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Departments: Special Education

The Special Education Department administrative offices are located at Arlington High School, 869 Massachusetts Avenue on the 6th floor. The main phone number is 781-316-3530.

Alison Elmer, Director of Special Education
Phone: 781-316-3533
E-mail: aelmer@arlington.k12.ma.us.

 SPECIAL EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

 SPECIAL EDUCATION PRESENTATION - October 27, 2016

CHILD FIND

It is the responsibility of the Arlington Public Schools to identify any child who is a resident of Arlington, who may have a disability, regardless of the severity of the disability. It is also the responsibility of Arlington Public Schools to evaluate those students to determine if they are eligible for special education or related services under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) or 603 CMR 28 (Massachusetts Special Education Regulations).

Please see the below document for additional information.

 CHILD FIND PUBLIC NOTICE

COORDINATED PROGRAM REVIEW (CPR)

In November of 2016, the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) was on-site to complete the District's Coordinated Program Review (CPR.) A final report and corrective action plan was issued in July 2017. You can read the report in its entirety here.

MASSHEALTH (MEDICAID)

 Medicaid Consent-Specific Questions and Answers

 Massachusetts Parental Notice with One-Time Consent to Allow the School
      District To Access MassHealth (Medicaid) Benefits

PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS

 Parent's Notice of Procedural Safeguards

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

The Arlington Public Schools provides a comprehensive array of programs and services from pre-school through grades 12 designed to address the needs of identified students who have a disability and require specialized instruction. All students who are serviced with an Individual Education Program (IEP) are assigned a Special Education Liaison. This liaison serves as a case manager and contact person for staff and parents involved in the support and implementation of the student’s IEP. The liaison also collaborates with the general education teachers to ensure accommodations and modifications are implemented as outlined on the student’s IEP, as well as possibly provide direct instruction as specified on the IEP.

STAFF DIRECTORY

Please select from the below directory options to view/print a listing of administrative staff, services providers and specialists currently assigned to your child's school. Please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance.

Central Office Staff and District Wide Staff
Arlington High School Staff		Hardy Elementary Staff
Ottoson Middle School Staff		Peirce Elementary Staff
Bishop Elementary Staff		Stratton Elementary Staff
Brackett Elementary Staff		Thompson Elementary Staff
Dallin Elementary Staff		Preschool Staff