Who knew that planning for family engagement could be such fun? Ann Teng (An-Che Teng, MPP), Aceriane L., and Cambria Russell spent the day with Olga Lopez from DESE's Family Engagement Department, reviewing plans for the 2024-25 school year. We discussed how family engagement can support newcomer and other immigrant families, the impact of family engagement on improving attendance, and how the work of the Federation complements and supports DESE's work. #FamilyEngagement #Partnerships #DESE #CommunityConnections #BuildingRelationships #CollaborativePlanning #StrongerTogether MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN)
Individual and Family Services
Boston, Massachusetts 2,023 followers
About us
The Federation for Children with Special Needs provides information, support, and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their communities. We are committed to listening to and learning from families, and encouraging full participation in community life by all people, especially those with disabilities. The Federation believes that individual differences in people are a natural part of life, and that disabilities provide children and adults with unique perspectives, insights and abilities which contribute to the overall well-being of society. The Federation values children as the hope for the evolving improvement of humankind, and places great value on the family as a caring protector of children's vulnerability, as well as a catalyst for their healthy growth and development. The Federation places a tremendous value on parents because of the contributions they make as the leaders of families toward supporting the health, education, and development of their children at home and in society. The Federation promotes the active and informed participation of parents of children with disabilities in shaping, implementing, and evaluating public policy that affects them. The Federation believes in the power of parents helping parents and has infused a proven model of peer support throughout all its work. Most Federation staff members are parents or family members of children with disabilities and people with disabilities.
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https://fcsn.org
External link for Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN)
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- special needs, DCF-involved youth, Masshealth, Special health needs, Community services, Multilingual outreach, Parent support, Disability rights, Self-advocacy, Special education, and IEP
Locations
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Primary
The Schrafft Center
529 Main Street, Suite 1102
Boston, Massachusetts 02129, US
Employees at Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN)
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Tabatha Claudia Flores
Parent SEPAC Liaison (Special Education Parent Advisory Council)
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Jennifer Fleming
Special Projects Coordinator at Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN)
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Jerry Coffey
Special Education Surrogate Parent at Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN)
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Dr. Regina M. Robinson, Ed.D.
Deputy Commissioner at MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Updates
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Wondering whether to disclose a disability at work? 🤔 Disclosing a disability or health condition at work can feel & be risky. While you might get the accommodations you need, you could also be met with suspicion, resentment, and accusations of making it all up. Research shows that many disabled employees experience some form of workplace discrimination, including hiring biases, pay gaps, bullying, and general mistreatment. For those with no apparent or "invisible" conditions, a “You look fine” response can make disclosure even harder. In this article, author Dr. Ludmila N. Praslova discusses why disclosure is challenging, how to decide whether the risk is worth taking, and how you can seek out a network that supports you. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/eKgGi54v #WorkforceWednesday #fcsnma #InclusiveEmployment #DisabilityRights #InvisibleDisabilities #DisabilityDisclosure Harvard Business Review
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Do you work with youth and families looking for info on transition assessment? The Collaborative Assessment Guide from NTACT:C has a collection of great activities to help youth and families explore the post-secondary transition planning process. Explore the Collaborative Assessment Guide at https://lnkd.in/e87zPNGk #TransitionAssessment #PostSecondaryTransition #TransitionTuesday #YAFC #fcsnma
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Join us on Saturday, June 22nd at the Roxbury Library to learn about MRC's NextGen Careers initiative and our Connecting YOUth monthly youth chat alongside other young adults and families from your community. We'll have food, fun prizes, & lots of information and resources to help young adults prepare for the world of work after high school! When: 9:30am to 12pm Where: Roxbury Library (149 Dudley Street, Roxbury MA, 02119) For more information and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/eq7DiMW6 #NextGenCareers #PostSeconaryTransition #CareerFair #ResourceFair #ConnectingYOUth #BostonPublicLibrary #MRC #InclusiveEmployment Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) Boston Public Library
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Get ready for the New IEP form with the Federation! ⭐ We're here to help families and professionals stay ahead of the game, ensuring you feel confident and ready for this upcoming change. Register at https://lnkd.in/eczzbmbA #NewIEP #IEP #DESE #SpecialEducation #Massachusetts
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Whether you're mastering English or fluent in multiple languages, you can take advantage of Career & Technical Education programs in your area. #CTEforAll #InclusiveEducation #CareerEducation #Bilingual #LanguageAccess #ESL #ELL
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The Transition TA Toolkit has a new name and content! NTACT:C has updated and expanded their Transition Technical Assistance Toolkit for broader use in education and vocational rehabilitation (VR). It has been renamed The Collaborative Assessment Guide for Transition Planning, it is intended to help develop a coordinated assessment approach for transition planning and service delivery. Check out the guide at https://lnkd.in/ejdpGWqS Note: To access this guide, you must create a login and password. It is worth it as NTACT:C has tons of resources! #Transition #VocationalRehabilitation #PostSecondaryTransition #IEP #SpecialEducation #WorkforceWednesday #fcsnma SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
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What do you value most in a workplace? Independence, close relationships with colleagues, or setting your own pace? Whether you’re exploring careers or job searching, knowing what matters most to you can guide you to make informed decisions and ask the right questions in interviews. Discover your work values today using Career One Stop's Work Values Matcher: https://lnkd.in/dPbRhbxt 🌟 #JobSearchTips #WorkLifeBalance #CareerExploration #JobHuntSuccess #TransitionTuesday #YAFC #fcsnma
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One of the biggest changes in Massachusetts's revamped New IEP form is the increased opportunity for input from students and their families. 💡 Join us for this FREE virtual workshop to learn what these changes are and how to make the most of them for your student! Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/e4RXV76v #NewIEP #SpecialEducation #IEP #Massachusetts #FamilyEngagement #K12 #InclusiveEducation #DESE
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Interacting with new people in a new environment can be challenging & overwhelming. Join us for a workshop designed to help youth, young adults, and their families explore strategies to make meeting new people easier and more enjoyable. Facilitated by Elizabeth Yancy Bostic, EMBA and presented by Christina Gravina, M.Ed, BCBA, LABA, CEO and Founder of Bridging Independent Living Together, Inc. (BILT) A big thank you to Rebecca Davis, Director of Transition Projects at FCSN for coordinating this workshop! Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/eTrGna3d #InclusiveCommunities #NetworkingSkills #Massachusetts #VirtualWorkshop #SpecialEducation #SocialSkills