How to Request a Special Education Evaluation - Malden 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 Special Education Chairperson 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 Chairperson 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
• 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

1. Collect required documents (see above). 
   
2. Make an appointment at the Welcome Center. Be sure to bring your documents with you on the day of your appointment.
3. Follow up! If you do not get a response regarding the special education evaluation request within 5 school days, call the Welcome Center.

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

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