Special Education

MassAbility Resources

MassAbility is a state agency dedicated to empowering students with disabilities, providing them with the tools and support necessary to succeed in both their education and professional endeavors. We recently held an information session on how MassAbility can assist in creating a smooth transition into adulthood.

If you'd like to learn more, please view the recording and slide presentation linked below:

MassAbility Presentation Recording

MassAbility PowerPoint Presentation

MassAbility Presentation Recording

MA New IEP Improvement Project

DESE Info for Parents on New IEP

Arlington Public Schools most recent Tiered Focus Monitoring Review (TFM) was conducted by the Department's Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM). The purpose of the Tiered Focus Monitoring Review is to monitor compliance with regulatory requirements focusing on special education and civil rights. Each school district, charter school, vocational school, and virtual school undergoes a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review every three years. The Department is pleased to report that the district was found to be in compliance with all criteria reviewed; no corrective action is required at this time.

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Callers can use Mass Relay (7-1-1). 7-1-1 is the single, toll-free, nationwide number that gives everyone access to relay services. People can simply dial 7-1-1 from any phone to reach someone who uses a standard phone or a TTY. An operator will relay verbatim the conversation between the parties.

You can also chat with us online at mass211.org
Call 2-1-1 or 1-877-211-6277
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Childcare ext 23
Call2Talk (Mental Health Line) ext 25
Child Requiring Assistance ext 24
Disaster ext 20

Thank you very much and we appreciate everyone's efforts to keep our community healthy.

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
[email protected]

Middle School: Kelley Bostwick [email protected]

Elementary (Bishop, Peirce, & Stratton): Kristin Burke
[email protected]

Elementary (Dallin & Thompson): Chris Carlson [email protected]

Elementary (Brackett & Hardy): Louisa Popkin
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Early Childhood: Joyce Schlenger
[email protected]

Out of District: Chris Carlson
[email protected]