Resources
Here you can find a list of important resources that we hope you may find helpful.
Definitions of Abuse and Neglect
Learn about the definitions of abuse and neglect that the Department of Children and Families (DCF) uses.
DESE Special Education Policy Memo SY2025-2026 — 5
Guidance on Time-Out Practices and Implementation of Amendments to 603 Code of Massachusetts Regulations CMR 46.00 and 603 Code of Massachusetts Regulations CMR 18.00
State of Rhode Island DCYF
Department of Children, Youth, and Families
(DESE) Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
File a complaint with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
How to request for mediation
State Of Rhode Island Department Of Education
When Schools And Families Do Not Agree
Massachusetts Personal Care Attendant Program
Massachusetts Residential Schools
A listing of all special education schools in Massachusetts. Join the MAAP Action network.
Massachusetts Special Education Schools
A listing of all special education schools in Massachusetts. Join the MAAP Action network.
Problem Resolution System Office (PRS)
Click below to learn how to file a complaint
Reference Guide to the Regulations Governing the Education of Children with Disabilities
Rhode Island Department Of Education
Rhode Island Special Education Schools
A listing of all special education schools in Rhode Island.
State Of Rhode Island Department Of Education (RIDE)
The legal office at RIDE offers guidance in a variety of areas relating to education law.
Steven Howitt - State Representative (MA)
Mr. Howitt has been instrumental in helping the Team Shawnie Advocacy Group to fight for legislation that will help end the abuse and negligence inflicted on our special needs children and adolescents.
The Federation for Children with Special Needs and The Massachusetts Department of Education
A Parent’s Guide to Special Education
Wrights Law - Special Education Law & Advocacy
Wrightslaw is the perfect place for accurate, up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.
DDS - Children’s Autism Waiver Program (AWP)
Wrightslaw is the perfect place for accurate, up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.
Search Special Education Law
Decisions and rulings from the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA)
Your Special Education Rights - Video Series
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
Special Education Eligibility Determination
