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Special Education Resources

Canton Public Schools

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

Transition Services:

Transition Planning is a process of preparing students with disabilities to move from school to adult life.

  • Department of Developmental Services: DDS
  • MassAbility Services
  • Massachusetts Department of Mental Health: DMH
  • Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: MCDHH
  • Massachusetts Commission for the Blind: MCB
  • 688 referrals: What is a 688 referral? In Massachusetts, students with disabilities access adult service agencies through the Chapter 688 referral process. Chapter 688 provides a two year coordinated planning process for students whose entitlements to special education services will end when they graduate from school or turn 22 years of age. ( there is a document for 688 referral guidelines)
  • Guardianship

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