FAQs for serving students with disabilities during COVID-19
- Where can I find COVID-19 Vaccine frequently asked questions? Also in Arabic, Chinese & Spanish.
- 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 COVID-19 Information and Resources for Special Educators
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/.
Tiered Focused Monitoring Report for ELL
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
p: 781-326-7500 x1345
Administrative Assistant
Leeann Plouffe
p: 781-326-7500 x1345
Out of District Coordinator
Kelly Grant
p: 781-326-7500 x1389
Out of District Administrative Assistant and Special Education Finance Clerk/Medicaid Analyst
Karen Dullea
p: 781-326-7500 x1502
K-5 Department Head - Deerfield, Hanlon & Sheehan Schools
Glen Atkinson
p: 781-326-7500 x5106
Preschool Director and K-5 Department Head - Downey School
Lisa Freedman
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
p: 781-326-7500 x5108
This Notice provides you with important information about your right to be involved in planning your
student’s special education.
English- revised 11/2019
Each translation glossary lists seventy-nine (79) English terms and their foreign language equivalents as used throughout the translated documents.
220 Nahatan Street
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone:781-326-7500
Fax:781-326-8154
200 Nahatan Street
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone:781-326-7500 ext.3301
Fax:781-461-8561
850 High Street
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone:781-326-7500 ext.2336
Fax:781-326-2709
72 Deerfield Avenue
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone:781-326-7500 ext.8504
Fax:781-320-0189
250 Downey Street
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone:781-326-7500 ext.8386
Fax:781-329-7642
790 Gay Street
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone:781-326-7500 ext.8424
Fax:781-326-2702
80 Martha Jones Road
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone:781-326-7500 ext.6321
Fax:781-255-9277
549 Pond Street
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone:781-326-7500 ext.7100
Fax:781-769-8046
200 Nahatan Street
Westwood, MA 02090
Phone:781-326-7500 ext.5113
Fax:781-461-9782