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It was amazing watching our Special Needs children learn how to ride bikes in just a few short but powerful days! Skilled educators from iCanShine, supported by Somerville Parks & Recreation staff gave these kiddos a gift of a lifelong skill.

The Somerville Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is committed to fostering transparency and accountability within our district's special education services. In line with these goals, SEPAC proactively requested the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's (DESE) Annual LEA Special Education Determination Matrix for Somerville Public Schools through a public records request. SPS has received a "Needs Assistance (NA)" determination.

The "IDEA Part B LEA Annual Determinations" serve as a yearly report card for how well Somerville Public Schools (SPS) is fulfilling the requirements of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). For the 2024-2025 school year, Somerville Public Schools has been determined to be in the category of "Needs Assistance."