Student Services

2024-2025 School Year

Massachusetts Dyslexia Guidelines

Final Report of DESE Tiered Focused Monitoring Review - 9/1/2023

Please click the link above to review the final report from DESE. You can also access the report at https://www.doe.mass.edu/psm/tfm/3yrcycle.html

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Tiered Focused Monitoring Report for ELL

Proportional/Equitable Share information

September 28, 2021 - Building Project Accessibility Presentation

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

Susan Maselli

smaselli@westwood.k12.ma.us

p: 781-326-7500 x1345

Administrative Assistant

Leeann Plouffe

lplouffe@westwood.k12.ma.us

p: 781-326-7500 x1345/x1346

Out of District Coordinator

Susan Maselli

smaselli@westwood.k12.ma.us

p: 781-326-7500 x1345

Out of District Administrative Assistant and Special Education Finance Clerk/Medicaid Analyst

Karen Dullea

kdullea@westwood.k12.ma.us

p: 781-326-7500 x1381

K-5 Department Head - Pine Hill & Sheehan Schools

Lindsay Strauss

lstrauss@westwood.k12.ma.us

p: 781-326-7500 x8405

Preschool Director and K-5 Department Head - Downey & Martha Jones Schools

Dan Tratt

dtratt@westwood.k12.ma.us

p: 781-326-7500 x5113

Administrative Assistant

Karen Cafarella

kcafarella@westwood.k12.ma.us

p: 781-326-7500 x8403

Special Education Child Find Notice & Kindergarten Screenings

Under federal and state special education regulations, Westwood Public Schools has a duty to locate, identify, refer, evaluate, and, if eligible, provide a free, appropriate public education to students with disabilities who reside in the town of Westwood. For parents or guardians of children ages 3-21 years of age, who have a disability or developmental delay, and who would like more information, please contact Susan Maselli, Director of Student Services at 781-326-7500 x1345.

Under the requirements of Massachusetts Special Education Law, the Westwood Public Schools is required to screen all children entering kindergarten to identify students who may have a disability that would interfere with their ability to make effective progress in an educational environment. Kindergarten screening includes an assessment of the child’s development in the areas of cognition, language, and motor skills. If your child does not attend Kindergarten in the Westwood Public Schools and will turn five years old by September 1, 2024, please contact the Westwood Public School’s Student Services Department for a screening appointment. All screenings must be completed by October 31, 2024. Please contact Susan Maselli, Director of Student Services at 781-326-7500 X1345 for more information.