COVID-19 Information and Resources for Special Educators

On this page are resources and information from the Department, the U.S. Department of Education, and other sources regarding special education in the COVID-19 environment. The page is update additional guidance is available.

Please note that this page includes information that is supplemental to the resources and guidance regarding education for all students that is published on the Department's website at DESE COVID-19 Information and Resources.

Guidance and Resources:

Guidance Regarding Instruction and Services for Students with Disabilities in the COVID-19 Environment:

Reducing or Eliminating the Use of Time-Out Rooms During the 2021-2022 School Year
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Schools and Districts Regarding Special Education — Revised February 2022
Family Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Compensatory Services and Recovery Support for Students with IEPs During the COVID-19 Pandemic — September 2020

Family Resources and Information:

Fiscal Considerations:

U.S. Department of Education Question and Answer: Flexibility on IDEA Part B Fiscal Requirements specific to the COVID-19 pandemic — June 26, 2020
U.S. Department of Education Question and Answer: IDEA Part B Use of Funds specific to the COVID-19 pandemic — June 25, 2020

Procedural Safeguards:

U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) FAQ related to the provision of IEP services during the pandemic — September 28, 2020
U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs Question and Answer: IDEA Part B Procedural Safeguards specific to the COVID-19 pandemic — June 30, 2020

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Fax: 781-338-3371
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Last Updated: August 1, 2022