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Hingham plans small in‑district elementary therapeutic pilot at Plymouth River
Summary
The Hingham School Committee and district staff outlined a budget‑neutral pilot to start next school year placing a small cohort of elementary students with therapeutic needs at Plymouth River School, using South Shore Educational Collaborative consultation rather than an on‑site collaborative program.
The Hingham School Committee on June 2 agreed to pursue a small, in‑district pilot therapeutic program at Plymouth River School for the 2025–26 school year that district leaders said would begin with a handful of elementary students and rely on monthly consultation from the South Shore Educational Collaborative.
District Superintendent Katie (first name only) told the committee that after examining a plan to host a South Shore Educational Collaborative (SSCC) program on Hingham campus, administrators decided to “pivot” to a homegrown model that would be staffed by Hingham personnel and supported by SSCC consultants.
The pilot will begin with a very small cohort — committee discussion referenced “3 to 5” students for the first year, with 8 students identified as a longer‑term maximum — and would be housed at Plymouth…
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