Newton
Newton Public Schools Coordinated Program Review Report--2007
The Massachusetts Department of Education reviews each district's special education programs every 6 years, looking for compliance with special education and disability regulations. This report contains the findings from the most recent compliance review.
Newton Public Schools Guide to Special Education Programs--2008/2009
This document provides an overview of programs that are available at the preschool, elementary, middle, and high school levels. Information outlined includes program descriptions, student information, specialist services available, staffing, and curriculum.
Newton Public Schools Office of Student Services
617-559-6025 phone
Contact Information for Newton Public Schools Student Services--2009/2010
Newton Public Schools Student Services Organizational Chart--2009/2010
Newton Public Schools Special Education Transportation Office (for students whose transportation is provided as part of an IEP)
617-559-9051 phone
617 559-9039 fax
Special Education Transportation Guidelines for Parents and Staff (5/08)
NoNAP, the Network of Newton Autism Parents, is a group of parents who share information about educational and therapeutic interventions to help children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Members help each other and work with the Newton Public Schools to improve the educational experience for children with ASD in Newton. Membership is free and confidential. Go to www.yahoogroups.com and search for NoNAP, then follow the directions for joining.
Project INTERFACE, an initiative to improve the integration of mental health services within school systems and their greater community. The primary goal of Project INTERFACE is to enhance, improve, or develop collaborative efforts between school-based mental health services and community mental health systems and services.
Help line: 617-332-3666 x 411
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Department of Education Special Education Home Page
Concord Special Education PAC web site (has many Mass. resources)
A Parent's Guide to Special Education (available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese)
www.spedchildmass.com (many programs and resources listed)
Other Resources
An Overview of Special Education Transportation
Wrightslaw (education law and advocacy resources)
Family Information Guide to Assistive Technology
Guide to the IEP Process
Basic Special Education Process Under IDEA
www.schoolpsychiatry.org
Think:Kids
Annotated list of 40 special education blogs 