Special Education Resources and Links
There are many sources both within Quincy Public Schools and outside sources such as Massachusetts state agencies and advocacy groups who can help with questions or concerns. There is an active parent's advisory committee (QPAC) which holds regular meetings to discuss special education issues. The school committee has a subcommittee on special education. We also have a section of links below.
Presentations
These presentations were given at various meetings. They contain great information on different topics.
- IDEA 2004 Reauthorization
- Presentation to QPAC
- Parent Rights and Responsibilities
- Is Special Education Right for Your Child? (Eligibility)
- Special Education Acronyms
- Parent Guide to Special Education
Special Education Links
- Massachusetts Department Education (DOE)
- DOE Special Education Main Page
- Special Education Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Special Education Parent's Guide
- Asperger's Association of New England
- Autism Society of America
- Autism-PDD Resources Network
- Doug Flutie Foundation for Autism
- Learning Disabilities Online
- Learning Disability Association of America
- Foundation for Children with Behavioral Changes
- Massachusetts PAC
- Federation of Children with Special Needs
- Massachusetts Advocacy Center
- Department of Mental Health
- Special Olympics
Special Education Links
- Massachusetts Department of Education (DOE)
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) Process
- DOE SPED Main Page
- DOE A parent's guide to special education
- Autism Society of America
- Autism-PDD Resources Network
- Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
- Learning Disabilities Online
- Learning Disability Association of America
- Foundation for Children with Behavioral Changes
- Massachusetts PAC
- Federation for Children with Special Needs
- Massachusetts Advocacy Center
- Department of Mental Health
- Special Olympics