Acton, MA, October 9th – November 11th, 2019. Free. For parents and family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional or behavioral issues. It provides importantl strategies for taking care of your child and learning[...]

Across Greater Massachusetts, October 19th, 2019. October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Individuals and families are invited to join Decoding Dyslexia Massachusetts families for family activities as they wait for the  Zakim Bridge to light Red.[...]

Beaman Library, West Boylston, MA, October 19th, 2019. Get practical strategies to help your child become more successful with organization, time management, and study skills that will assist them in starting off the school year[...]

Dartmouth High School, Dartmouth, October 20th, 2018, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. The Dartmouth Special Education Parent Advisory Council  Southeastern MA Community Resource & Craft Fair will feature over 125 representatives from Local Community[...]

Walpole Public Library, October 24th, 2019. Parents, teachers and children are invited to join a discussion of  how to best support elementary school children who struggle with reading. Hear Emily Gibbons, a certified dyslexia practitioner, founder of[...]

Needham, MA, October 24th, 2019. According to cognitive scientists, learning is changing your long-term memory. Sounds simple enough, but changing long-term memory requires the learner to spend time and effort with the idea or skill to[...]

Needham Town Hall, Needham, MA, October 24th, 2019. Needham Youth and Family Services Presents a workshop designed specifically for parents, in which they will learn: •  Strategies to help your child get “unstuck” when he/she[...]

Lexington, October 25th, 2019. Executive Function through Elementary, Middle, and High School: Framing Homework and Project-based Learning will support collaboration with educators, school administrators and parents. * Parents will gain an understanding of :  •[...]

Belmont Library Assembly Room, Belmont, MA, October 27th, 2019. October is Dyslexia Awareness Month – this event is for families of students with identified Dyslexia and those with questions about their students’ learning, any interested[...]

Boxford, MA, October 28th, 2019. The Tri-Town SEPAC will host two speakers for this workshop: *  Solving the Dyslexia Paradox – Dr. Nadine Gaab will discuss the importance of brain development, early identification, and intervention.[...]

Northampton, MA, Fall & Winter 2019. The Pioneer Valley ADHD Families Parent Support Group is for parents and caregivers to receive ADHD information and support, be heard without being judged, learn how to cope with[...]

Natick High School, November 4th, 2019. Phyllis Fagell author of Middle School Matters, will show you that you’re not alone, and share  tips that will help you preserve your relationship with your child as you[...]

Taunton, MA, November 7th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Angela Ferreira, Educational Consultant with The Arc of Bristol County, will discuss the different parts of the IEP document, what types of information belongs[...]

Norwood, MA, November 14th & 15th, 2019. Keynote Speakers for this event will be Dr. Leanne Hawken, Professor, University of Utah, and Dr. Tim Lewis, Professor, University of Missouri, Co-Director, National Technical Assistance Center for PBIS.[...]

Westwood, MA, November 18th, 2019. This workshop provides etiology and treatment of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). With an emphasis on a strength based perspective on how to view your child’s ADHD, parents will[...]

Natick Public Library, Natick, MA, November 18th, 2019.  This workshop, for parents, guardians and educators of middle school and high school students, will include four presenters including: * Jennifer Flewelling, M.Ed. — New Coach Trainer and[...]

Natick High School, November 20th, 2019. Bullying Prevention Forum: How Can We Address Online Cruelty? How can we promote a civil and inclusive community while still supporting freedom of speech? * Join a discussion with internet[...]

Northampton, MA, Fall & Winter 2019. The Pioneer Valley ADHD Families Parent Support Group is for parents and caregivers to receive ADHD information and support, be heard without being judged, learn how to cope with[...]

Taunton, MA, February 6th, 2020. Suspensions & Discipline in Special Education is a workshop that identifies school responsibilities for discipline, range of consequences for rule violations, difference between suspensions, expulsions and emergency removals, procedures for out[...]

Ashland, MA, March 24th, 2020. Free and open to the Public. A speaker from the Federation for Children with Special Needs, will introduce and discusses  the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and how children with[...]

North Reading, MA, March 24th, 2020. Free and open to the Public. A speaker from the Federation for Children with Special Needs, will introduce and discusses  the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and how children[...]

Worcester, April 4th – May 9th, 2020. Free. The Children’s Art and Recreation Experience is for children with moderate special needs ages for ages 6+, while Horizon theater and music program is for teens. Student[...]

Ashland, MA, April 7th, 2020. The Ashland Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host a licensed psychologist who has been working in and with schools for over 20 years. She has extensive experience with school-age[...]

Westwood, MA, April 23rd, 2020. This workshop provides an overview of specific legal requirements pertaining to the unique learning needs of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). *  There will be an emphasis on the requirement[...]

Ashland, MA, May 14th, 2020. The Ashland Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host Scott O’Donnell,  a Special-Needs Advocate whose youngest son was diagnosed with Dyslexia. He has completed the Parent Consultant Institute Training through[...]