November 12, 2025, BOSTON Today, the Massachusetts Association of Approved Special Education Schools (MAAPS) brought together nearly 400 policy leaders, students, families, educators and special education advocates at the Edward…

A Life-Changing Journey for Logan at The Campus SchoolSubmission written by Jennifer Miller, Associate Director of Communications For 50 years, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) has opened doors…

From Hope to Healing: 50 Years of IDEA and Therapeutic EducationNancy Fuller, Executive Director Emerita (1974–2024), Community Therapeutic Day School, Lexington, MA Also posted in the Lexington Observer When the…

From Trapper Keeper Shield to TriumphReflection submitted by Lissa Picard, Educational Administrator at The Center School (Positive Regard Network), Chicopee, MA “In the back row of my elementary school classroom,…

60 Years of Transforming Students at Gifford School Reflection submitted by Jeannine Spallone, Director of Communications Ten years before IDEA became law, one lifelong educator believed what few others did:…

50 Years of IDEA: The work is not done, but we are here for it. October 9, 2025 Reflection submitted by Rebecca Altepeter, Head of School, Dearborn Academy As we…