Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Feb 28 all-day 
12:00 am Groton-Dunstable Regional School District, February 28th, 2019. Anxiety expert Lynn Lyons, who is also co-author of “Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents, 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle, will discuss that anxiety in many children has a generational link,[...] Feb 28 all-day 
12:00 am Curtis Middle School, Sudbury, February 28th, 2019. The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Special Education Parent Advisory Council and the Sudbury Extended Day program, present this event is for parents and professions who have or work with[...] Feb 28 all-day 
12:00 am Needham, February 28th, 2018. Free. A general introduction to dyslexia research and the neurobiology of reading. Hear about the development of the typical and atypical reading brain and how the brain changes during/after intervention. Discuss[...] Mar 2 – Apr 10 all-day 
12:00 am Dorchester & Worcester, March 2nd – April 10th, 2019. Free. Is your child on an IEP? Angry, sad, anxious, acting out or withdrawn? Are you concerned about how your child is behaving? Has your child been diagnosed with[...] Mar 2 all-day 
12:00 am Waltham, MA, March 2nd, 2019. Join the Massachusetts YES! program to celebrate Brain Awareness Month and Dyslexia. Hear from Dr. Stephanie Maddox of McClean Hospital and learn about the brain. Students will rotate through neuroscience learning[...] 
12:00 am Stow, MA, March 3rd, 2019. Deb Vlock, author of Parenting Children With Mental Health Challenges: A Guide To Life With Emotionally Complex Kids, will bring her personal experience as the mother of two children with mental health[...] Mar 4 all-day 
12:00 am Northampton. Join other parents and caregivers to receive information and support, be heard without being judged, learn how to cope with similar issues and challenges, learn about local resources for families, learn new strategies to try[...] Mar 5 all-day 
12:00 am Burlington, MA, March 5th, 2019. Free and open to the public. This workshop will cover the Individualized Education Program (IEP) document, its development, how to articulate a vision and write measurable annual goals, and how to[...] Mar 7 all-day 
12:00 am Goodnow Library, Sudbury, March 7th, 2018. The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Special Education Parent Advisory Council presents *Executive Function Workshop for Parents & Teens. A workshop designed for teens and their parents, covering the basic definition of[...] Mar 12 – Apr 23 all-day 
12:00 am Westford, MA, March 12th – April 23rd, 2019. For ages 11+ that would benefit from working with nature while learning and practicing healthy coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety, develop social and relationship skills,[...] Mar 12 – Mar 13 all-day 
12:00 am Hudson, MA, March 12 & 13, 2019. A workshop for families and professionals that looks at fetal alcohol spectrum disorders from the brain-based approach. Hear facts and statistics about FASDs, diagnosis, its neurobehavioral profile, and[...] 
12:00 am Westwood High School, March 12th, 2018. Parents and guardians will hear how they may increase their understanding of accommodations, modifications and their role on the IEP Team. Presented by Tracey Stoll, an Educational Consultant licensed in Special[...] 
12:00 am Georgetown Peabody Library in Georgetown, MA, February 12th, 2019. Understanding Dyslexia in the Context of Developmental Language will be presented by Tiffany Hogan, Director of the Speech and Language (SAiL) Literacy Lab, and Professor in the[...] Mar 13 all-day 12:00 am Hudson, MA, March 13th, 2019. Free and open to the public. This workshop will cover the Individualized Education Program (IEP) document, its development, how to articulate a vision and write measurable annual goals, and how to[...] Mar 13 all-day 12:00 am Andover, March 13th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Geared towards parents of children between the ages of 4 – 24 years old or for school professionals – faculty, counseling and heath center staff[...] Mar 14 all-day 
12:00 am Ashland Middle School, March 14th, 2019. Speaker Lynne Mitchell is a clinical social worker with over 20 years experience working with children, teens, schools, and families. She has designed and taught numerous classes for parents of[...] 12:00 am Windham, NH, March 19th, 2019. Free and open the public. Today’s children and teens are experiencing more stress and anxiety than ever before, which can have a detrimental impact on academic, social, and daily life. This[...] 
12:00 am West Bridgewater Middle/Senior School, March 20th, 2019. Cathy Hickey of the Brockton Arc and the Federation of Children with Special Needs, will discuss the ins and outs of special education rights, law, and advocacy. Join in[...] Mar 21 all-day 
12:00 am Franklin, MA, March 21st, 2019. When Friends Don’t Come Easy…Supporting Children Who Struggle Socially, will be presented by Alison Ratner Mayer. She is a Boston-based Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) providing therapy for children, adolescents,[...] Mar 27 all-day 
12:00 am Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, March 27th, 2019. The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Special Education Parent Advisory Council presents a workshop for guardians and parents regarding the unique needs of families in planning the financial and legal future[...] 
12:00 am Framingham, March 28th, 2019. Free. Michael Delman, author of Your Kid’s Gonna be Okay: Building the Executive Function Skills your Child needs in the Age of Attention will discuss what Executive Function skills are and why they[...] Apr 1 all-day 12:00 am Northampton. Join other parents and caregivers to receive information and support, be heard without being judged, learn how to cope with similar issues and challenges, learn about local resources for families, learn new strategies to try[...] 
12:00 am Fall River, April 1st, 2019. 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 disabilities can[...] Apr 2 all-day 
12:00 am Lincoln- Sudbury Regional High School, April 2nd, 2019. The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Special Education Parent Advisory Council presents Leslie Bock, Mediator, Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals will be the speaker. * Hear the how and[...] Apr 4 all-day 
12:00 am Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School, April 4th, 2019. Describes how to be an effective communicator, explains why effective communication with the school is important, summarizes the methods of communication, clarifies how to establish effective communication[...] 12:00 am Natick, April 6th, 2019. Participation in this workshop will lead to a detailed understanding and foundation of the executive function skills for immediate use in home, school and clinical settings. You will leave this seminar[...] Apr 9 all-day 
12:00 am Mansfield, MA, April 9th, 2019. This presentation will focus on middle and high-school ages. Those who lack executive function skills may find it difficult to get started on homework, to follow through on projects, to manage their[...] Apr 10 all-day 
12:00 am Natick, MA, April 10th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Hear what a neuropsychological evaluation is and how to interpret the test results. Specific information about what should be included in a comprehensive evaluation will be[...] Apr 11 all-day 
12:00 am Braintree, April 11th, 2019. Suspensions & Discipline in Special Education is a workshop that identifies the shift in student discipline from zero tolerance to safe and supportive schools, summarizes district’s behavioral expectations, identifies legal protections for[...] Apr 22 – Jun 10 all-day 
12:00 am Westford, MA, March 11th – April 27th, 2019. For ages 8 – 10 that would benefit from working with nature while learning and practicing healthy coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety, develop social and[...] Apr 25 all-day 
12:00 am West Bridgewater Middle/Senior School, April 25th, 2019. Dr. Adam Ulenski, Assistant Professor of Literacy Education and Coordinator of Graduate Literacy Programs at Bridgewater State University, will teach parents and guardians how to better support your child’s[...] Apr 25 all-day 12:00 am JFK Middle School in Northampton, April 25th, 2019. Suspensions & Discipline in Special Education is a workshop identifies the shift in student discipline from zero tolerance to safe and supportive schools, summarizes district’s behavioral expectations, identifies legal[...] Apr 29 – Jun 10 all-day 12:00 am Westford, MA, April 29th – June 10th, 2019. For ages 8 – 10 that would benefit from working with nature while learning and practicing healthy coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety, develop social and[...] Apr 30 – Jun 11 all-day 12:00 am Westford, MA, April 30th – June 11th, 2019. For ages 11+ that would benefit from working with nature while learning and practicing healthy coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety, develop social and relationship skills,[...] May 6 all-day 12:00 am Northampton. Join other parents and caregivers to receive information and support, be heard without being judged, learn how to cope with similar issues and challenges, learn about local resources for families, learn new strategies to try[...] May 14 all-day 12:00 am CENTRO, Fitchburg Massachusetts, May 14th, 2019. Suspensions & Discipline in Special Education is a workshop that identifies the shift in student discipline from zero tolerance to safe and supportive schools, summarizes district’s behavioral expectations, identifies legal[...] May 15 all-day 
12:00 am West Bridgewater Middle/Senior School, March 20th, 2019. Cathy Hickey of the Brockton Arc and the Federation of Children with Special Needs, will discuss the ins and outs of special education rights, law, and advocacy. Join in[...] May 16 all-day 
12:00 am Franklin, MA, May 16th, 2019. Speaker Dr. Edward (Ned) Hallowell practices child and adult psychiatrist. Both Ned and two of his children have ADHD themselves, and he recognizes the importance not just of proper diagnosis and[...] May 16 all-day 
12:00 am George Potter Elementary School, Dartmouth, MA, May 16th, 2019. This workshop will be presented by Sara Rodrigues, MSW, LICSW. She will focus on the nature of anxiety in children & adolescents. Sarah will provide an overview[...] May 16 all-day 
12:00 am Lexington, MA, May 16th, 2019. A common feature of weak executive function skills are reduced organization skills. Moving to higher graders “higher order thinking skills” to becomes more and more important. * Hear about practical strategies[...] May 16 all-day 
12:00 am Lincoln- Sudbury Regional High School, May 16th, 2019. Author and mental-health mom Deborah Vlock will read “snapshots” from her new book, Parenting Children with Mental Health Challenges: A Guide to Life with Emotionally Complex Kids.[...]
Feb 28 all-day
12:00 am
Groton-Dunstable Regional School District, February 28th, 2019. Anxiety expert Lynn Lyons, who is also co-author of “Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents, 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle, will discuss that anxiety in many children has a generational link,[...]
Feb 28 all-day
12:00 am
Curtis Middle School, Sudbury, February 28th, 2019. The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Special Education Parent Advisory Council and the Sudbury Extended Day program, present this event is for parents and professions who have or work with[...]
Feb 28 all-day
12:00 am
Needham, February 28th, 2018. Free. A general introduction to dyslexia research and the neurobiology of reading. Hear about the development of the typical and atypical reading brain and how the brain changes during/after intervention. Discuss[...]
Mar 2 – Apr 10 all-day
12:00 am
Dorchester & Worcester, March 2nd – April 10th, 2019. Free. Is your child on an IEP? Angry, sad, anxious, acting out or withdrawn? Are you concerned about how your child is behaving? Has your child been diagnosed with[...]
Mar 2 all-day
12:00 am
Waltham, MA, March 2nd, 2019. Join the Massachusetts YES! program to celebrate Brain Awareness Month and Dyslexia. Hear from Dr. Stephanie Maddox of McClean Hospital and learn about the brain. Students will rotate through neuroscience learning[...]
12:00 am
Stow, MA, March 3rd, 2019. Deb Vlock, author of Parenting Children With Mental Health Challenges: A Guide To Life With Emotionally Complex Kids, will bring her personal experience as the mother of two children with mental health[...]
Mar 4 all-day
12:00 am
Northampton. Join other parents and caregivers to receive information and support, be heard without being judged, learn how to cope with similar issues and challenges, learn about local resources for families, learn new strategies to try[...]
Mar 5 all-day
12:00 am
Burlington, MA, March 5th, 2019. Free and open to the public. This workshop will cover the Individualized Education Program (IEP) document, its development, how to articulate a vision and write measurable annual goals, and how to[...]
Mar 7 all-day
12:00 am
Goodnow Library, Sudbury, March 7th, 2018. The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Special Education Parent Advisory Council presents *Executive Function Workshop for Parents & Teens. A workshop designed for teens and their parents, covering the basic definition of[...]
Mar 12 – Apr 23 all-day
12:00 am
Westford, MA, March 12th – April 23rd, 2019. For ages 11+ that would benefit from working with nature while learning and practicing healthy coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety, develop social and relationship skills,[...]
Mar 12 – Mar 13 all-day
12:00 am
Hudson, MA, March 12 & 13, 2019. A workshop for families and professionals that looks at fetal alcohol spectrum disorders from the brain-based approach. Hear facts and statistics about FASDs, diagnosis, its neurobehavioral profile, and[...]
12:00 am
Westwood High School, March 12th, 2018. Parents and guardians will hear how they may increase their understanding of accommodations, modifications and their role on the IEP Team. Presented by Tracey Stoll, an Educational Consultant licensed in Special[...]
12:00 am
Georgetown Peabody Library in Georgetown, MA, February 12th, 2019. Understanding Dyslexia in the Context of Developmental Language will be presented by Tiffany Hogan, Director of the Speech and Language (SAiL) Literacy Lab, and Professor in the[...]
Mar 13 all-day
12:00 am
Hudson, MA, March 13th, 2019. Free and open to the public. This workshop will cover the Individualized Education Program (IEP) document, its development, how to articulate a vision and write measurable annual goals, and how to[...]
Mar 13 all-day
12:00 am
Andover, March 13th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Geared towards parents of children between the ages of 4 – 24 years old or for school professionals – faculty, counseling and heath center staff[...]
Mar 14 all-day
12:00 am
Ashland Middle School, March 14th, 2019. Speaker Lynne Mitchell is a clinical social worker with over 20 years experience working with children, teens, schools, and families. She has designed and taught numerous classes for parents of[...]
12:00 am
Windham, NH, March 19th, 2019. Free and open the public. Today’s children and teens are experiencing more stress and anxiety than ever before, which can have a detrimental impact on academic, social, and daily life. This[...]
12:00 am
West Bridgewater Middle/Senior School, March 20th, 2019. Cathy Hickey of the Brockton Arc and the Federation of Children with Special Needs, will discuss the ins and outs of special education rights, law, and advocacy. Join in[...]
Mar 21 all-day
12:00 am
Franklin, MA, March 21st, 2019. When Friends Don’t Come Easy…Supporting Children Who Struggle Socially, will be presented by Alison Ratner Mayer. She is a Boston-based Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) providing therapy for children, adolescents,[...]
Mar 27 all-day
12:00 am
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, March 27th, 2019. The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Special Education Parent Advisory Council presents a workshop for guardians and parents regarding the unique needs of families in planning the financial and legal future[...]
12:00 am
Framingham, March 28th, 2019. Free. Michael Delman, author of Your Kid’s Gonna be Okay: Building the Executive Function Skills your Child needs in the Age of Attention will discuss what Executive Function skills are and why they[...]
Apr 1 all-day
12:00 am
Northampton. Join other parents and caregivers to receive information and support, be heard without being judged, learn how to cope with similar issues and challenges, learn about local resources for families, learn new strategies to try[...]
12:00 am
Fall River, April 1st, 2019. 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 disabilities can[...]
Apr 2 all-day
12:00 am
Lincoln- Sudbury Regional High School, April 2nd, 2019. The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Special Education Parent Advisory Council presents Leslie Bock, Mediator, Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals will be the speaker. * Hear the how and[...]
Apr 4 all-day
12:00 am
Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School, April 4th, 2019. Describes how to be an effective communicator, explains why effective communication with the school is important, summarizes the methods of communication, clarifies how to establish effective communication[...]
12:00 am
Natick, April 6th, 2019. Participation in this workshop will lead to a detailed understanding and foundation of the executive function skills for immediate use in home, school and clinical settings. You will leave this seminar[...]
Apr 9 all-day
12:00 am
Mansfield, MA, April 9th, 2019. This presentation will focus on middle and high-school ages. Those who lack executive function skills may find it difficult to get started on homework, to follow through on projects, to manage their[...]
Apr 10 all-day
12:00 am
Natick, MA, April 10th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Hear what a neuropsychological evaluation is and how to interpret the test results. Specific information about what should be included in a comprehensive evaluation will be[...]
Apr 11 all-day
12:00 am
Braintree, April 11th, 2019. Suspensions & Discipline in Special Education is a workshop that identifies the shift in student discipline from zero tolerance to safe and supportive schools, summarizes district’s behavioral expectations, identifies legal protections for[...]
Apr 22 – Jun 10 all-day
12:00 am
Westford, MA, March 11th – April 27th, 2019. For ages 8 – 10 that would benefit from working with nature while learning and practicing healthy coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety, develop social and[...]
Apr 25 all-day
12:00 am
West Bridgewater Middle/Senior School, April 25th, 2019. Dr. Adam Ulenski, Assistant Professor of Literacy Education and Coordinator of Graduate Literacy Programs at Bridgewater State University, will teach parents and guardians how to better support your child’s[...]
Apr 25 all-day
12:00 am
JFK Middle School in Northampton, April 25th, 2019. Suspensions & Discipline in Special Education is a workshop identifies the shift in student discipline from zero tolerance to safe and supportive schools, summarizes district’s behavioral expectations, identifies legal[...]
Apr 29 – Jun 10 all-day
12:00 am
Westford, MA, April 29th – June 10th, 2019. For ages 8 – 10 that would benefit from working with nature while learning and practicing healthy coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety, develop social and[...]
Apr 30 – Jun 11 all-day
12:00 am
Westford, MA, April 30th – June 11th, 2019. For ages 11+ that would benefit from working with nature while learning and practicing healthy coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety, develop social and relationship skills,[...]
May 6 all-day
12:00 am
Northampton. Join other parents and caregivers to receive information and support, be heard without being judged, learn how to cope with similar issues and challenges, learn about local resources for families, learn new strategies to try[...]
May 14 all-day
12:00 am
CENTRO, Fitchburg Massachusetts, May 14th, 2019. Suspensions & Discipline in Special Education is a workshop that identifies the shift in student discipline from zero tolerance to safe and supportive schools, summarizes district’s behavioral expectations, identifies legal[...]
May 15 all-day
12:00 am
West Bridgewater Middle/Senior School, March 20th, 2019. Cathy Hickey of the Brockton Arc and the Federation of Children with Special Needs, will discuss the ins and outs of special education rights, law, and advocacy. Join in[...]
May 16 all-day
12:00 am
Franklin, MA, May 16th, 2019. Speaker Dr. Edward (Ned) Hallowell practices child and adult psychiatrist. Both Ned and two of his children have ADHD themselves, and he recognizes the importance not just of proper diagnosis and[...]
May 16 all-day
12:00 am
George Potter Elementary School, Dartmouth, MA, May 16th, 2019. This workshop will be presented by Sara Rodrigues, MSW, LICSW. She will focus on the nature of anxiety in children & adolescents. Sarah will provide an overview[...]
May 16 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, May 16th, 2019. A common feature of weak executive function skills are reduced organization skills. Moving to higher graders “higher order thinking skills” to becomes more and more important. * Hear about practical strategies[...]
May 16 all-day
12:00 am
Lincoln- Sudbury Regional High School, May 16th, 2019. Author and mental-health mom Deborah Vlock will read “snapshots” from her new book, Parenting Children with Mental Health Challenges: A Guide to Life with Emotionally Complex Kids.[...]
