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The Department has moved to 135 Santilli Highway in Everett. The Department's office and Licensure Welcome Center are open. The new location has free parking and is a short walk from the Wellington station on the MBTA's Orange Line.
Special Education

Policy and Guidance

  • Results Driven Accountability
    Overview of Results Driven Accountability for Special Education

  • Guidance
    Administrative and technical guidance on special education laws, regulations, and policies.

  • Massachusetts State Performance Plans and Annual Performance Reports
    The Massachusetts State Performance Plans and Annual Performance Reports. Additional information related to the MA SPP is also included.

  • Special Education Advisory Council
    The Special Education Advisory Council is a group of parents and professionals charged by federal special education law and the State to provide policy guidance with respect to special education and related services for children with disabilities within the Commonwealth.

Special Education Reports

These reports provide an overview of activities related to special education.

Last Updated: March 27, 2017

 
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Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149

Voice: (781) 338-3000
TTY: (800) 439-2370

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