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Department of Special Education
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Framingham Public Schools provides a broad array of services for children and youth identified with disabilities from the ages of three through twenty-two. State and federal special education laws and regulations, namely The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), govern the referral, evaluation, and placement procedures. Framingham Public Schools is committed to the goal of providing an appropriate education for students with needs in the least restrictive environment.
News & Events
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F-SEPAC event: Insurance Workshop
Thursday, January 11 at 6:30pm. Maximize Insurance Funded Resources for Autism And Behavioral Health
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F-SEPAC Playground Meetup
Join Framingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council (F-SEPAC) for a PLAYGROUND MEET UP at Hemenway Elementary School on Sunday, October 22nd from 2:15pm - 3:15pm!
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Social-Emotional Well-Being and Academic Success Workshop
10/14/22: This workshop aims to support caregivers of all students with social and emotional support at home and in-school, navigating health insurance, and helping your child access resources in the community.
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Coordinated Program Review Press Release
The Massachusetts Department of Education conducted a review of Framingham’s programs for Special Education, Civil Rights, and Career Education complete with a site visit in December, 2014.
District News
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Early Release + No School
3/27/24: Tomorrow, March 28, is a K-12 Early Release AND all schools are closed on Friday, March 29 (Good Friday)
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Viral TikTok Challenge
3/26/24: Shared with the community, this Smore outlines the reemerging Benadryl TikTok Challenge with caution and resources.
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Distribution of Material
3/22/24: This Smore contains submitted PDFs from Framingham-based, youth-oriented service groups for the March Distribution of Material.
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Cooler Communities Fair
3/20/24: Framingham Public Schools Department of Community Resource Development will be holding our 3rd annual Cooler Communities Fair on Saturday, Apr 27, 2024 from 10am to 1pm at Fuller Middle School.
Contact Us
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Department of Special Education
Farley Building
19 Flagg Drive
Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: 508-626-9123
Fax: 508-877-3201
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pmDirector
Laura Spear
Assistant Director
Natalia Kierul
Executive Assistant
Sandy Kivlehan
Phone: 508-424-3458
Fax: 508-877-3201