FAQs for serving students with disabilities during COVID-19

• Where can I find DESE COVID-19 special education information and resources in one place?
• Where can I find the latest DESE special education FAQs?
• Where can I find the DESE special education resources spreadsheet?
• Where can I find DESE’s remote learning guidance and webpage with educational resources for all students?
• Where can I find Resources from the National Center for Systemic Instruction (NCSI)?
• Where can I find family-focused resources? Take a look at the Family Resource Toolbox.
• Information from the state on residential and congregate care? Click here.
• Where can I find federal messaging on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
• Where can I find information from the CDC on COVID-19?  Also in Spanish.

 

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

DESE 5/8/20 Correspondence - ENGLISH / CHINESE / SPANISH

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

DESE 3/30/20 Correspondence - ENGLISH / CHINESE / SPANISH

3-19-20 WPS Learning Plan Communication

 

Final Report of DESE Tiered Focused Monitoring Review

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/.

Arabic translation

Chinese translation

Spanish translation

 

Tiered Focused Monitoring Report for ELL

 

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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 and K-5 Department Head - Martha Jones School

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 x5110

 

Administrative Assistant

Karen Cafarella

kcafarella@westwood.k12.ma.us

p: 781-326-7500 x5108