Education Resources

Early Intervention (EI) is a program for infants and toddlers (birth to 3 years old) who have developmental delays or are at risk of a developmental delay. EI helps families and caregivers to enhance the development and learning of infants and toddlers.

Head Start educates children 15 months to 5 years and provides supports to families.

Information and a checklist to help youth transitioning to adulthood organize and maintain an ongoing file of important documents needed after high school.

A Certificate of Attainment in Massachusetts is a document given to a high school student who finishes all local school coursework and requirements, but does not pass the state's MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests needed for a standard high school diploma.

FAPE and IDEA - IDEA and FAPE are key legal terms in special education that ensure public schools provide free, customized learning support to eligible children with disabilities.

A fully integrated school that teaches our students the transfer and application of knowledge and skills, empowers them to be self-reliant and to advocate for themselves, and supports the belief that they have control over future success.

The Official Lawrence Public Schools Website to get information about Lawrence Public Schools.

MAIPSE is a state-funded program that gives young adults ages 18–22 with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder the chance to attend public two- and four-year colleges.

School for Exceptional Studies is a public therapeutic and specialized day school within the Lawrence Public Schools district.

A guide to disability-related information from both degree and non-degree granting colleges and universities across the United States.

The Office of Students Financial Assistance provides information about state’s funded community college tuition and fees through the MassEducate program to residents aged 18 and up.

MAIPSE is a state-funded program that gives young adults ages 18–22 with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder the chance to attend public two- and four-year colleges.

Merrimack College office of Accessibility Services works closely with students with disabilities who may require academic, housing, and parking accommodations in compliance with ADA and Section 504 regulations.

A student-led chapter offering mentorship, peer support, and disability-awareness initiatives on the Merrimack College campus.

The Northern Essex Community College Center for Accessibility Resources & Services facilitates accommodations to provide equal access and support services to all Northern Essex programs and activities. Northern Essex Community College (NECC) has campuses in Lawrence and Haverhill.

NECC has a MAIPSE program for high school students with intellectual disabilities or autism to take college classes.

College information and resources for parents or family members for young adults with intellectual disability

This is a place for students to start learning more about going to college.