How to Request a Special Education Evaluation - Boston Public Schools, MA

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• An Evaluation Request Letter (from your pediatrician or Navigator)
• Any pertinent medical diagnosis/ medical necessity letters from your pediatrician

WHAT TO DO

1. Submit an Evaluation Request Letter to the Coordinator of Special Education (COSE) at your child’s school

2. Follow up: If you don’t hear back about the special education evaluation request within 5 school days, call the Special Education Department at your child’s school to check on the status.

What you'll need

• Evaluation Request Letter
• Birth certificate, passport or I-94 card
• Child's immunization records
• Child's physical exam records
• Parent/caregiver ID
• School records for student (if available)
• TWO proofs of address:
  • Current lease
  • Utility bill (not cellphone) dated within 60 days
  • W2 Form dated within the year or payroll stubs dated within 60 days
  • Bank or credit card statement dated within 60 days
  • Letter from government agency dated within 60 days (DTA, DOR, DYS, DCF)

What to do

1. Register your child for school at a BPS Welcome Center. 
   1. Submit the Evaluation Request Letter at the time of registration.
   2. You will receive a receipt upon registration and a "T-Code" form. Keep this receipt and take a photo of it for your records.

2. Follow up! If you do not get a response regarding placement within 1-2 weeks, call the Welcome Center back.

BPS - East Boston Neighborhood Welcome Center

(Located in Umana Academy)
312 Border St, Boston, MA 02128
(617) 635-9597

Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

BPS - Office of Special Education

specialeducation@bostonpublicschools.org
(617) 635-8599

Coordinators of Special Education (COSE) Directory