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 […]
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.
Feb 15 Mapa de Cuidado Tengamos una reunión de reflexión para identificar los distintos servicios y programas en los que participamos como cuidadores de un niño con necesidades especiales. Solo es necesario completar un registro. Esto le inscribirá automáticamente en todos los talleres incluidos en la formación «Primeros pasos hacia la educación especial».
February 12, 2026 PT: Entendendo Cada Documento de Educação Especial EN: Understanding Each Special Education Document Description (EN): This 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. PT | Portguês Série de workshops e conversa […]
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 […]
Join us for the February Webinar- Juvenile Justice 101. Learn essential information about the juvenile justice process, interactions with police, racial disparities, and the impact on youth and families before or soon after your child is in court. For questions, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342.
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, […]
Join us for Learning About Housing, 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. Learning about housing (formerly the day long workshop) is a five part Zoom series in which families are guided through materials […]
FCSN's Youth Team Presents Free Movie Night (Youth Event - ages 14-26*) *This is not a drop off event. Parents/legal caregivers must register and attend with young people who are not their own legal guardians. We’ll be screening the same movie in another room for parents/legal caregivers of youth. Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 Time: 5:00-7:00pm Location: FCSN Offices at the Schrafft’s Center, 529 Main […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Organizing personal experiences in a way that is meaningful, and which helps promote awareness and sensitivity to issues, is a valuable skill for families to use in school and community settings. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of […]
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.
