35 Fox Road, Dalton, Massachusetts 01227

Mailing address:
CBRSD SPED Department, PO Box 298, Dalton, MA 01227

Phone 413-684-2225   FAX 413-684-2211

Our mission at Pupil Services - Special Education is to serve and support:

• The Special Needs Students from Preschool to age 22
• The Parents of Special Needs Students in understanding the Special Education process
• The Teachers and Service Providers of Special Needs Students
• The Early Childhood Population of Our District

1. Implement the Special Education Law under Massachusetts Laws 603 CMR 28.00.
2. Coordinate and provide specialized services under 603 CMR 28.00, such as Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Psychological Services
3. Test and evaluate students referred under 603 CMR 28.00 in multiple areas
4. Coordinate and Chair TEAM Meetings to develop Individualized Educational Plans (IEP)
5. Prepare and distribute computerized copies of student's handwritten IEP composed by TEAM at meetings
6. Actively pursue state and federal grants to support our services
7. Maintain Early Childhood Programs and Activities including Preschool Screening, Preschool Programs, and collaboration with Berkshire County Head Start and Central Berkshire Community Partnership
8. Assist with Early Prevention of School Failure Testing and Post-testing of Kindergarten Children
9. Plan for Transition from High School

Our Pupil Services Office serves

• Six Schools within our Seven-Town District
• The Referral and Evaluation Needs of a Student Population of Approximately 2,300
• The Early Childhood Needs of a Preschool Population of Approximately 350
• The Special Educational and Service Needs of Approximately 400 Special Needs Students