Title IX and Civil Rights district coordinator
Suzanne Michel, smichel@bpsdk12.org
4 Mechanic Street Bellingham, MA
Nondiscrimination Policy including Harassment and Retaliation
Child Find
It is the responsibility of the Local Education Agency [LEA] to identify any child ages 3 through 21 who may have a disability who is either a resident of the LEA or who attends a private school within the geographic boundaries of the LEA. This also includes children who reside in the LEA who are homeschooled, as well as children ages 3 through 21 who are not yet enrolled in school.
The LEA is also responsible for the evaluation of those students to determine if they are eligible for special education or related services under federal and state law.
The LEA 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 your child screened, please call the Bellingham Public Schools Student Services office at 508-883-1706 for assistance in setting up an appointment.
If you suspect that your child may need an evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services from the LEA, you may request an evaluation, at no cost, through the LEA Special Education Office. Please contact the school or :
Bellingham Student Services
4 Mechanic Street
Bellingham, MA 02019
508-883-1706
11 hours ago
The Bellingham Public Schools does not discriminate in its admissions and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, housing status, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability, in accordance with state and federal law. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of homelessness, consistent with the McKinney-Vento Act.
The District prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination, harassment and/or who participate in an Equal Opportunity Commission investigation. If you have any questions, please contact the District’s Title IX Coordinator at 4 Mechanic Street, Bellingham, MA 02019, Phone Number: 508-883-1706.