Exceptional Schools for Exceptional Children

The Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (MAAPS) was founded in 1978 as a statewide association of schools dedicated to providing educational programs and services to students with special needs, particularly students who require specialized education programs and services as guaranteed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 766. MAAPS represents member schools serving children with special needs from Massachusetts and other states and countries. MAAPS’ mission is to represent private special education schools in their goal of providing the highest quality education to students with special needs.

MAAPS Together for Change

Our commitment to supporting anti-racism in the MAAPS membership Learn more

non-discrimination statement

MAAPS member schools do not discriminate against otherwise qualified individuals who seek admission to its specific programs, and for whom member schools can implement an Individualized Education Plan consistent with its educational and clinical services offered.  Member schools review all potential candidates for admissions on a case-by-case basis and reserve the right, in their sole judgment, to accept only those qualified individuals who do not pose a significant health or safety risk to themselves or others, which risk cannot be reasonably addressed within its existing services, program and staff structure.

Diversity – MAAPS Together for Change

Professional Development and Events

Advocacy

Past Events:

LMG and JBS: UFR Preparation

MAAPS IN-HOURS EXPERTS (members only)

Blind Spots with Raul Fernandez

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION FOCUS

From “Hearts & Minds” to Policy & Practice with Raul Fernandez

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION FOCUS

MAAPS/Denterlein COVID Communications

MAAPS IN-HOURS EXPERTS (members only)

Intro to Google Classroom: Jodi Zukowski 

CLASSROOM AND CLINIC APPLICATION

Employment Law Workshop with Hirsch, Roberts, Weinstein

MAAPS IN-HOUSE EXPERTS (members only)

Crucial Conversations: Vital Smarts

LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Google Classroom Advanced: Jodi Zukowski

CLASSROOM AND CLINIC APPLICATION

Crucial Accountability- Tools for resolving broken promises, violated expectations, L and bad behavior Vital Smarts

LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Youth, Gender, and Sexual Identity- Our Role as Accomplices: Children’s Friend Gender Wellness Initiative

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION FOCUS

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From Peer to Supervisor: Beth Skidmore

LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Yoga for Stress Management: Jessica Miller

WORKFORCE SUPPORT

“Managing Up”: Getting the Best From Your Relationship with Your Boss.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga for Youth (JRI Center for Trauma and Embodiment)

CLASSROOM AND CLINIC APPLICATION

I’m a Good Person! Isn’t That Enough? and Leveling the Playing Field: Interrupting Patterns of Power and Privilege with Debby Irving, author of Waking Up White (1/2 day workshop)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION FOCUS

Margins, Intersections, and Open Spaces: Creating Safer Classroom for Students of Color with Jen Matos, Associate Prof. at Mount Holyoke College

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION FOCUS

A Neuroscience-based Lens for Teachers and Administrators: An Orientation to the Social Resilience Model (SRM)

CLASSROOM AND CLINIC APPLICATION

Moving to Neuroscience-based action in Schools $75 with Laurie Leitch of Threshhold Global Works

CLASSROOM AND CLINIC APPLICATION