Special Education
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Integrated Monitoring Review Report
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) conducted an Integrated Monitoring Review in Arlington Public Schools during the week of November 3, 2025, to evaluate the implementation of Group B Universal Standards in the program areas of special education, civil rights, and other related general education requirements.
We are pleased to report that DESE found the district to be in compliance with all Group B Universal Standards monitored during the Integrated Monitoring Review, and no corrective action is required at this time.
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Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
Alison Elmer
[email protected]
Phone: 781-316-3533
Main Office: 781-316-3530
Fax: 781-316-3647
Mailing Address
Arlington High School
Special Education Dept, 14 Mill Brook Drive
Arlington, MA 02476
Special Education Coordinators
High School: Amy Forsythe
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Ottoson Middle School: Elizabeth Rollins
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Gibbs Sixth Grade School: Jennifer Lambertz
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Elementary (Bishop, Dallin, & Peirce ): Emily Plante
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Elementary (Brackett & Thompson): Chris Carlson [email protected]
Elementary (Hardy & Stratton): Louisa Popkin
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Early Childhood: Joyce Schlenger
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Out of District: Chris Carlson
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