This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of LMACS’s intent to destroy the Special Education records of students who were no longer receiving Special Education services as of the end of the 2015-2016 school year. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies Read More …
Category: Special Education
SEPAC Waiver
Good afternoon, Currently, LMACS does not have an active Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Any parent of a Special Education Student enrolled at LMACS who is interested in taking on a leadership role, please contact the Special Education Department at 978-656-3204. LMACS is in the process of submitting an Alternative Compliance Waiver to the Department Read More …
SEPAC Meeting Special Education Parent Rights Workshop
The goal of this presentation is to provide information so that: Parents will understand their rights regarding special education Collaboration between family and school personnel will be enhanced Parents and school personnel will participate in special education matters as knowledgeable partners Click LMACS SEPAC Parent Rights Workshop (PDF) to review the presentation from the May Read More …
SEPAC Meeting Monday, May 1, 2023
We will be hosting a Special Education Parent Advisory Council meeting on Monday May 1st from 3-5. We will be discussing Parent rights, transition planning, and our search for a SEPAC chairperson. Zoom will be available for parents who cannot make it in person. We hope to see you there! Topic: LMACS SEPAC 5/1/23 Time: Read More …
Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)
The LMACS SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) is a volunteer group of parents that advises the Special Education administration on matters pertaining to the education and safety of children with disabilities. It is an important component of the special education program, and serves to support parents and students through the IEP and 504 processes Read More …
Tiered Focus Monitoring Site Visit
During the week of May 1, 2023 the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of the Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School. The Office of Public School Monitoring reviews each district and charter school every three years to monitor compliance with federal and Read More …
For Parents of Students Receiving Special Education Services
We hope all LMACS families enjoyed the summer break. The Special Education Department welcomes students back to LMACS for the 2021-2022 school year. We are excited to begin a new school year. As students return to full-time, in-person learning, it is more important than ever to build strong relationships with families and continue meaningful family Read More …
Notice of Destruction of Special Education Records
This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of LMACS’s intent to destroy the Special Education records of students who were no longer receiving Special Education services as of the end of the 2013-2014 school year. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies Read More …
SPED PAC Members Needed
Parents of students receiving special education services needed for meetings concerning parent’s rights, transition planning, and other topics of interest. Please consider helping LMACS to form a PAC. We need parents to become officers in the PAC and attend meetings. Please contact the Special Education Department at 978-656-3204.