FCSN’s Navigating Transition Workshop Series
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Connecting Families Series – June Conectando famílias Conectando famílias 连接家庭 Konekte Fanmi yo Kết nối gia đình 가족 연결This event will be hosted […]
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 […]
Taking care of the caregiver is essential. We’ll share practical suggestions to renew and restore your ability to care for others by caring for yourself. For more details on the […]
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 […]
The Charting the LifeCourse provides a Framework to help you organize your ideas, vision, and goals for the future. The Charting the LifeCourse core belief is that all people and their families have the right to live, love, work, play, learn, and pursue their life aspirations in their community. This training will introduce you 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.
June 11, 2026 PT: Aprendizagem Socioemocional EN: Social Emotional Learning Description (EN): This workshop introduces the basics of social-emotional learning (SEL), why it matters for students with disabilities, and how SEL supports can be discussed and included in the IEP. PT | Portguês Série de workshops e conversa sobre educação especial: Espaço de Aprendizagem para […]
Host: Family and Community Engagement Unit, EI Division Explains 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. Zoom will confirm your registration by email which […]
Fathers, mothers, caregivers and others are cordially invited to attend this stop of the SFN U.S. Tour to learn about the Special Fathers Network, meet some of the local SFN Mentor Fathers, meet author & podcast host David Hirsch and receive a complimentary copy of the new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & […]
This workshop will cover the definition, scope, and importance of Culturally Responsive Family Engagement. Attendees will practice applying Culturally Responsive Family Engagement strategies to different scenarios and to their own work. This training is recommended for professionals, including educators and community partners. Registrations are now open! Contact Maddie Evans mevans@fcsn.org for more details. Registration Form
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 […]