The Waltham Public Schools Special Education Department is responsible for making sure that our 1000 students with special education needs successfully access the general education curriculum with the support of specialized instruction and support services. Our students, who range in age from 3 to 22 years old and are in grades Pre-K through post grade 12, have learning needs that are met in the least restrictive educational environment as possible. Specialized programs are found in each building.
Welcome to Special Education
Waltham Support Services
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School Adjustment Counseling, and Speech and Language Therapy
Parents' Notice of Procedural Safeguards
DESE's notice to parents about procedural safeguards for all students receiving services in MA public schools.
Demystifying the IEP
Empowering Families, Supporting Students
Free Event | Open to All Families & Caregivers
Presented by the Waltham Public Schools Office for Pupil Services
One Session Offered
Either IN PERSON or VIRTUAL
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Waltham Public Library 735 Main Street | Monday, June 9, 2025 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. |
Do you have questions about your child's IEP (Individualized Education Program)?
You're not alone — and we're here to help!
Join us for an informative and approachable session where we’ll unpack the IEP process in simple, practical terms. Whether you're new to IEPs or just need a refresher, this workshop is for you.
Topics We’ll Cover
✅ What does an IEP Team meeting look like?
A breakdown of who’s at the table, what each role means, and how you fit in as a parent.
✅ What happens at the meeting?
Step-by-step guidance through the IEP process — from reviewing evaluations to setting
goals and services.
✅ “My child qualified for an IEP...what does this mean?”
We’ll explain what that qualification means, what supports might be available, and how to
advocate for your child.
✅ What happens next?
Learn how to stay involved, monitor progress, and collaborate with your child’s team throughout
the school year.
For more information, please contact Dr. Nadene Stein @ 781-314-5428 or nadenestein@walthampublicschools.org
Has COVID impacted your transition from high school?
Federation for Children with Special Needs Information Center Flyer (English)
The Flyer is also available in:
Albanian, Arabic, Creole, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Laotian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese
The WSEPAC is a state mandated and supported advisory group comprised of parents, guardians, teachers and administrators working in partnership to promote an innovative environment where children with learning challenges have equal access to educational opportunities, while ensuring that our schools strive to improve educational outcomes for all children. Our meetings are free and open to the public.
For more information call (781) 856-7165
Registration Link: https://fcsn.org/event/waltham-understanding-the-iep/
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