Special Education Services

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Hello and welcome to the Special Education Department. We take our roles in the New Bedford Public Schools very seriously and strive to provide the highest quality educational and therapeutic services to each of our students.

It is critical for all of us to promote integration, ensure equity, and create meaningful educational opportunities for all of our students. It is equally important for us to ensure that every student with a disability completes high school with the skills and resources they need to pursue their post-secondary goals. Our work is centered on our core beliefs and our vision that all students will complete high school life-ready, college-prepared, and/or career-ready for the 21st century. We believe in recognizing the worth of each individual, valuing differences, celebrating the diversity of our student population, and integrating general and special education students for the enrichment of all.

The New Bedford Public Schools provides special education programs and services for approximately 3,000 students with disabilities including approximately from preschool to age 22. Special education and related services provided to these students reflect evidence based instructional practices and are delivered in accordance with legal mandates.

The New Bedford Public Schools houses some of the most specialized programs in the area; including autism, deaf and hard of hearing, medically fragile, comprehensive behavioral intervention and transitional resource programs.

Please contact us if you have any questions! We are here to help you!

Paul Bottome
[email protected]

Executive Director for Special Education

Dina Machado
[email protected]

Special Education Curriculum Data and Assessment Manager

Erin Finnegan
efinnegan
@newbedfordschools.org

Special Education Supervisor

Christine Olmeda
colmeda
@newbedfordschools.org

Special Education Supervisor

Chris Fernandes
cfernandes
@newbedfordschools.org

Special Education Supervisor

Jarred Varao
jvarao
@newbedfordschools.org

RISE Academy Supervisor

Elizabeth Camara
ecamara
@newbedfordschools.org

Special Education Supervisor, NBHS

Mario Pimental
[email protected]

Special Education Supervisor, NBHS
 

 Sarah Medeiros
[email protected]
 Special Education Supervisor, Carney

SEPAC 

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL

Scheduled SEPAC Meetings for 2024

January 18th at Roosevelt Middle School Library 6pm - 8pm
March 21st at Normandin Middle School Library 6pm - 8pm
May 16th at Keith Middle School Community Room 6pm - 8 pm


 

SEPAC Website:  www.newbedfordsepac.com


Benefits of Inclusion for All
Here are some of the reasons to provide opportunities for students with disabilities to learn and interact with their peers without disabilities

Disability Types
What is a Disability? A disability is a condition or function judged to be significantly impaired relative to the usual standard of an individual...(cont'd)

Tiered Focus Monitoring
As one part of its accountability system, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education oversees local compliance with education...(cont'd)

NBPS Special Education Problem Resolution Form
EPNB Formulari de Queja de Educación Especial
Formulário de Reclamações de Educação Especial da NBPS
Formulariu di Riklamason di Edukason Spesial di NBPS
Fòm Plent Edikasyon Espesyal NBPS
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