Resources
Catholic Charities of Worcester County - www.ccworc.org
Catholic Charities Worcester County, incorporated in 1951, is a multi-program
human service provider for Worcester County in central Massachusetts.
The focus of programs at Catholic Charities is empowerment, regaining
control of
one's life, and independence for those seeking assistance.
With offices located throughout Worcester County, specifically Athol,
Fitchburg,
Milford, Southbridge, Whitinsville, and Worcester, Catholic Charities
programs
are available to all persons regardless of race, color, creed, gender,
age, religion
or ability to pay.
Massachusetts Department of Education - www.doe.state.ma.us
The Department of Education is charged with the responsibility of ensuring improved teaching and learning in all of the Commonwealth's public schools.
We are guided by this mission…
"To improve the quality of the public education system so that students are adequately prepared for higher education, rewarding employment, continued education, and responsible citizenship. We carry out our mission in partnership with Massachusetts school districts and other organizations that provide educational programs and services. Students, parents, teachers and other educators, elected officials, business and community leaders, and the public all are stakeholders in the work of the Department to improve schools and raise student achievement."
Massachusetts Department Of Mental Retardation -
www.dmr.state.ma.us
The Department of Mental Retardation (DMR) is the state agency that provides support to citizens with mental retardation and their families. It is part of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools - www.spedschools.com
The Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools is a non-profit association of Chapter 766 approved private schools dedicated to providing educational programs and services to students with special needs throughout Massachusetts.
National Association of Private Special Education Centers - www.napsec.com
The National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) is a non-profit association whose mission is to represent private special education programs and affiliated state associations and to ensure access for individuals to appropriate private special education programs and services as vital components of the special education continuum.
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress - www.mdsc.org
The Massachusetts Sown Syndrome Congress is a non-profit organization made up of parents, professionals and anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of Down Syndrome.