Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
12:00 am Worcester, MA, September 18th, 2019. The Parent Professional Advocacy League’s (PPAL) Worcester Family Network Social Support Group is a confidential support group for families raising a child/youth ages 12 and under that is challenging, and[...] Sep 18 all-day 
12:00 am Pittsfield, MA, through September 2019. AUGUST 21 – Movement Disorders & Getting Organized. SEPTEMBER 18 – Non-verbal Learning Disabilities, Stress, Anxiety & Depression. Part of a free lecture series to learn how to better understand[...] Sep 21 – Oct 2 all-day 
12:00 am Worcester, September 21st – November 2nd, 2019. 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[...] Sep 26 all-day 
12:00 am Richard Murphy School, Dorchester, MA, September 26th, 2019. Presenters: Nancy Duggan – Co-Founder and Executive Director, Decoding Dyslexia Mr. Erin Fragola – Outreach Coordinator, Perkins Library Debra Gately & Christine Panarese – BPS Directors of[...] Sep 26 all-day 
12:00 am Waltham, MA, September 26th, 2019. This Massachusetts PTA Health Summit is open to PTA members, non PTA members, health and education stakeholders of all levels, in Massachusetts, including parents, educators, health and wellness experts, community[...] 
12:00 am Worcester, MA, October 2nd, 2019. The Parent Professional Advocacy League’s (PPAL) Worcester Family Network Social Support Group is a confidential support group for families raising a child/youth ages 12 and under that is challenging, and[...] Oct 3 all-day 
12:00 am Gateway Regional Middle School, Huntington, (Northampton) MA, October 3rd, 2019. Free and open to the public. Scott Noyes, author of Positive Discipline – That Works! will be exploring how we can help our kids learn[...] Oct 3 all-day 
12:00 am Shrewsbury, MA, October 3rd, 2019. This workshop will address the significant changes in special education practice that are a result of the state’s anti- bullying prevention law, focusing on both school-wide efforts to create safe and[...] Oct 7 all-day 
12:00 am 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[...] Oct 7 all-day 
12:00 am Freeman-Kennedy School, Norfolk, MA, October 7th, 2019. Free. This presentation will include an overview of the different types of social deficits that children may demonstrate, a summary of the recent research on social skills training, and[...] Oct 9 – Nov 13 all-day 
12:00 am 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[...] Oct 10 all-day 
12:00 am John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School, Middleboro, MA, October 10th, 2019. Hear Gina Gallagher and Patricia Terrasi, local authors of the book, Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid, A Survival Guide for Ordinary Parents of Special Children,[...] Oct 11 all-day 
12:00 am Bentley University, Waltham, MA, October 11th, 2019. For parents, educators, and students. Anxiety expert Lynn Lyons, who is also co-author of “Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents, 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle, will discuss what can[...] Oct 16 – Oct 18 all-day 
12:00 am Norwood, October 16th – 18th, 2019. This conference offers professionals, family members, and caregivers concepts and strategies to improve social competencies in those you support. Particularly for those who live and work with individuals with[...] Oct 17 all-day 
12:00 am THRIVE Advocacy, Marlborough, MA, October 17th, 2019. Learn about basic IEPs and 504 Plans. Special Needs Advocate Gayle R. Green will go through examples section by section to explain the process of writing an IEP[...] Oct 19 all-day 
12:00 am 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[...] Oct 20 all-day 
12:00 am 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[...] Oct 24 all-day 
12:00 am 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[...] Nov 4 all-day 12:00 am 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[...] Nov 4 all-day 
12:00 am 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[...] Nov 7 all-day 12:00 am 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[...] Nov 14 – Nov 15 all-day 
12:00 am 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.[...] 12:00 am 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[...] Dec 2 all-day 12:00 am 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[...] Feb 6 all-day 
12:00 am 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[...] Mar 7 all-day 
12:00 am Ashland, MA, March 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[...] Mar 24 all-day 
12:00 am 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[...] Mar 26 all-day 12:00 am 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[...] Apr 4 – May 9 all-day 12:00 am 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[...]
12:00 am
Worcester, MA, September 18th, 2019. The Parent Professional Advocacy League’s (PPAL) Worcester Family Network Social Support Group is a confidential support group for families raising a child/youth ages 12 and under that is challenging, and[...]
Sep 18 all-day
12:00 am
Pittsfield, MA, through September 2019. AUGUST 21 – Movement Disorders & Getting Organized. SEPTEMBER 18 – Non-verbal Learning Disabilities, Stress, Anxiety & Depression. Part of a free lecture series to learn how to better understand[...]
Sep 21 – Oct 2 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, September 21st – November 2nd, 2019. 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[...]
Sep 26 all-day
12:00 am
Richard Murphy School, Dorchester, MA, September 26th, 2019. Presenters: Nancy Duggan – Co-Founder and Executive Director, Decoding Dyslexia Mr. Erin Fragola – Outreach Coordinator, Perkins Library Debra Gately & Christine Panarese – BPS Directors of[...]
Sep 26 all-day
12:00 am
Waltham, MA, September 26th, 2019. This Massachusetts PTA Health Summit is open to PTA members, non PTA members, health and education stakeholders of all levels, in Massachusetts, including parents, educators, health and wellness experts, community[...]
12:00 am
Worcester, MA, October 2nd, 2019. The Parent Professional Advocacy League’s (PPAL) Worcester Family Network Social Support Group is a confidential support group for families raising a child/youth ages 12 and under that is challenging, and[...]
Oct 3 all-day
12:00 am
Gateway Regional Middle School, Huntington, (Northampton) MA, October 3rd, 2019. Free and open to the public. Scott Noyes, author of Positive Discipline – That Works! will be exploring how we can help our kids learn[...]
Oct 3 all-day
12:00 am
Shrewsbury, MA, October 3rd, 2019. This workshop will address the significant changes in special education practice that are a result of the state’s anti- bullying prevention law, focusing on both school-wide efforts to create safe and[...]
Oct 7 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Oct 7 all-day
12:00 am
Freeman-Kennedy School, Norfolk, MA, October 7th, 2019. Free. This presentation will include an overview of the different types of social deficits that children may demonstrate, a summary of the recent research on social skills training, and[...]
Oct 9 – Nov 13 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Oct 10 all-day
12:00 am
John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School, Middleboro, MA, October 10th, 2019. Hear Gina Gallagher and Patricia Terrasi, local authors of the book, Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid, A Survival Guide for Ordinary Parents of Special Children,[...]
Oct 11 all-day
12:00 am
Bentley University, Waltham, MA, October 11th, 2019. For parents, educators, and students. Anxiety expert Lynn Lyons, who is also co-author of “Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents, 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle, will discuss what can[...]
Oct 16 – Oct 18 all-day
12:00 am
Norwood, October 16th – 18th, 2019. This conference offers professionals, family members, and caregivers concepts and strategies to improve social competencies in those you support. Particularly for those who live and work with individuals with[...]
Oct 17 all-day
12:00 am
THRIVE Advocacy, Marlborough, MA, October 17th, 2019. Learn about basic IEPs and 504 Plans. Special Needs Advocate Gayle R. Green will go through examples section by section to explain the process of writing an IEP[...]
Oct 19 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Oct 20 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Oct 24 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Nov 4 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Nov 4 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Nov 7 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Nov 14 – Nov 15 all-day
12:00 am
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.[...]
12:00 am
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[...]
Dec 2 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Feb 6 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Mar 7 all-day
12:00 am
Ashland, MA, March 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[...]
Mar 24 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Mar 26 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Apr 4 – May 9 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
