Addressing Challenging Behavior and How it Relates to the IEP Process: A Reference Guide for Parents

by Dana Howell, Easterseals Massachusetts on October 10, 2019

When you have a child with academic, social, or behavioral challenges, providing them with the correct supports can be an overwhelming and confusing process. How do you ensure that teachers and therapists effectively meet the needs of your child? For... Read full article

Understanding the Special Education Process and Feeling Positive About Support Received in a School

by Andrea Freeman and Tiffany Palenscar, Easterseals Massachusetts on October 10, 2019

Each child learns differently, which may mean that additional support in school is needed in certain areas. If this is the case, your child’s teacher or a school administrator may discuss having your child evaluated for special education services wi... Read full article

Knowing When You Should Request a Third Party Evaluation

by Paul Medeiros, Easterseals Massachusetts on October 10, 2019

During the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) creation process, it is not unusual for a parent to disagree with a recommendation from one or more of the school’s team members. If a compromise cannot be reached, there is a risk that this difference ... Read full article

Transition Assessments- What are they? Why are they beneficial?

by Lizzette Grattan, Easterseals Massachusetts on October 10, 2019

Transition Assessments are most commonly performed when a child has an IEP (Individual Education Plan) or a 504 plan. By Federal law the transition age begins at 16 years old but in the state of Massachusetts it begins at 14 years old. When student... Read full article

Top 5 Independent Elementary Schools in Greater Boston and Massachusetts in 2019

by 2019 Family Favorites on August 13, 2019

Here are the 2019 Top 5 Independent Elementary Schools as voted for by parents in Greater Boston and throughout New England ... Read full article

Top 5 Montessori Elementary Schools in Greater Boston and Massachusetts in 2019

by 2019 Family Favorites on August 13, 2019

Here are the 2019 Top 5 Montessori Elementary Schools as voted for by parents in Greater Boston and throughout New England ... Read full article

Top 5 Child Care Referral and Support Agencies in Greater Boston and Massachusetts in 2019

by 2019 Family Favorites on July 25, 2019

Here are the 2019 Top 5 Child Care Referral and Support Agencies as voted for by parents in Greater Boston and throughout New England ... Read full article

Top 5 Faith-Based Elementary Schools in Greater Boston and Massachusetts in 2019

by 2019 Family Favorites on July 25, 2019

Here are the 2019 Top 5 Faith-Based Elementary Schools as voted for by parents in Greater Boston and throughout New England ... Read full article

Top 5 Bilingual Elementary School in Greater Boston and Massachusetts in 2019

by 2019 Family Favorites on July 25, 2019

Here are the 2019 Top 5 Bilingual Elementary School as voted for by parents in Greater Boston and throughout New England ... Read full article

Top 10 Enrichment and After-School Programs in Greater Boston and Massachusetts in 2019

by 2019 Family Favorites on July 23, 2019

Here are the 2019 Top 10 Enrichment and After-School Programs as voted for by parents in Greater Boston and throughout New England... Read full article