Milford Schools Give Free Screenings For Kids With Disabilities

MILFORD, MA—If you suspect your child has a disability, Milford school officials provide a screening and evaluation to determine that, and then figure out what best to do.

Schools provide these screenings in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities ACT (IDEA 2004) and Massachusetts special education regulations, and are available to children between the ages of 3-21.

The purpose of the evaluation is to determine eligibility for special education services. This notice applies to children residing in Milford who attend either public or private schools.

If you suspect your child may have an educational disability, contact your child's principal or special education team chairperson.

Milford High School
Principal Joshua Otlin 508-478-1110 Ext. 2123
Team Chair Kristin Payton (Grade 10,11,12) 508-478-1110 Ext. 1401
Team Chair Rachel Hopperstad (Grade 9) 508-478-1110 Ext. 1401

Stacy Middle School
Principal Nancy Angelini 508-478-1180
Team Chair Robin DaCosta (Grade 6 & 7) 508-478-1180 Ext. 6505
Team Chair Rachel Hopperstad (Grade 8) 508-478-1180 Ext. 6506

Woodland Elementary School
Principal Timothy Kearnan 508-478-1186
Team Chair Lisa Soto 508-478-1186 Ext. 3022

Brookside Elementary School
Principal Eric Elmore 508-478-1177
Team Chair Sara Costigan 508-478-1177 Ext. 4040

Memorial Elementary School
Principal Lisa Burns 508-478-1689
Team Chair Paula Murphy 508-478-1689 Ext. 7041

Shining Star Preschool
Director Corrie Masterson 508-478-1135 Ext. 0513
Team Chair Shannon Overdahl 508-478-1135 Ext. 0626

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