This guide, authored by the Federation for Children with Special Needs in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Education, is designed to serve as a valuable resource for parents and the organizations that support them. It offers the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding the special education system in Massachusetts. The Federation hopes that this publication will assist families in securing the necessary supports and services for their children with disabilities to succeed in school.
The Guide for Parents on Special Education is available in various formats and in three languages: English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
English
- PDF: Download the published version of the Guide in PDF format.
Please note: The initial printing of the English Guide contained an error on page 6. The correct information is: “Within 30 days of parental consent, credentialed trained specialists evaluate the child.” The PDF file posted as of 9 AM, December 12, 2001, and editions printed after this date, have corrected the error.
Spanish
- PDF: Download the published version of the Guide in PDF format.
(PDF files require Adobe Acrobat, which can be downloaded for free by clicking here.)
Portuguese
- PDF: Download the published version of the Guide in PDF format.
(PDF files require Adobe Acrobat, which can be downloaded for free by clicking here.)
