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In the Commonwealth Massachusetts, students
with disabilities are identified as children in need of special
education because of a disability consisting of a developmental
delay or an intellectual, sensory, neurological, social/emotional,
communication, physical, specific learning or health impairment or
combination thereof; and is unable to progress effectively in
general education and requires special education services in order
to successfully develop the child's individual education
potential.
The law states that all students with disabilities have the right
to a free and appropriate public education in the least
restrictive environment. The classrooms in the Uxbridge Public
School District are inclusive classrooms and strive to educate all
students, disabled and non-disabled, in the same educational
environment. Teachers, students, and parents must begin to
familiarize themselves with the disabilities they may encounter in
school or at home. By educating themselves, teachers can grasp a
better understanding of how to meet the needs of their disabled
students and how to best modify their curriculum in order for ALL
students to learn. As parents further their knowledge, they can
begin to learn how to best help their disabled child to succeed in
the classroom.
If you need assistance from the Uxbridge Public Schools
Department of Pupil Services, call 508-278-8648, Ext. 112
or e-mail
pupilservices@uxbridgeschools.com
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