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If you know of a program that should be added to this list, contact us! We work hard to make this the most complete and accurate list of programming available that includes grades served, location, and 766 status.
About Massachusetts Chapter 766
Chapter 766 is the Massachusetts law that guarantees the rights of all young people with special needs (age 3-22) to an educational program best suited to their needs. Team evaluations and Annual Reviews are conducted to develop an ongoing individual education plan that ensures an appropriate education.
More about Chapter 6, Section 150. Repealed, 1973, 1210, Sec. 8.
Private language-based schools and programs:
DESE Approved Special Education Schools
Note: Due to the qualifications, 766 status can evolve from year to year.
766 schools list below via MAAPS search engine. Note that 766 status and grades served may change over time. Double-check with MAAPS and/or programs for accuracy.
MAAPS: Massachusetts Association of Approved Special Education Schools
781-245-1220
92 Montvale Ave Suite 4150 Stoneham, MA 02180
IMPORTANT NOTE: Things may evolve year over year, even within the private world
Also, there may be significant differences in programming between schools promoting a Language-Based offering. Therefore, CONSIDER CALLING ADMISSIONS DIRECTLY and asking questions. Information regarding methodology/ies offered, teacher certification in said methodologies, program structure, and other supports, etc. will be more accurate if it’s coming directly from the program itself.
Bancroft School (1-8), Worcester
Carroll School, Waltham (1-5), Lincoln (6-8), Wayland (8-9)
Clearway School, West Newton (7-12) | 766
Corwin Russell School at Broccoli Hall (6-12), Sudbury, MA
Curtis Blake Day School (Age Range Served: 6 - 21, Age At Admission: 6 - 18) Holyoke, MA | 766 more here
Dearborn Academy (1-12), Arlington and Newton | 766
Eagle Hill School (8-12), Hardwick
Farr Academy (7-12), Cambridge | 766
Foundations at Applewild at (2-8), Fitchburg, MA
Hamilton School at Wheeler (grammar-8) @ Wheeler School, Providence, RI
Kildonan School (2-12, boarding and day) Kent, CT
Kildonan at Marvelwood (9-12) Kent, CT
Wheeler School Polaris Program (9-12), Providence, RI
Landmark School (2-12), Prides Crossing Beverly | 766
Learning Prep School (5-12), West Newton | 766
Learning Skills Academy (3-12), Rye, NH | 766
Sally Borden @ Friends Academy (Early childhood - 8), Dartmouth
Stars School & Learning Center (1-5), Weymouth | Applying for 766 (uncertain of status as of posting, a “day-school, the first of its kind on Boston’s South Shore”)
St. Andrew’s School (Middle and Upper School), Barrington, RI
White Oak School (4-12), Westfield | 766
Willow Hill School (6-12), Sudbury | 766
Winchendon School Hatch Center for Learning Support (8-12) Winchendon, MA (boarding when living 75 miles from campus) and Harold Square, NYC (day) | Supports “students with learning differences, ADHD, and executive function challenges”
Windham Woods School (1-12), Windham, NH
The Wolf School, East Providence (K-8) | 766
Other:
The following may offer LB support using different models.
Lindamood-Bell Academy, a for-profit with multiple locations. They also offer intensive tutoring.
Fusion Academy (6-12/PG), for-profit with multiple locations - LB is programming variable between locations. It is a different type of model. Contact them for details.