Special Education Knowledge Base

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) oversees Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). DESE supports and oversees local education agency's (LEAs) compliance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA and state special education law.

Families & Guardians

School & District Monitoring

Policies, Procedures and Practices

Professional Development & Technical Assistance

Dispute Resolution

Finance

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Special Education Data Reporting