REGISTRATION OPEN!
The MDSC is pleased to launch a brand-new Education Program for families of children in Pre-K through Grade 5: Beyond the Classroom.
Designed to bring families together throughout the school year, this program combines expert guidance, practical strategies, and a supportive community to help parents feel informed, confident, and empowered in their student’s education.
Parents will take part in four in-person Parent Learning & Connection Days, focused on IEP Support, Literacy, Math, and Communication and Technology. Each session will offer a mix of expert-led learning, hands-on “Learning Labs,” and time for families to connect, ask questions, and share experiences. Parents will leave each session with tangible resources, strategies, and tools they can use to support their student both at home and at school.
The program will also include a special Student Social Learning Day, where students can engage in hands-on learning activities and connect with peers, followed by an End-of-Year Family Social to bring families together and celebrate the program.
More than a series of workshops, this program is an opportunity to build knowledge, feel supported, and gain practical tools to help every student reach their highest potential.
Read below to learn more and join us for the inaugural year of Beyond the Classroom!
Enrollment
Space for Beyond the Classroom is limited.
Registration opens Wednesday, August 19th and will close on Friday, September 11th.
Participants
Beyond the Classroom is recommended for families of students Pre-K through Grade 5.
Tuition
Tuition is $185.00 for the year.
When registering, families should purchase one ticket per family. One ticket enrolls your family in the full program.
Registration includes the following:
- Four in-person Parent Learning & Connection Days
- One in-person Student Social Learning Day
- One in-person End-of-Year Family Social
- Complimentary copy of the 2nd Edition of the MDSC Meaningful Inclusion Education Manual (e-book)
- 20% off registration for the 2026 MDSC Educators Forum
- Practical tools and resources to take home and use with your student
- Opportunities to connect with experts and other MDSC families
- If tuition is cost prohibitive, please email cforeman@mdsc.org as partial scholarships are available. Tuition may be reimbursable by your local area support agency (i.e. DDS, etc.)!
Location/Structure of Program
All Sessions will meet in-person in Burlington, MA.
Parent Learning & Connection Days
Four parent-only sessions featuring expert-led learning, hands-on Learning Labs featuring adaptive materials, practical resources, and opportunities to connect with experts and other MDSC families.
Student Social Learning Day
A special day for students to engage in hands-on learning activities, build skills, and connect with peers.
End-of-Year Family Social
Families will come together to celebrate the year, reconnect with one another, and enjoy time as a community.
Schedule
Saturday, September 19 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Navigating School Success Through the IEP
Parent Learning & Connection Day
Saturday, December 5 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Student Social Learning Day
Saturday, January 23 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Literacy at Home and School
Parent Learning & Connection Day
Saturday, March 13 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Making Math Meaningful
Parent Learning & Connection Day
Saturday, May 8 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Communication, Technology & Independence
Parent Learning & Connection Day
End-of-Year Family Social
Date & Location TBD
We look forward to learning and connecting with your family!
