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It is the responsibility of the Dedham Public Schools to identify any child who is a resident of Dedham who may have a disability, regardless of the severity of the disability.

It is also the responsibility of Dedham Public Schools to evaluate those students to determine if they are eligible for special education or related services under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) or 603 CMR 28 (Massachusetts Special Education Regulations).

The Dedham school district is committed to identifying children before their third birthday in order to provide early intervention services for three and four year-olds. If you have questions or concerns regarding your child’s development, please email Dianna Parr,  The Educational Team Leader (ETL) of the Early Childhood Education  Center at the following link: diparr@dedham.k12.ma.us

If you suspect that your child, at any age, may need an evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services, you may request an evaluation, at no cost, at your child’s school. Please contact the Principal at your child’s school for information about referring your child for an evaluation.

Contact information for each school is listed below:

  • Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC): 781-310-8000
  • Greenlodge School: 781-310-4000 
  • Riverdale School: 781-310-2000
  • Oakdale School:  781-310-6000
  • Avery School: 781-310-5000
  • Dedham  Middle School: 781-310-7000
  • Dedham High School: 781-310-1100