In the United States, 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, the following website is a good starting point https://fcsn.org/parents-guide.
The following list shows the private special education schools in the Boston Area. These schools offer education in the scope of their specialty and grade range. Each school has a unique set of skills and services and their own unique admissions procedures. Most students get referred to these schools by the school systems or social services but many also accept students directly.
Special Education Schools in the Boston Area