BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Federation for Children with Special Needs - ECPv6.17.3//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:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260213T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260115T175817Z CREATED:20260115T163831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T175817Z UID:10002365-1770987600-1770994800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Turning 3 Essentials DESCRIPTION:Host: Family and Community Engagement Unit\, EI Division\nExplains the differences between early intervention and special education\, the transition planning conference\, the special education procedures including referral\, evaluation\, the Team meeting\, eligibility determination\, services\, goals\, placement\, response options\, and parent’s procedural due process rights for resolving disputes. \nZoom will confirm your registration by email which will include your meeting link to join. All handouts will be sent to attendees from our workshop coordinator\, Kristin LaRose\, within 24 hours of the presentation. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/turning3essentials-2-13-26/ CATEGORIES:Early Childhood 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=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: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: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=America/New_York:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260130T143431Z CREATED:20260130T143431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T143431Z UID:10002493-1770897600-1770901200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:February Networking- Introducing the New FCSN Website DESCRIPTION:Join us for the February Networking: Introducing the New FCSN Website \n\nFCSN is excited to introduce our new and improved website! Join our February Networking to learn how to navigate our website. We’ll look at what has changed\, including how to find trainings and resources more easily\, and new features to support your advocacy and learning. In preparation for the upcoming Visions of Community Conference\, we’ll walk through the new conference platform and discuss what to expect at this year’s VOC.  \n\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/february-networking-introducing-the-new-fcsn-website/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_23458077_XS-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T123000 DTSTAMP:20260120T151309Z CREATED:20260120T143953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T151309Z UID:10002374-1770894000-1770899400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:P2P Listening & Learning Training 02/12/26 DESCRIPTION:Join Us to Become a Volunteer Support Parent!\nOur 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. \nWe are actively recruiting new volunteers who wish to join our program and become trained Support Parents. As a volunteer Support Parent you will provide two emotional support calls to another parent of a child with disabilities. \nDuring our Listening and Learning training\, we will provide details of our P2P matching program\, consider the emotional roads we travel as caregivers of children with disabilities and/or medical complexities\, and enhance our effective listening skills. \nFor more details on the P2P program\, please visit the P2P of MA web page. \nRegistration URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/p2p-listening-learning-training-02-12-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parent-to-Parent ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/P2P-Woman-Phone-Banner-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T100000 DTSTAMP:20260120T150215Z CREATED:20260120T145533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T150215Z UID:10002375-1770888600-1770890400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Get Involved 02/12/26 DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about the work of the Federation? Volunteer with us to support our mission!\nGet Involved Info Sessions are designed to help you find out more about our many volunteer roles and how each of them contributes to supporting children and youth with disabilities\, their caregivers and professionals working with them.\nYOU can make a difference! Drop in and find out how. Register below. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/get-involved-02-12-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parent/Caregiver Leadership,Parent-to-Parent,Caregiver to Caregiver,RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org 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: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=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:20260210T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T183000 DTSTAMP:20251208T011553Z CREATED:20251208T003851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T011553Z UID:10002247-1770744600-1770748200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Connecting YOU(th) Series DESCRIPTION:A monthly Zoom for young adults\, by young adults\nConnecting 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. \nJoin us every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 5:30-6:30\, September-June. \nThings we typically talk about include: \n\nIdentity\nIntersectionality\nNeurodiversity\nand more!\n\nFacilitated by Maddie Evans and Danielle Daughtry \n \nA single registration gives you access to all sessions in 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 I am:(Required)\n \n Student (14-22)\n \n \n Beyond High School Graduation or Aged Out\n 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)Gender IdentifyManWomanNonbinaryI prefer not to answerWhat is your 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 IdentifiedUndisclosedUnknownN/AWhat 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 LanguageChinese DialectCantoneseMandarinPreferred Phone NumberCell PhoneHome PhoneWork PhoneCell PhoneHome PhoneWork Phone\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/connecting-youth-series/2026-02-10/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Youth/Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Fotolia_46476776_M-1000x500-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T123000 DTSTAMP:20251211T142038Z CREATED:20251211T142038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T142038Z UID:10002305-1770721200-1770726600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 02/10/26 DESCRIPTION:Become a Special Education Decision-Maker for a Child in State Custody\nVolunteers\, 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\, approve or reject IEPs\, and\, if necessary\, file a complaint or appeal. SESPs spend about 30-40 hours a year volunteering their time.\n\nIn this Orientation Training\, you will learn about the role of an SESP\, how traumatic experiences can impact learning\, and how to incorporate the appropriate supports into the IEP.\n\nPlease arrive 5 minutes before the start of the training. The training will start on time and we will not be able to admit attendees after the training begins. If you cannot make it on time\, please email us at rtsc@fcsn.org and sign up for the next Orientation\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/special-education-surrogate-parent-online-orientation-training-part-one-02-10-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org 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: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: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=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: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=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: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: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=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: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=UTC:20260129T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260129T193000 DTSTAMP:20251210T161559Z CREATED:20251204T183110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T161559Z UID:10002009-1769711400-1769715000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Desarrollo bilingüe en niños con discapacidades Desarrollo DESCRIPTION:Ene 29 Desarrollo bilingüe en niños con discapacidades Desarrollo\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/desarrollo-spanish-1-29-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Spanish END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T210000 DTSTAMP:20260106T144229Z CREATED:20260106T144229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T144229Z UID:10002342-1769626800-1769634000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:P2P Listening & Learning - Spanish DESCRIPTION:Join Us to Become a Volunteer Support Parent!\nOur 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. \nWe are actively recruiting new volunteers who wish to join our program and become trained Support Parents. As a volunteer Support Parent you will provide two emotional support calls to another parent of a child with disabilities. \nDuring our Listening and Learning training\, we will provide details of our P2P matching program\, consider the emotional roads we travel as caregivers of children with disabilities and/or medical complexities\, and enhance our effective listening skills. \nFor more details on the P2P program\, please visit the P2P of MA web page. \nRegistration URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/p2p-listening-learning-spanish-2/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Parent-to-Parent,Other Languages ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/P2P-Woman-Phone-Banner-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T203000 DTSTAMP:20251211T215005Z CREATED:20251211T215005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T215005Z UID:10002319-1769625000-1769632200@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. \nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-iep-1-28-26/ 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:20260128T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000 DTSTAMP:20251204T183645Z CREATED:20251204T182333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T183645Z UID:10002007-1769623200-1769626800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Estrategias para la Reunión de IEP DESCRIPTION:En esta sesión\, las familias aprenderán estrategias prácticas para prepararse y participar de manera efectiva en las reuniones de IEP\, incluyendo cómo organizar sus inquietudes\, comunicarse con el equipo escolar y colaborar para desarrollar un IEP que responda a las necesidades de su hijo/a. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/strategies-iep-spanish-1-28-26/ CATEGORIES:Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac,Spanish 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:20260128T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T110000 DTSTAMP:20260114T165842Z CREATED:20260109T172243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T165842Z UID:10002347-1769594400-1769598000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:RTSC SESP Coffee And Connections 01/28/26 DESCRIPTION:RTSC’s SESP Coffee And Connections\nAre you an SESP with active appointments? Come to our SESP group support sessions on Zoom!\nThis will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among SESPs.\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/rtsc-sesp-coffee-and-connections-01-28-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC,Volunteer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RTSC-Landing-Page1000x500.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T203000 DTSTAMP:20251211T214903Z CREATED:20251211T214903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T214903Z UID:10002318-1769538600-1769545800@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. \nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/br-ee-1-27-26/ 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:20260127T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T193000 DTSTAMP:20251210T161524Z CREATED:20251204T182837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T161524Z UID:10002008-1769538600-1769542200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Habilidades Socioemocionales DESCRIPTION:Ene 27 Habilidades Socioemocionales\nAprenda qué es el aprendizaje socioemocional\, por qué es importante y como puede ayudar a su hijo a desarrollarlas\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/socialemotional-spanish-1-27-26/ CATEGORIES:Spanish,Families,Parent Training & Information Center,MassPac END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T130000 DTSTAMP:20251212T155205Z CREATED:20251212T145252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T155205Z UID:10002323-1769511600-1769518800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:January Webinar- Benefits of Mediation" with Myrto Flessas\, Coordinator of Mediation & Facilitation DESCRIPTION:Join us for the January Webinar- Benefits of Mediation” with Myrto Flessas\, Coordinator of Mediation & Facilitation \n\n\n\nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. URL:https://fcsn.org/vi/event/january-webinar-benefits-of-mediation-with-myrto-flessas-coordinator-of-mediation-facilitation/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:RTSC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_23458077_XS-1000x500-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T110000 DTSTAMP:20260107T202552Z CREATED:20260107T202552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T202552Z UID:10002345-1769508000-1769511600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Transition Planning (in Vietnamese) 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-1-27-26-vietnamese/ 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 END:VCALENDAR