Language Home Account Menu Districts DISTRICT SERVICES Consultation & Evaluation Medicaid Reimbursement Transportation SCHOOL PROGRAMS PreK-12 Elementary Middle School High School Extended Evaluation Transition Programs Summer/Extended Year Programs VHS (VIrtual High School) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Workshops & Courses Licensure Program Customized Training Special Education Leadership Institute SERVICES FOR PARENTS Home-Based Services FY 22 TUITION ASSESSMENT RATES 2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDAR 2021-2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR FY21 TRANSPORTATION FORMS SERVICES CONSULTATION AND EVALUATION Strength through collaboration is the guiding principle at the core of ACCEPT’s School Consultation & Evaluation Services Department. We offer a variety of evaluation services to meet the needs of diverse student populations in public schools. Our team of expert evaluators work collaboratively with districts to determine the type of evaluations needed and produce high-quality, recommendations-oriented reports to help guide teams in supporting the whole child. Highly qualified and experienced educators are available to work with schools on a short- or long-term basis. Consultation may include strategies to embed evidence-based interventions for specialized student populations, assessment methods, implementing specialized curricula, and development of behavioral supports. The individual needs of students and their classrooms determine the focus of these services. LEARN MORE Medicaid Reimbursement ACCEPT helps member and non-member districts’ towns reclaim more than $3 million annually in Medicaid reimbursements for school-based health and related medical services, by identifying eligible expenses, preparing and submitting claims, and maintaining documentation and recordkeeping. LEARN MORE Special Education Transportation A fleet of more than 150 vans transport students from home to school for many member districts. Drivers and monitors are thoroughly screened and well trained, and all vehicles are equipped with GPS, 2-way radios, and cameras. LEARN MORE ACCEPT CONTACTS for DISTRICTS Dr. Donna Flaherty, Ed.D Executive Director dflaherty@accept.org (508) 653-6776 x113 Stephanie Child Director of Student Services schild@accept.org 508-653-6776 x112 Anne Donovan Director of School Consultation and Evaluation Services adonovan@accept.org (508) 653-6776 x117 Barbara Durand Interim Director of Finance bdurand@accept.org (508) 653-6776 x108 Natalie DeNardo Director of Home-Based Services ndenardo@accept.org (774) 270-2725 Fax (508) 653-0878 Dalexis Valdez Transportation Manager dvaldez@accept.org (508) 620-3875 ext. 410 Fax (508) 655-5008 SCHOOL PROGRAMS At ACCEPT, we work with parents and districts to design individualized, evidence-based programs for each student addressing academics, behavioral and therapeutic needs, life skills, and specialized services based on the IEP. The goal is to build strengths and self-confidence, and to maximize potential for students in elementary, middle, and high school grades. Our programs address autism spectrum disorders, emotional/behavioral needs, global impairments/medically involved disabilities, cognitive/intellectual disabilities, language disorders, ADHD/ADD, nonverbal learning disability. ACCEPT programs are supported by a highly trained, specialized team of teachers and specialists, who are hired for their hearts and for their minds. OUR PROGRAMS Elementary, Middle School and High School public day programs at ACCEPT Center for Learning and Growth and at inclusion settings at member school districts feature a blend of academics, daily living, and vocational skill development with behavioral and social supports. Extended evaluation: For some, this service can address accelerated student needs that may arise from a variety of circumstances, including sudden/traumatic changes or mental health issues. Center for Transition Programs, assessments, and extended evaluation ready students for employment, college, high school or special diploma, and/or independent living. Extended Year Summer programs help students prevent substantial regression of specific skills that may occur during breaks. Determination of need is made on an individual basis. ACCEPT extends district learning options for middle and high school students, with innovative Virtual High School (VHS) online courses on both core and enhanced learning subjects. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACCEPT believes that what matters most in student achievement is excellent teaching and learning. Professional development offerings are designed to meet the instructional, management, and leadership challenges that educators face on a daily basis. Workshops and courses are offered in-person, online, and in hybrid formats to teachers, nurses, paraprofessionals, and special education directors statewide. ACCEPT also provides a Massachusetts Licensure Program for Special Education Administrators, and Professional Learning Communities that bring together district administrators with similar jobs. Customized trainings address each district’s specific needs, and are delivered on-site. Both workshops and job-embedded coaching train educators to apply new skills in their districts. Special Education Leadership Institute HOME-BASED Highly experienced special educators teach parents and caregivers skills and strategies to maximize the social, behavioral, and educational functioning of their child in the home and community. Assessments determine individualized objectives, strategies to manage challenging situations are provided, and the aim is to ensure generalization and maintenance of skills learned. LEARN MORE accept 4 Tech Circle Natick, MA 01760 (508) 653-6776 (508) 653-0878 DISTRICT Transportation Employment COVID-19 Privacy Policy The ACCEPT Education Collaborative does not discriminate against students, parents, employees or the general public on the basis of race, color, sex, homeless status, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or age. ACCEPT is also committed to maintaining a school environment free of harassment. Harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, homeless status, age or disability is prohibited. In addition to the protected classes identified above, as to employment practices, ACCEPT also does not discriminate based on genetic information, ancestry or status as a veteran. The sending district also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts and other designated youth groups in accordance with the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. 20 U.S.C. § 7905; 34 C.F.R. Part 108. The Collaborative also does not discriminate against students on the basis of homelessness in a manner consistent with the requirements of the McKinney-Vento Act. For more information contact ACCEPT's designated compliance coordinator Dr. Donna Flaherty, 4 Tech Circle, Natick MA 01760. (508)653-6776 Login This website powered by SchoolBlocks