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Special Education (General)
- A Parent’s Guide to Special Education
- Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC)
- Parent’s Guide to Special Education in Massachusetts (DESE)
- IEP Goal Tracker Template (Understood.org)
Community
- Arlington Special Education Alliance (Facebook): a private group exclusively for parents and caregivers of Arlington students.
Basic Rights in Special Education:
- Understanding Basic Rights in Special Education (FCSN.org)
- Parent’s Notice of Procedural Safeguards: This guide helps parents understand their rights and the special education process when their child is referred for or receiving special education services.
- Mass Advocates for Children – Resources for Parents and Students
APS District Resources
- Special Education Staff & Contacts: Administrators, district specialists, and school-based special education liaisons
- Requesting an Evaluation: Outlines the referral workflow for initial evaluations, timelines, and how parents or staff can request special education testing through the district
- Section 504 – Covers the district’s Section 504 eligibility guidelines, accommodation plan procedures, and overlap with special education (IEP) frameworks.
- Supported Learning Communities (SLCs): Outlines the district’s specialized instruction options, including the various Supported Learning Center programs (SLC A–D)
- APS District Curriculum Accommodation Plan: This plan describes the help and support available to all students in Arlington Public Schools, regardless of Special Ed status.
- School Counseling and Social Work at APS
- APS Mental health services partnership with Cartwheel: Individual and family therapy, parent guidance, webinars and resources, and assistance with school avoidance.