Apply by July 27th, 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Training takes place September 20 – December 13th, 2025, with an in-person Saturday sessions. Participants must be the parent or primary caregiver responsible for day-to-day care for children or youth ages 3-21 who have special health care needs. Special health care needs can be medical, behavioral, developmental.
* Gain the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to become an effective changemaker—working collectively with a cohort of participants to shape policies, programs, and practices that affect students with disabilities across the state of Massachusetts.
* With your cohort, you will work toward improving a real issue. Gain experience with collaboration, build on each other’s skills, and strengthen your own.
Session topics include:
Foundational knowledge on relevant special education laws and policies
Types of advocacy, Problem identification
Power mapping, Goal setting, Project management skills
Communication skills, Teamwork and leadership skills
Campaign planning, Coalition building
For more information visit https://fcsn.org/changemakers/#1751054895356-475966f0-085b or contact info@FamilyLeadershipMA.org
