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Parent asks about autism-program shifts as district outlines new special-education hubs
Summary
A parent raised concerns that moving preschool programs to North Dover would displace autism services; district staff responded that the district is creating centralized special-education hubs and urged parents to contact their child's child study team for placement details.
During public comment, Crystal Woodacre asked whether North Dover's autism program was being removed because of a preschool move. She said parents had seen social media posts and were concerned about placement changes for children with autism.
District staff responded that the district is reorganizing special-education services into centralized "hubs" to improve staffing efficiency and supports; staff clarified that some autism-related programs would be moved to Silver Bay and other locations to consolidate services rather than being eliminated. Administration encouraged parents to contact their child's child study team for specific placement information and next steps.
"What that parent may have been speaking to is that we are creating special education hubs in our building," the special services director said, adding that parents should reach out to the child study team for placement guidance.
