Special Education & Student Services
During the period of 3/23 - 4/6, the Westwood Public Schools is following the MADESE current guidance on the provision of educational enrichment and special education supports to access these activities. We will continue to monitor the guidance from the MADESE as they receive and interpret new information from the Federal Government regarding special education. Please see the letter below from the Superintendent describing Westwood’s approach to educational enrichment during this two week period of time. In addition, please see the linked letter from the Student Services Department describing how Student Services fits into the larger approach to learning for the District. Please refer to the pages on this website specific to the grade level your child is in for details on Services Supports being offered currently.
Emily Parks Letter to Community - Learning Plan District Roll Out March 19
Student Services Director Letter to Parents- March 19th
Westwood Special Education Parent Advisory Council - webpage
Link to Student Services Department webpage materials in translation
MA DESE Special Education guidance webpage on the provision of special education
MA DESE Special Education information FAQ
Contact Information for Special Education Administrators:
Director of Student Services
Abigail C. Hanscom
p: 781-326-7500 x1345
Administrative Assistant
Leeann Plouffe
p: 781-326-7500 x1345
Out of District Coordinator and K-5 Department Head - Martha Jones School
Kelly Grant
p: 781-326-7500 x1389
Out of District Administrative Assistant and Special Education Finance Clerk/Medicaid Analyst
Karen Dullea
p: 781-326-7500 x1502
K-5 Department Head - Deerfield, Hanlon & Sheehan Schools
Glen Atkinson
p: 781-326-7500 x5106
Preschool Director and K-5 Department Head - Downey School
Lisa Freedman
p: 781-326-7500 x5110
Administrative Assistant
Karen Cafarella
p: 781-326-7500 x5108
Department Head of Student Services - E.W. Thurston Middle School
Edith Graichen
egraichen@westwood.k12.ma.us
P: 781-326-7500 x2330
Administrative Assistant- E.W. Thurston Middle School
David Calandrella
dcalandrella@westwood.k12.ma.us
P: 781-326-7500 x2329
Student Services Department Head - Westwood High School
Robin Fabiano
p: 781-326-7500 x3137
Administrative Assistant (WHS)
Carolyn Drury
CDrury@westwood.k12.ma.us
p: 781-326-7500 x3310