look at how CTE works in Massachusetts, what programs offer, how they support students’ academic and career goals, and what families and schools should know about […]
Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Addresses 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. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.
Join us for the April Networking: Planning for Summer Success. Looking for summer jobs, camp programs or services? If yes, it’s important to discuss with the young person and caregivers, plan ahead, and take advantage of available resources. Come to our April networking event on “Planning for Summer Success” to discuss what steps to take, explore upcoming opportunities, and share strategies for a happy, healthy and fulfilling summer. For questions, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or […]
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.
April 9, 2026- 9 de abril de 2026 PT: Participação do Estudante EN: StudentParticipation Description (EN): This session focuses on student participation in the IEP process and how families and teachers can support students in participating meaningfully. Descrição (PT): Esta sessão aborda a participação do estudante no processo do IEP e como as famílias e […]
Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational special decision-makers for students in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). SESP volunteers have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend special education team meetings, […]
This training will offer a systematic approach to looking at Developmental Childhood Trauma as it impacts our students experiencing the Child Welfare System. This interactive training will study trauma’s effects on the academic and social/emotional learning of a student and the impact on their IEP. This training is recommended for all SESPs. For questions, contact […]
基本权利:评估与资格认定 日期:2026年4月13日 时间:下午6:30点 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。 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。 Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility Date: 4/13/2026 Time: 6:30 PM Description: 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 […]
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 […]
Our Newcomer Community Resource Hub, is designed to connect families, educators, and community members with trusted supports and services specifically geared toward immigrant and newly-arrived families. This initiative was launched in partnership with DESE in 2024, and more than 180 professionals in Massachusetts actively use the hub to seek out resources and supports. As we […]
A monthly Zoom for young adults, by young adults Connecting YOU(th) is a monthly get-together for teens and young adults with disabilities. Every second Tuesday of the month, we have a topic for discussion, and we're always changing and growing in response to what participants want to happen next. Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the […]
Join Us to Become a Volunteer Support Parent! Our Parent to Parent of Massachusetts program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection between parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and complex medical needs who would like to talk with someone who understands their situation. We are actively recruiting new volunteers who wish to join our program and […]
Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass The 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. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will […]
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. […]
RTSC's SESP Coffee And Connections Are you an SESP with active appointments? Come to our SESP group support sessions on Zoom! This will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among SESPs. For questions, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342.
Our Newcomer Community Resource Hub, is designed to connect families, educators, and community members with trusted supports and services specifically geared toward immigrant and newly-arrived families. This initiative was launched in partnership with DESE in 2024, and more than 180 professionals in Massachusetts actively use the hub to seek out resources and supports. As we […]
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 […]
基本权利:了解个人化教育计划(IEP) 日期:2026年4月20日 时间:下午6:30点 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。 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。 Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP Date: 4/20/2026 Time: 6:30 PM Description: Provides information about why the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is important, how it is […]
Presented by Seth Riker DCF, Program Supervisor overseeing post-secondary education. This brief webinar will introduce caregivers and community support networks to the range of DCF services designed to help youth in the foster care system build necessary life skills and prepare for adulthood. Participants will learn about adolescent outreach programs that support key developmental milestones, […]
Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Explore 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 […]
基本权利:过渡规划 日期:2026年4月27日 时间:下午6:30点 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。 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。 Basic Rights: Transition Planning Date: 4/27/2026 Time: 6 :30PM Description: 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 […]
Autism Housing Pathways/FCSN Join us for our monthly Family Action Meetups (FAMS), hosted by Autism Housing Pathways (AHP), now proudly part of The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). For more details about AHP joining FCSN, see FCSN announcement. Each monthly meeting comprises: A 15 minute overview of housing for people with developmental disabilities […]
Massachusetts Family Engagement Framework Series This professional development series introduces educators and school staff to the Massachusetts Family Engagement Framework and prepares them to actively implement it within their schools and districts. The primary goals of this training are twofold: 1. To build a strong understanding of the Family Engagement Framework—including its guiding principles, core […]
Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), serve as appointed educational special decision-makers for students in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). SESP volunteers have the legal authority of a parent or legal guardian to attend special education team meetings, […]
FCSN’s “I've Been There” Series for 14-26 year olds Real 1-hour conversations about the transition to adult life Life after high school can be confusing — jobs, independence, education, friendships, support. I've Been There is a free virtual series where two young adults with disabilities share their real stories about making the transition to adult […]
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.
Organizador: Waystone Health and Human Services Organizing the IEP folder helps keep all important documents in one place. It makes it easier to understand the information, prepare for meetings, and […]
This Spring, The Department and The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) are sponsoring three new virtual webinars on key themes in special education related to our annual State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR). On Wednesday, April 29th the subject will be Educational Environments in Massachusetts: What does it mean for a […]
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 […]