SPECIAL EDUCATION 

LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS  |  535 BLISS ROAD  |   LONGMEADOW, MA  01106  |  P  413-565-4200  |   F 413-565-4215

Longmeadow  Public School service students on IEPs from age 3-22, who attend both in and out of district programs. Most of who attend and participate in our public school setting.  

We are committed to providing a continuum of services. Longmeadow Public Schools includes a variety of services, supports and programs dedicated to ensuring equitable access and success for students with disabilities. Services and supports include both special education and 504 services based on each student’s need and eligibility as outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Inclusion Support- At all levels there are students who receive support within the general education classroom.

Substantially Separate Programs- At the elementary, middle and high schools the district provides specialized support for students who require more intensive instruction, 60% or more of their academic day.

Integrated Preschool

Within the integrated preschool classrooms students can receive in classroom support such as whole group speech activities as well as small group OT. sessions. The students identified for special education can receive PT, OT, speech, ABA, movement/mobility, and vision/hearing services. 

If a student does not attend the preschool program, itinerant services are available to students who qualify.

LLD     Language-based Learning Disabilities

The LLD Program is a district-wide language based program that serves students in grades 3-8 from all three elementary schools and both middle schools. The elementary program is housed at Blueberry Hill School and the middle school program is located at Williams Middle School. This is a partial inclusion program that provides small group, direct instruction in the areas of reading, writing, and academic support. Small group direct instruction in math is also provided for those students that need it.  Students attend general education classes with peers, as well as all specials, lunch, recess and advisory (at the middle school level). 

LINC     Longmeadow Integrated Network for Children 

The LINC program is designed for students in grades K-8 who have moderate to severe disabilities across various domains (i.e. language, fine motor, gross motor, social and cognitive) who require  intensive, specially designed instruction and support in order to access the curriculum.

The program focuses on functional academics and social skills development. Students are taught with a modified curriculum that is aligned to the Massachusetts Curricu­lum Frameworks. There are is a LINC program at each elementary school and at Williams Middle School for students grades 6-8.  Students served in the program have needs in multiple areas such as communication, social, behavior and academic. 

Life Skills

This program is located at Longmeadow Highschool and is for students that require academic support, and support in daily living activities. As curricular components of this program students at some point during their time in the program will also participate in pre-vocational training,  an internship opportunity and plan for post secondary experiences. 

Child Find Procedures

It is the responsibility of the Longmeadow Public School District to locate, identify, and evaluate any child (ages 3-22) who is a resident of Longmeadow and may have a disability. Referrals are generated from various sources (parents, physicians, school programs, Early Intervention, for example). Evaluations may include academics, speech, fine motor, gross motor, and/or school psychological evaluations. For further information regarding the Child Find Procedures please contact the Longmeadow Public School Special Education Office at 565-4210. 

Procedural Safeguards

If you would like to access the Procedural Safeguardsfrom the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, please click this link.  If you have any questions about those rights, please feel free to contact any of the administrators listed below.