Boston Public Schools

 
BPS Special Education Specialists
The Office of Family and Community Engagement has started a new liaison program for parents of children with special education needs in the Boston Public School district. There are three Special Education Specialists – one per triad. In their roles, the special education specialists:  
  • Help families navigate the Boston Public School system as it relates to Special Education and Special Education issues by working collaboratively with Unified Student Services.
  • Work with school based and district level school personnel to resolve issues at the district level.
  • Collaborate with community groups and initiatives that support education, as a voice for the special needs community.
  • Provide training and assistance for families on special education issues and student success.
  • Provide training and workshops for school staff and community partners on special education and family involvement.
  • Provide referral and resources to families as needed.
 
The district is divided into triads, three sections, and there is a specialist for each section.  To find out which Triad you are in click here , or go to http://www.boston.k12.ma.us/dept/structure_clusters.asp
 
  • Triad A: Jana Melvin
  • Triad B: Byron Beaman
  • Triad C: Franklin Jean Baptiste
Click here to read more about the services offered by the BPS Office of Family and Community Engagement, or call them at 617-635-7750.
 
Supplemental Educational Services
Your child may be eligible to receive free tutoring after school through the Boston Public Schools Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Program. To be eligible, your child must be going to one of the schools listed in this document.  Also, your child must be on the free lunch program.  If your child meets both of these requirements, then the school is responsible for sending application and enrollment information home with your child.  If your child is eligible and you have not received this information, call the BPS’ Curriculum and Instruction Dept. at 617-635-9414 and request that the application and enrollment information be sent to you.  Early registration for this program is on November 13, but the SES will be accepting applications until January 27, 2007.  Click here to find out more about the Boston Public Schools Supplemental Educational Services Program and contact information for the Curriculum and Instruction Dept.