A Parent’s Guide to Special Education. Written by the Federation for Children with Special Needs in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Education. The Guide is meant to serve as a resource for parents and the organizations that serve them. The Guide contains the most current and accurate information available regarding the special education system in Massachusetts.
English
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Spanish
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Portuguese
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Parent's Rights in Special Education Handouts
The Individualized Educational Program (IEP)