Ludlow Public Schools

Mission Statement

The mission statement of the Ludlow PAC is to facilitate understanding, respect and support for all children with special education needs in our community. Promoting a network of parents/guardians of children with special education needs and to provide opportunity to share information. To provide informational workshops and meetings to parents/guardians, educators, students and professionals. To educate the wider community on special education.

Our Purpose

Stimulate meaningful dialogue between the Ludlow school system and parents. Work with the Director of Student Support Services to establish procedures related to the planning, development, and evaluation of the special education program. Provide outreach and support to members of the community. Establish a support network among parents. Provide training in special education and development of educational plans.

Click here to access the Special Education Rights and Responsibilities brochure.

Who belongs to the Ludlow PAC

Parents of children on IEPs and 504 Plans.

Parents new to the special education process,

Parents who suspect their child may have learning or behavioral issues,

Those who are transitioning from “Early intervention”

Anyone who wants to learn about local resources relating to special education

Transition age students(14-22) and their parents

PAC Meetings
The PAC would like to invite you to join them at their monthly meetings.  These meetings are virtual and a link will be emailed to you and posted on this page two days before the meeting. 

The next SE-PAC meeting will be Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

The Ludlow Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council is pleased to welcome Ms. Leilani Paniagua from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to our meeting. The Department of Developmental Services provides support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to enhance opportunities to become fully engaged members of their community. Ms. Paniagua will talk about some of the services available to children and young adults and answer questions from the audience.

A reminder that the meeting will be virtual.  Please see the link below:

SEPAC

Wednesday, March 12 · 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Time zone: America/New_York

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: Google Meet

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 470-485-9450‬ PIN: ‪615 095 703‬#

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The DESE/DDS Residential Prevention Program is accepting applications beginning March 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025. 

There are two ways to apply:

1. Online form (English only): Please use this link Office Forms to submit your application beginning March 1. 
2. Email or US Mail (various languages): Paper applications are available in other languages and can be accessed through our website DESE DDS Program and
3. Emailed to DESEDDSProgram@mass.gov  or
4. Mailed to DDS Central Office  Attn DESE/DDS Program, 1000 Washington Street 4^th floor, Boston, MA 02118

As a reminder: Expressing interest in the program is not a guarantee of acceptance or enrollment in the program, and all funding is subject to change.

About the DESE/DDS Program:

The DESE/DDS Residential Prevention Program is a collaboration between the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) for DDS-eligible students age 6-21 who are at risk of a future residential placement.  The primary goal is to help prevent a more restrictive educational or out-of-home residential placement. The Residential Prevention Program does this by creating an individualized plan of supports for the participant that promotes skill building, independence, and social integration across multiple settings including the participant’s home, school, and community.

This Open Interest period is offered to refresh the list of interested students and families. The DESE/DDS Residential Prevention Program is near capacity; however, new participants are added from the Interest List as spaces become available.