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...
NAMI Mass Statewide Family-to-Family Groups for Caregivers of Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
Virtual Statewide, October 2 – November 20, 2026, with the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Alliance of Mental Illness / NAMI Mass. Free. NAMI Family-to-Family is an education program for family members of people diagnosed with...
Support Groups for Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children & Teens
Virtual Groups, October – December, 2026, with the Chris Walsh Center for Educators and Families of MetroWest at Framingham State University. A welcoming space for caregivers of children with unmet needs. Sessions will be facilitated...
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...
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...
Advocacy Bootcamp en español/El Campamento de Abogacía en español
Boston, MA, & Zoom, 24 de octubre, 7, 14 y 21 de noviembre, 2026, con MassFamilies. La región Metro de MassFamilies invita a las familias hispanohablantes con niños (desde el nacimiento hasta los 12 años)...
Strengthening Partnerships in Action Workshop Series
Webinar Series, October 27 – December 3, 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Want a taste of the Strengthening Partnerships framework before committing to the full Train the Trainer? The...
Disability Youth Services Job Lab
July 23rd, 2026, with Disability Advocates Advancing our Healthcare Rights (DAAHR). Disability Advocates is hosting the Advancing our Healthcare Rights (DAAHR) virtual forum on changes and threats to Medicaid-funded home and community-based services (HCBS) in...
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...
Grupo de Apoyo Familia
Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2027, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos...
Suicide Prevention Conference
Bedford, NH, November 13, 2026, by the Southern NH Area Health Education Center. Fortifying Hope across the Lifespan is a statewide conference dedicated to advancing suicide prevention, mental health, and support for those impacted by...
Family Resource Fair for All Disabilities
Billerica, MA, November 14, 2026, with the Billerica SEPAC. Join ua free community resource fair connecting families of children with disabilities and special needs with local organizations, schools, support services, recreation programs, healthcare providers, advocacy...
From Definition to Diagnosis: Evolving Approaches to Dyslexia Evaluation
Webinar, November 17, 2026, the Landmark School in Prides Crossing. The revised IDA definition of dyslexia reflects two decades of advances in research and our understanding of dyslexia. But what does it mean for those...
Building Post-High School Services for Students with Disabilities
Webinar, November 18, 2026, with the Institute for Community Inclusion MA Center in Boston. What do strong post-high school services look like in practice? Join Maria Paiewonksy and the MA Center to explore ways to...
Understanding the IEP
Webinars, November 18 & December 2, 2026, with Communitas of Wakefield, MA. Join Communitas’ Family Support and Education Advocate Michele LaCourt for a Workshop on Understanding the IEP. This two-part workshop will help families better...
Sensory Processing: Beginning Strategies for Parents (Part 2)
Virtual, November 18, 2026, with Families Like Ours. Sensory Processing: Beginning Strategies for Parents Part 1. Why does my child cover their ears? Why do they hate certain clothes? Why are they constantly moving, jumping,...
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 &...
The Mental Health IEP
Webinar, November 23, 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,...
Let’s Talk Inclusion: Monthly Virtual Series
Virtual, November 24, 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. November topic – meet Dr. Lusa Lo, professor of special education, UMass Boston.* FCSN’s Let’s Talk Inclusion series is offered in...
My Kid Is Not Going to School – What Now?
Webinar, November 30, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant only for family members raising children with mental health needs, as well as...
Massachusetts’ Anti-Bullying Law and IEP & School-Wide Strategies To Prevent Bullying Of Students with Disabilities
Webinar, November 30, 2026, with the Bridgewell Family Support Center of Peabody, MA. Presented by Johanne Pino, Project Outreach and Training Coordinator, Young Adult Leaders Fellowship Supervisor, Massachusetts Advocates for Children* This workshop will address...
ADHD Parent Support Group in Northampton
Virtual, December 1, 2026, 6:30, p.m., and the first Tuesday of each month through 2027, with Valley ADHD. Free. Topic: Drop in Discussion Group.This monthly, education and support group is for parents and caregivers of...
Understanding the IEP
Webinars, December 2, 2026, with Communitas of Wakefield, MA. Join Communitas’ Family Support and Education Advocate Michele LaCourt for a Workshop on Understanding the IEP. This two-part workshop will help families better understand the IEP...
How To Give Clear Directions
Webinar, December 3, 2026, with Triumph, Inc., Coordinated Family and Community Engagement CFCE, Taunton Family Resource Center And Early Childhood Training & Consultation. Part of the Triumph Back pack Series – For parents & adult...
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Virtual, December 8, 2026, with LUK, Inc. of Fitchburg, MA. .Join the LUK Community Training Academy for this free virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. This training takes place on Zoom, and has three...
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
Virtual, December 17, 2026, with LUK, Inc. of Fitchburg. Join the LUK Community Training Academy for a free virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid Training. This training has three hours of pre-work before the training...
Bureau of Special Education Appeals “Mediation & Facilitation”
Webinar, January 5, 2027, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. In an effort to ensure that they are meeting the needs of families and school districts in Massachusetts, the Mediators at the Massachusetts’...
ADHD Parent Support Group in Northampton
Virtual, January 5, 2027, 6:30, p.m., and the first Tuesday of each month through 2027, with Valley ADHD. Free. Topic: Drop in Discussion Group.This monthly, education and support group is for parents and caregivers of...
Using Positive Language To Improve Behavior
Webinar, January 7, 2027, with Triumph, Inc., Coordinated Family and Community Engagement CFCE, Taunton Family Resource Center And Early Childhood Training & Consultation. Part of the Triumph Back pack Series – For parents & adult...
All About Special Education Mediation and IEP Facilitation
Webinar, January 14, 2027, with the Peabody SEPAC. Join Peabody SEPAC and Leslie Bock, Mediator with the Bureau of Special Education Appeals, with a discussion All About Special Education Mediation and IEP Facilitation.
Registration is required.
Let’s Talk Inclusion: Monthly Virtual Series
Virtual, January 26, 2027, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. January topic – meet Laurie VanderPloeg, Associate Director, Council for Exceptional Children* FCSN’s Let’s Talk Inclusion series is offered in partnership...
ADHD Parent Support Group in Northampton
Virtual, February 2, 2027, 6:30, p.m., and the first Tuesday of each month through 2027, with Valley ADHD. Free. Topic: Drop in Discussion Group.This monthly, education and support group is for parents and caregivers of...
How To Use Social Stories To Teach Your Child New Skills & Expectations
Webinar, February 4, 2027, with Triumph, Inc., Coordinated Family and Community Engagement CFCE, Taunton Family Resource Center And Early Childhood Training & Consultation. Part of the Triumph Back pack Series – For parents & adult...
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Advocacy Day
State House in Boston, MA, February 10, 2027. Brain Injury Advocacy Day is a great opportunity for you to learn about the BIA-MA’s legislative agenda, to meet with your legislators or their staff, to advocate...
Let’s Talk Inclusion: Monthly Virtual Series
Virtual, February 23, 2027, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. February topic – TBA. FCSN’s Let’s Talk Inclusion series is offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary...
How To Help Your Child Understand And Label Emotions
Webinar, March 4, 2027, with Triumph, Inc., Coordinated Family and Community Engagement CFCE, Taunton Family Resource Center And Early Childhood Training & Consultation. Part of the Triumph Back pack Series – For parents & adult...
Massachusetts’ Anti-Bullying Law and IEP & School-Wide Strategies To Prevent Bullying Of Students with Disabilities
Webinar, March 22, 2027, with the Peabody SEPAC. Peabody SEPAC is collaborating with Massachusetts Advocates for Children to bring you Anti-Bullying Training- Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Law: IEP and Schoolwide Strategies to Prevent Bullying of Students with...
Let’s Talk Inclusion: Monthly Virtual Series
Virtual, March 30, 2027, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. March topic – TBA. FCSN’s Let’s Talk Inclusion series is offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary...
Sensory-Friendly Performance of “Ocean Blue”
Providence, RI, April 3, 2027. Presented in Partnership with The Autism Project. “Ocean Blue” is a theatrical journey through the wonders of our planet’s oceans. When Charlie, a young crab longing for a different life,...
The Massachusetts School Counselors Association Conference
Framingham, MA, with Virtual Options, April 5 & 6, 2027. Keynote Speaker: Terri Tchorzynski – Courageous Redesign: Designing Proactive Systems for Stronger Student Outcomes. Over the last few years it has become evident that the plates...
Bureau of Special Education Appeals “Mediation & Facilitation”
Webinar, April 6, 2027, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. In an effort to ensure that they are meeting the needs of families and school districts in Massachusetts, the Mediators at the Massachusetts’...
Let’s Talk Inclusion: Monthly Virtual Series
Virtual, April 27, 2027, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. April topic – TBA. FCSN’s Let’s Talk Inclusion series is offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary...
Developmental Relationship-Based Interventions (DRBI) Symposium
Marlborough, MA, May 14 – 16, 2026, with the Coalition for Developmental Approaches. The Coalition for Developmental Approaches, formerly the DIR/Floortime Coalition, are parents, families, and professionals promoting parent and family choice in treatments. They...
PPAL’s Annual Children’s Mental Health Conference
Online event, May 21, 2027, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Recognize the importance of lived experience, watch PPal award their Children’s Mental Health Community Awards, and attend morning and afternoon workshops on...
