From the Director

Greetings Westborough Families, 

Spring is here and a key focus for Student Services across the district is preparing for and supporting smooth and successful transitions for all students. Whether students are moving between grade levels, schools or programs, thoughtful planning and collaboration are important  to ensuring continuity.

Throughout the spring, teams are actively engaging in a variety of transition activities. These include student visits to new classrooms or schools, team-to-team meetings to share important information, and opportunities for students to become familiar with new routines and expectations. For many students, these experiences help reduce anxiety and build excitement about what’s ahead.

For students with more intensive needs, individualized transition planning is underway. Teams are working closely with families to ensure that supports, services, and accommodations are clearly defined and in place for the upcoming school year. This may include additional visits, additional team meetings, and collaboration across schools and departments.

Our goal is to ensure that every student and family feels prepared, supported, and confident as they take their next step. If you have questions about your child’s transition, we encourage you to reach out to your child’s student services coordinator

Happy Spring!

Meg

 CHILD FIND: The Westborough Public Schools Child Find procedure mandated by state and Federal law in accordance with Federal law IDEA (formerly known as PL94-142) provides special education programs designed to meet the needs of children who are attending public schools as well as to support children who are attending private school at private expense and whose parents reside in Westborough. A screening and/or evaluation is provided to children ages 3-21 who are unable to progress effectively in a general education program due to suspected disability consisting of a developmental delay, intellectual sensory (hearing, vision, deaf/blind), neurological, Autism, emotional, communication, physical, specific learning disability, multiple or health impairment.

The Westborough Public Schools are committed to locating children before their third birthday in order to provide services for 3 and 4 year olds who may be eligible for special education. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Sherrie Stevens, Ph.D. at 508.836.7700 ext. 2018, or stevenss@westboroughk12.org.