Cambridge Public Schools Special Start Program

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Welcome to Special Start, the preschool special education programs and services of the Cambridge Public Schools, Office of Special Education.

Our Offices are located at;

Special Start
The Upton Street Building
15 Upton Street
Cambridge, MA

Main Office Number: 617-349-3251
FAX 617-349-6064
Teacher-in-Charge
Susan Evans 617-349-6850
Preschool Psychologists and IEP Chairs
Elizabeth Burns 617-349-6628
Beverly Haidar 617-349-6997
Margaret Harty 617-349-6997
Preschool Related Service Providers (SLPs, OTs, PT, Inclusion Specialist and BCBA) can also be reached at the main office  number, 617-349-3251

Special Start provides services for preschool aged children requiring special education, which include: Screening, Evaluation, Development of Individualized Education Programs, Walk-in-therapy, Direct instruction, in inclusionary, integrated and substantially separate classroom and other services as deemed necessary through the team evaluation process. Typical learners are enrolled in our integrated classrooms through the annual Application Process.

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The Cambridge Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the provision of quality educational programs for all students.
CPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, age or sexual orientation.


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