January 10th – February 14th, 2026, Live Virtual Training and in person in Boston and Metrowest locations. The Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI) is an intensive training program designed to provide all families and professionals with a solid foundation in special education laws and procedures.
* Participants have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, network with each other, and become part of a community dedicated to supporting children in special education.
* This course is open to people with all levels of experience and is a great starting place for those interested in bringing their advocacy to a higher level.
Dates & Locations:
Saturday, January 10 (in-person at the FCSN office, with hybrid option), 10am-3:30pm
Saturdays, January 31, & February 14 (in-person – location TBD in Metro-West area, with hybrid option), 10am-3:30pm
Mondays & Wednesdays, January 12-February 14, 9am-12:45pm (Virtual)
Registration required to https://fcsn.org/ptic/parent-consultant-training or contact (800) 331-0688 info@fcsn.org
In the past, some of the topics included:
- Basic Rights in Special Education
- IDEA and MGL c 71B legislative history
- Special Education advocacy and implementation of the law
- Writing Measurable IEP Goals, Effective Progress and Hot Topics
- Neuropsychological Evaluations
- Academic Evaluations, Discipline and Suspension
- Introduction to the Transition Planning Process
- Transition Assessments, Section 504
- Families and Culture, Effective Communication
- Problem Resolution Service (PRS) Complaints, Mediation and BSEA Appeals
