If your child is already enrolled in school
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
Submit an Evaluation Request Letter to the Special Education Chairperson at your child’s school.
- Follow up: If you don’t hear back about the special education evaluation request within 5 school days, call the Special Education Chairperson at your child’s school to check on the status.
If your child is NOT enrolled in school
What you'll need
- Evaluation Request Letter
- Birth certificate, passport or I-94 card
- Child's immunization records
- Child's physical exam records
- Any pertinent medical diagnosis/ medical necessity letters
- Parent/caregiver ID
- Past school records (if available)
- ONE of the following proofs of address:
- Mortgage statement dated within 60 days
- Signed Lease and/or Rental Agreement
- Notarized residency affidavit
- Section 8 agreement
- Property tax bill within the last year with name and address stated
- Utility bill dated within 45 days
- Pay stub with name and address stated
- Excise tax bill with name and address stated
What to do
- Collect required documents (see above).
- Make an appointment at the Welcome Center. Be sure to bring your documents with you on the day of your appointment.
- Follow up! If you do not get a response regarding the special education evaluation request within 5 school days, call the Welcome Center.
District Contact Information
Malden Public Schools Welcome Center
110 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA
781-397-7271
welcomecenter@maldenps.org
Hours:
- Regular School Year: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Vacation Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Special Education Contacts
Massachusetts Family Guides
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education offers these helpful year-by-year guides for what to expect your child to learn in English language arts, math, science, and social studies. While they’re aligned to the Massachusetts standards (called the “MA Frameworks”), they’re great guides for families in any state.
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