• FCSN’s Navigating Transition Workshop Series

    FCSN’s Dad to Dad: Strength, Stress & Supporting Our Kids Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026Time: 6:00-7:30pmLocation: Zoom Being a dad of kids with disabilities during the transition years can feel […]

  • Facing School Suspension and Discipline? Know Your Rights 7/15/26

    Online Event

    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 […]

    Free
  • Inclusive Leadership Academy Summer Intensive

    Fitchburg State University Hammond Hall,Fitchburg,MA,United States

      The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in partnership with FCSN, is offering a week-long Inclusive Leadership Academy this July 20-24th from 9 am to 4 pm at Fitchburg State University. Inclusive Leadership is a proven strategy to improve outcomes for all learners. The ILA is designed to provide training, skills and a […]

  • 2026 Asynchronous Parent Consultant Training Institute

    Join us for the 2026 Asynchronous Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI) – a training program designed to help families and professionals understand special education laws, navigate the IEP process with confidence, and advocate effectively for students. Learn more about PCTI! Dates: Monday, July 27 - Monday, October 5  Participants will view recorded presentations and complete online […]

  • Family Action Meetups

    Family Action Meetups

    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 […]

    $5.00
  • Developmental Childhood Trauma Training 07/28/26

    Online Event

    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 […]

    Free
  • P2P Listening & Learning Training 8/3/26

    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 […]