BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Federation for Children with Special Needs - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fcsn.org/zh X-WR-CALDESC:Federation for Children with Special Needs的活动 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H 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=America/New_York:20260223T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T203000 DTSTAMP:20260202T170903Z CREATED:20260202T170903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T170903Z UID:10002499-1771869600-1771878600@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Developmental Childhood Trauma Training 02/23/26 DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342 URL:https://fcsn.org/zh/event/developmental-childhood-trauma-training-02-23-26/ LOCATION:Online Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T200000 DTSTAMP:20260205T222922Z CREATED:20260128T151233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T222922Z UID:10002479-1771872300-1771876800@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Family Action Meetups DESCRIPTION:Autism Housing Pathways/FCSN\nJoin 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. \nEach monthly meeting comprises: \n\nA 15 minute overview of housing for people with developmental disabilities in Massachusetts.\nA brief video description of a housing model\, followed by 20-25 minutes of breakout groups.\nRepeat with a second housing model.\nParticipants have the option of joining a private io email group to discuss housing models and share information.  Let’s get to know one another!\n\nMeetings are held the 4th Monday of each month from 6:45pm to 8:00pm. \nTo register for the February monthly meeting \n\nRegister as a non-AHP members\, $5\nRegister as an AHP member (members receive a link to each meeting)\nCheck whether you have an AHP membership\n\nJoin  AHP Today! (Individual membership provides access to the Members only section of this website\, which includes: \n\nFinancial spreadsheets and calculators\nBoilerplate legal documents\nDetailed descriptions of ownership models\nConsiderations for determining housing location\, design and construction\nConcrete steps to create a vision using self-determination\, person-centered planning\, and letters of intent\n\nAutism Housing Pathways is the host for these meetups and the io Group. Autism Housing Pathways\, Inc.\, its employees\, agents\, and directors are not liable for any claims and causes of action arising from errors or omissions by such parties\, or related to participation in AHP activities; in using information provided\, the user hereby releases and waives all claims of action against Autism Housing Pathways\, Inc.\, its employees\, agents\, and directors. For a complete legal disclaimer\, go to http://autismhousingpathways.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Legal_disclaimer_general.pdf \nRegister Below\n\n\n \n \n The Federation for Children with Special Needs is funded by grants which require us to collect data. 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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)Preferred Phone NumberCell PhoneHome PhoneWork PhoneCell Phone(Required)Home Phone(Required)Work Phone(Required)Are you attending this event as a:(Required)Parent/CaregiverParent/ProfessionalFoster ParentGrandparentProfessional EducatorProfessional OtherStudent (14-22)OtherAre you an Eligible SESP?(Required)YesNoOrganizationWhat 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 LanguageIs your family military-connected?(Required)YesNoOther Language(Required)Chinese DialectCantoneseMandarinWhat is your child's ethnicity?(Required)Hispanic or LatinoNot Hispanic or LatinoUndisclosedN/AWhat is your child's race?(Required)Caucasian/WhiteAfrican-American/BlackAmerican Indian/Native American/Alaskan Native (*Specify)AsianNative Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (*Specify)Two or more racesUndisclosedN/ASpecify child's raceChild's Age:(Required)Birth to 33-56-1112-1314-GraduationBeyond High School Graduation or Aged OutUndisclosedN/AChild's 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 IdentifiedDisability is suspected or not yet identifiedChild/Youth does not have a disabilityUndisclosedN/AChild's secondary disability:AutismDeafDeaf BlindnessDevelopmental delayEmotional DisturbanceHearing ImpairmentIntellectual DisabilityOrthopedic ImpairmentOther Health Impairment (ADD/ADHD)Specific Learning Disability (Dyslexia)Speech or Language ImpairmentVisual Impairment-BlindnessIndividual members will be provided a login that gains full access to all areas of the Membership Only section of the Autism Housing Pathways website. Members are pre-registered for all Family Action Meetups.I would like to register for:(Required)FAMS July 27\, 2026FAMS August 24\, 2026FAMS September 28\, 2026FAMS October 26\, 2026FAMS November 23\, 2026FAMS December 28\, 2026FAMS January 25\, 2027FAMS February 22\, 2027FAMS March 22\, 2027FAMS April 26\, 2027FAMS May 24 2027FAMS June 28\, 2027Total\n \n Members Discount Code This field is hidden when viewing the formFamily Action Meetup you will attend:(Required)January 26\, 2026February 23\, 2026March 23\, 2026April 27\, 2026This field is hidden when viewing the form2nd Family Action Meetup you will attend:(Required)January 26\, 2026February 23\, 2026March 23\, 2026April 27\, 2026This field is hidden when viewing the form3rd Family Action Meetup you will attend:(Required)January 26\, 2026February 23\, 2026March 23\, 2026April 27\, 2026Payment MethodPayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n DiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n mm/yyyy\n mm/yyyy\n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n \n Billings Address \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://fcsn.org/zh/event/family-action-meetups/ CATEGORIES:Autism Housing Pathways ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AHPlogo-square-website-1-1-Copy.png ORGANIZER;CN="Federation for Children with Special Needs":MAILTO:info@fcsn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T210000 DTSTAMP:20260113T194419Z CREATED:20260113T194419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T194419Z UID:10002359-1771873200-1771880400@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/zh/event/br-transition-2-23-26/ 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:20260224T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T193000 DTSTAMP:20260113T212215Z CREATED:20260113T212215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T212215Z UID:10002364-1771957800-1771961400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Sharing Your Story DESCRIPTION:Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass\nOrganizing 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. \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/zh/event/sharingyourstory-2-24-26/ 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:20260225T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T203000 DTSTAMP:20260225T220821Z CREATED:20260113T211628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T220821Z UID:10002362-1772044200-1772051400@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility [CANCELLED] 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/zh/event/br-ee-2-25-26/ 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:20260226T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T100000 DTSTAMP:20260109T172915Z CREATED:20260109T172915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T172915Z UID:10002348-1772096400-1772100000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:RTSC SESP Coffee And Connections 02/26/26 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/zh/event/rtsc-sesp-coffee-and-connections-02-26-26/ 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:20260226T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T170000 DTSTAMP:20260217T223718Z CREATED:20260217T223718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T223718Z UID:10002531-1772121600-1772125200@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Planificación de la Transición DESCRIPTION:Español:\nEste taller se enfoca en la planificación de la transición para los estudiantes a medida que se acercan a la vida adulta. Hablaremos sobre los servicios de transición\, las metas postsecundarias (educación\, empleo y vida independiente) y cómo el IEP apoya los planes futuros del estudiante.\nEnglish:\nThis workshop focuses on transition planning for students as they move toward adulthood. We will discuss transition services\, postsecondary goals (education\, employment\, and independent living)\, and how the IEP supports the student’s future plans. URL:https://fcsn.org/zh/event/planificacion-de-la-transicion-2-26-26/ 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:20260226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T200000 DTSTAMP:20260129T174537Z CREATED:20260129T174537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T174537Z UID:10002492-1772128800-1772136000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Discipline and Suspension Training 02/26/26 DESCRIPTION: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 suspensions\, procedures for out of school suspensions and expulsions\, and legal protections for students on IEPs including the Manifestation Determination Review. \n  \nFor questions\, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342. URL:https://fcsn.org/zh/event/discipline-and-suspension-training-02-26-26/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Families,RTSC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Fotolia_1686833_S-600-400-e1764536733951.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T203000 DTSTAMP:20260113T212030Z CREATED:20260113T212030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T212030Z UID:10002363-1772130600-1772137800@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/zh/event/br-iep-2-26-26/ 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:20260228T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T093000 DTSTAMP:20260128T163052Z CREATED:20260128T163052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T163052Z UID:10002483-1772265600-1772271000@fcsn.org SUMMARY:Special Education Surrogate Parent Online Orientation Training Part One 02/28/26 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/zh/event/special-education-surrogate-parent-online-orientation-training-part-one-02-28-26/ 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 END:VCALENDAR