Living in the Boston area, special education services are widely available. Federal law guarantees every student the right to a free and appropriate public education, regardless of handicap or disability. Additionally, Massachusetts state law further guarantees the right to an education in the “least restrictive environment.”
The rules and laws surrounding special education in our state are broad and require detailed study. As a parent, this website is a good starting point:.
The following list shows the private special education schools in the Boston area. These schools offer education within the scope of their specialty and grade range. Each school has a unique set of skills and services and its own unique admissions procedures. Most students get referred to these schools by the school systems or social services, but many also accept students directly.
Featured Special Education Schools
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Arlington School
Arlington School offers a full college preparatory curriculum, leading to a high school diploma. As…
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Dearborn Academy
Dearborn Academy is one of New England’s leading state-approved special education day schools, located in…
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CNS Pathways Academy
Pathways Academy is a private special education school located in Belmont, MA. The school school…
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Kennedy Day School
The Kennedy Day School is a special education school located in Brighton, MA. The school…
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Italian Home for Children
Italian Home for Children is a special education school located in Jamaica Plain, MA. The…
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The Compass School
The Compass School is a special education school located in Dorchester, MA. It serves students…
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Manville School
The Manville School is a therapeutic day school located in Boston. It serves students from…
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James F Farr Academy
Farr Academy is a therapeutic day school located in Cambridge, MA. The school is serving…
Special Ediucation Schools in the Boston Area