Westwood COVID-19 Information & Resources
WPS 11/4/20 Correspondence to Families
WPS 6/23/20 Correspondence to Families
WPS 5/12/20 Correspondence to Families
WPS 4/24/20 Correspondence to Families
DESE 4/9/20 Correspondence
DESE Family Resource Toolbox
DESE COVID-19 Information and Resources for Special Educators
DESE FAQ's
3-19-20 WPS Learning Plan Communication
Please click the link above to review the final report from DESE. You can also access the report at www.doe.mass.edu/pqa/review/cpr/reports/.
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The Westwood Public Schools is committed to the provision of quality education for all students and offers an array of support services and programs in all of our schools. The Department of Student Services offers broad range of general education support services with access to Guidance Counselors, Psychologists, Nurses and English-As-A-Second Language (ELL) Staff. In addition, special education and related services are available to students who meet mandated eligibility criteria, including but not limited to, speech pathology services, occupational therapy services, and physical therapy services for eligible students. Special Educators and general educators work closely to facilitate positive, inclusive educational experiences.
Student Services Include:
· Community Partnerships
· Preschool Programs
· Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
· Special Education
· Health Services
· Guidance
· ELL
· Home/Hospital Tutoring
· Homeless Liaison Services
If you need assistance from the Westwood Public Schools Student Services Department, you are welcome to contact one of the following people:
Director of Student Services
Abigail C. Hanscom
ahanscom@westwood.k12.ma.us
p: 781-326-7500 x1345
Administrative Assistant
Leeann Plouffe
lplouffe@westwood.k12.ma.us
p: 781-326-7500 x1345
Out of District Coordinator
Kelly Grant
kgrant@westwood.k12.ma.us
p: 781-326-7500 x1389
Out of District Administrative Assistant and Special Education Finance Clerk/Medicaid Analyst
Karen Dullea
kdullea@westwood.k12.ma.us
p: 781-326-7500 x1502
K-5 Department Head - Deerfield, Hanlon & Sheehan Schools
Glen Atkinson
gatkinson@westwood.k12.ma.us
p: 781-326-7500 x5106
Preschool Director and K-5 Department Head - Downey School
Lisa Freedman
lfreedman@westwood.k12.ma.us
p: 781-326-7500 x5113
K-5 Department Head - Martha Jones School
Robin Fabiano
rfabiano@westwood.k12.ma.us
p: 781-326-7500 x3137
Administrative Assistant
Karen Cafarella
kcafarella@westwood.k12.ma.us
p: 781-326-7500 x5108
