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Special Approvals and Notice Requirements

PQA has responsibilities to review and act upon certain applications, requests for waivers, and notifications required by Board of Education Regulations. The information and mandated forms below should be used in responding to these requirements.

Download PDF Document  Download MS WORD DocumentMassachusetts Public and Private Day and Residential School Programs Application and Approval Standards - The revised due date for submitting this application is October 15, 2007.

View HTML PageSummary of Changes to the 2007 - 2008 Criteria Used for Massachusetts Public or Private Day or Residential Special Education School Programs
Download PDF Document  Download MS WORD DocumentForm 1
Download PDF Document  Download MS WORD DocumentForm 2
Download PDF Document  Download MS WORD DocumentForm 3
View HTML PageProcedures and Standards for Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Approval of Applications for Private School Program Reconstruction
View HTML PageMassachusetts Approved Private Special Education Schools
View HTML PagePolicy Regarding Out-Of-State Special Education Programs
View HTML PageApproved Out-of-State Special Education Schools
Download PDF Document  Download MS WORD FileCover Letter: Request for Waiver Cover Sheet
Download PDF Document  Download MS WORD FileForm B: Request for Waiver from Special Education Regulations Instructional Grouping Requirements
Age Span 603 CMR 28.06(6)(f)
Download PDF Document  Download MS WORD FileForm C: Request for Waiver fromSpecial Education Regulations: Alternative Compliance 603 CMR 28.03(5)
Download PDF Document  Download MS WORD DocumentSpecial Education Class Size Notification
Download PDF Document  Download MS WORD DocumentNotification of Use of Unapproved Massachusetts Private School Programs and Request for Pricing Authorization
View HTML PageNotification of Physical Restraints and Required Report Form


last updated: February 25, 2008
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