45 Day Assessment Program


Assists indetermining interventionsthat will aid students with increasingtheir ability to perform successfully within an educationalsetting. The program also addresses the therapeutic needsrelative to each student. Psychosocial needs are accessed viaformal and informal assessments while utilizing a holisticapproach. The program offers two models: a self containedmodel and an integrated one. Both models provide a lowstudent/teacher ratio.

At the end of the 45 day placement, a written report is presentedat a team meeting where intervention strategies arediscussed, as well as descriptions of the type of educationalsetting that will best meet the student’s needs.

Age/Grade Range
Grades K – 12
Program Location
Assessment provided throughout collaborative, Main Office is located at 114 Turnpike Road, Chelmsford
Program Hours
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
School Year
September through June; Assessment up to forty-five school days.
Additional Services
Outdoor education component
Weekly access to fitness gym
Milieu counseling
Reality Therapy
Referral Process/Contact
Initial contact from SPED Director, followed by referral packet sent to :

IAES Coordinator
114 Turnpike Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824
978-528-7817

 

MSEC Locations

40 Brick Kiln Road, Chelmsford, MA 40 Linnell Circle, Billerica, MA 80 Brick Kiln Road, Chelmsford, MA 248 Boston Street, Topsfield, MA 114 Turnpike Road, Chelmsford, MA 84 Brick Kiln Road, Chelmsford, MA 135 Coburn Road, Tyngsboro, MA terwt

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