It is the responsibility of the Harvard Public Schools to identify any child who may have a disability who is either a resident of Harvard or Devens or who attends a private school within the geographic boundaries of Harvard or Devens, even if the student is not a resident of Harvard or Devens. This also includes students who are homeschooled.
 
Harvard Public Schools is also responsible for the evaluation of those students to determine if they are eligible for special education or related services under Federal law, IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) or, Massachusetts State Law, 603 CMR 28 (Massachusetts Special Education Regulations).

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Harvard Public Schools is also committed to identifying children before their third birthday in order to provide early intervention services for three and four year-olds with disabilities. If you have questions or concerns regarding your child's development and would like to have them screened, please call Katie Lancey, Special Ed Coordinator at Hildreth Elementary School .

If you suspect that your child may need an evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services, you may request an evaluation, at no cost, through the Harvard Public Schools Pupil Services Office. Please contact us at the following: