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May 7
-Dec 18

Parenting Neurodivergent Children Support Groups

Virtual Support Groups, through December 2026, with the Parent Helping Parents of Watertown, MA. Supporting parents with children whose brains process, learn, or behave differently. This support group is open to anyone parenting a neurodivergent...

Jun 27
-Dec 26

Black Autism Coalition Support Groups

Virtual Groups, every 2nd and fourth Saturday of each month. With the Black Parent Autism Coalition in Fitchburg, MA. You are not alone. A safe, supportive space for parents and caregivers of autistic children and...

Jul 1
-Mar 3

Ask The Advocates! Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins

Virtual, with the Arc of Bristol County, the first Wednesday of each month. Ask The Advocates!Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins.  Do you have questions about the special education process? Wondering how to request evaluations from your student’s...

Jul 2
-Dec 1

Navigating Transition Workshop Series

Online Series, the first Tuesday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Join the FCSN on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-7 to hear from experts on...

Jul 9

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

Ayer, MA, July 9th, 2026, with LUK, Inc. and Nashoba Boards of Associated Health. The Fitzpatrick Collaborative. This training is a blended format, and has two hours of pre-work before the training so that the...

Jul 13
-Jul 17

Strengthening Partnerships: Train the Trainers

July 13 & July 15 (8:30-12:30pm in person) July 17 8:30-10:30am (remote), with the Massachusetts’ Statewide Family Engagment Center. Registration deadline – July cohort: June 29, 2026. Free.  * Join MASFEC for an in-depth exploration...

Jul 22

Youth Mental Health First Aid Webinars

Webinar, July 22nd, 2026, with the Arlington MA Public Schools. Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training for adults who frequently interact with youth. Learners receive free comprehensive materials on how to recognize...

Jul 27

Young Adult Mental Health Advocacy Day

Worcester, MA, July 27th, 2026. Youth MOVE Massachusetts and the Statewide Young Adult Council (SYAC) are hosting their annual Young Adult Advocacy Day event. Join a day dedicated to mental health advocacy.* At Young Adult...

Jul 28

The Mental Health IEP

Webinar, July 28th, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,...

Jul 31

Neurodiversity Family Grant Program

Deadline, July 31st, 2026, with Neurodiversity Support for Children, Inc., in Ashland, MA. NSC provides financial assistance to families with a neurodivergent child (ages 1-17). Financial assistance is offered to families for neuropsychological evaluations, advocacy...

Aug 5

Youth Mental Health First Aid Webinars

Webinar, August 5th, 2026, with the Arlington MA Public Schools. Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training for adults who frequently interact with youth. Learners receive free comprehensive materials on how to recognize...

Aug 11

Youth Mental Health First Aid Webinars

Webinar, August 11th, 2026, with the Arlington MA Public Schools. Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training for adults who frequently interact with youth. Learners receive free comprehensive materials on how to recognize...

Oct 6

Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future

University of Massachusetts Lowell, October 6th, 2026. The University of Massachusetts’ Lowell School of Education Fall Symposium is Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future. KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Deputy Commissioner Curtin, Department of Elementary and...

Oct 16

Dyslexia Conference in Boston

Boston Univeristy with online Options, October 16th, 2026, with The Dyslexia Foundation. The 2026 theme will be Dyslexia in Schools: ADHD, Anxiety and Dyslexia. More speaker and workshop information will be available Summer 2026. *...

Oct 21

Berkshire County Special Needs Community Conference

Pittsfield, MA, October 21st, 2026, with Families Like Ours. Whether you’re a parent, educator, healthcare provider, employer, neighbor, friend, or simply someone who wants to learn more, this conference may be for you. Have you...

Oct 24

Transition Conference: The Transition Journey

Framingham, MA, October 24th, 2026. The Arc of Massachusetts 2026 Transition Conference theme is Transition Journeys 2026: Tools for Today, Hope for Tomorrow. This full‑day conference is designed for families of children with intellectual and...

Oct 26

Providers’ Council of Massachusetts Annual Conference

Boston, MA, October 26th, 2026. The Providers’ Council is the largest statewide membership association for community-based organizations providing social, rehabilitation, education and health care services.2026 Theme: Unshaken in Purpose.• Celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the...

Nov 21
-Nov 22

International Mental Health Conference: Boston

In Boston with Virtual Option, November 21 & 22, 2026. Mental Health Conference 2026 — a hybrid international conference inviting mental health professionals, researchers, teachers, and campaigners worldwide.Theme: Next-Generation Mental Health: Integrating AI, Genomics &...

Jul 31

Neurodiversity Family Grant Program

Deadline, July 31st, 2027, with Neurodiversity Support for Children, Inc., in Ashland, MA. NSC provides financial assistance to families with a neurodivergent child (ages 1-17). Financial assistance is offered to families for neuropsychological evaluations, advocacy...