Special Education
Welcome to the Peabody Public Schools
Special Education Department
Our philosophy is that of inclusion for all students in the least restrictive environment for that individual student. We also ensure Free and Appropriate Education for each of our students.
Each student is treated as an individual and therefore their needs are very different from another student. We value inclusive practices for all students and the very definition of inclusive is as unique as the student’s needs.
We welcome all students who are eligible for Special Education services through the Federal guidelines for eligibility and services as outlined by IDEA 2004. For further clarification of definitions and laws, please click on the following link to the Department of Education / Massachusetts.
http://www.doe.mass.edu/lawsregs/603cmr28.html?section=all
The Special Education Programs offered within Peabody consider all areas of disabilities.