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 […]
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 […]
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 […]