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Policy and Guidance

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Administrative and technical guidance on special education laws, regulations, and policies.

orange arrow Massachusetts State Performance Plan for FFY 2005-2010 and Annual Performance Reports
The Massachusetts State Performance Plan (MA SPP) for FFY 2005-2010 and Annual Performance Reports for FFY 2005 through FFY 2007. Additional information related to the MA SPP is also included.

orange arrow Massachusetts Special Education Continuous Improvement Plan
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Download PDF Document6/13/01: FY01

orange arrowSpecial Education Advisory Council
The Special Education Advisory Council is a group of parents and professionals charged by federal special education law and the State to provide policy guidance with respect to special education and related services for children with disabilities within the Commonwealth.

orange arrowSpecial Education Focus Groups
The office of Special Education Planning and Policy Development periodically assembles focus groups to assist it in looking at questions related to special education policy. These focus groups are comprised of stakeholders from various fields who work with children with disabilities. The focus groups are task oriented and meet around various specific special education policy issues.

orange arrowSpecial Education Reports
These reports provide an overview of activities related to special education.
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Students with Disabilities Annual Report 2008-2009
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Students with Disabilities Annual Report 2007-2008
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Students With Disabilities Annual Report 2006-2007
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ESE/ DMR Community/ Residential Education Project FY 07 End of Year Report
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Annual Report - 2006
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ESE/ DMR Community/ Residential Education Project FY 06 End of Year Report
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Annual Report - 2005
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Annual Report - 2004
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Progress Report to the Legislature on the Implementation of the Special Education Reimbursement ("Circuit Breaker") Program
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Annual Report - 2003
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Annual Report - 2002
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Annual Report - 2001



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