Parent Resources
- The 13 Categories of Qualifying Disabilities under IDEA
- DESE Special Education Parent Information Page
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) Information - DESE Special Education IEP Page
- On this page, you can find the following: Is Special Education the Right Service? A Technical Service Guide; IEP Process Guide; A Parent’s Guide to Special Education; The Basic Special Education Process Under IDEA
- Requirements for the Participation of Students with Disabilities in MCAS - Manual with information on test accommodations and alternate assessments
- High School Graduation Requirements, Scholarships, and Academic Support Opportunities
- Overview of the new Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) tests. The assessments that will likely replace MCAS beginning in 2015:
- The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) is a multi-state consortium working together to develop a common set of K-12 assessments in English and Mathematics based on the Common Core State Standards and anchored in what it takes to be ready for college and careers. These new K-12 assessments will build a pathway to college and career readiness by the end of high school, mark students' progress toward this goal beginning in grade 3, and provide teachers with timely information to inform instruction and provide student support. The PARCC assessments will be ready for states to administer during the 2014-15 school year.
- Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
- Department of Mental Health (DMH)
- Department of Education (DOE)
- Department of Children and Families (DCF)
- The Federation for Children with Special Needs
- Parent Training and Information at FCSN
- MassPAC at the Federation for Children with Special Needs
- Massachusetts Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC)
- Family TIES of Massachusetts
- Disability Law Center (DLC) Protection and Advocacy Agency for Massachusetts
- The Arc of Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC)
- Parent/Professional Advocacy League
- Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc. (BAMSI)
- Transition from School to Life After
- Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
- Adoptive Families Together: Stoughton Area Parent Group Info:
- Contact: Lori Baeumler (617)587-1522, or by email by clicking here
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association
- Autism-PDD Resources Network
- Autism Research Institute
- Described and Captioned Media - Free for teachers of deaf, blind, or deaf blind students.
- The Bridge Center (formerly Handi Kids)
- Learning Disabilities Association of America
- National Down Syndrome Society
- National Federation of the Blind
- Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts
- United Cerebral Palsy
- College Guide for Students with Disabilities
- Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change
- Retail Savings Guide for People with Disabilities
- Helpful Links and Other Disability Resources - MA specific
- AffordableCollegesOnline - resources when students enter college
- Learn How to Become - financial aid sources for college
- Creating a Home Where Your Disabled Child can Thrive
- Teacher Resources for Special Needs
- Disaster Preparedness for Special Needs
- Home Accommodations for Special Needs
- Tips for Disabled Persons to Declutter and Organize their Home
- Financial Planning for Special Needs
- TheSimpleDollar.com - guide on how to plan and provide for a child with special needs.
- Academic Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
- What Colleges Do To Help The Visually Impaired
- Financial Resources and Discounts for Students With Disabilities
- How to Help Your Child with Autism Overcome Picky Eating
- The Ultimate Guide to Improving Sleep in Autistic Children
- How to Help Your Child with Autism Cope During and After a Move
- 20 Tips for Keeping Your Child with Special Needs Safe in Your Home
- Banishing the Babysitting Blues
- Travel Tips for Children with Autism
- e-Parent.com
- e-Parent.com Weekly Newsletter
Financial Resources and Discounts for Students With Disabilities