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Public and Private School Organizations
These local and national organizations offer information on a variety of educational options.
Association of Independent Schools in New England
781-843-8440; aisne.org Provides services to members, including Massachusetts private schools, promotes educational leadership and offers an online directory of member schools.
Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Boston
617-965-7350; bje.org Central educational service agency for more than 100 schools or school units, youth groups, summer camps and adult education programs.
Massachusetts Department of Education Information Services
doe.mass.edu/infoservices Provides profiles of Massachusetts public school districts, and data on enrollment, dropout rates and plans of high school
graduates.
Massachusetts Home Learning Association
mhla.org The oldest statewide home school organization in Massachusetts is a support, information and advocacy group. Website offers resources on homeschooling, support groups and more.
Montessori Schools of Massachusetts
508-789-6546; msmresources.org Explains the Montessori education method and offers a list of Massachusetts Montessori schools.
National Association of Independent Schools
202-973-9700; nais.org Provides a database of member schools
plus tips for choosing and applying to a school, obtaining financial aid and more.
National Catholic Educational Association
800-711-6232; ncea.org
Special Needs Education Support
Autism Society, Massachusetts
781-237-0272, ext. 17; autism-society-massachusetts.org The local chapter of this national organization offers information on autism news and research, local treatment services, a calendar of events and more.
Federation for Children with Special Needs
617-236-7210; 800-331-0688 (in Mass.); fcsn.org Advocacy, resources and information for parents and professionals.
Massachusetts Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
617-650-0011; massbranchida.org Provides recommended reading materials for parents of kids with dyslexia, conducts professional development workshops and more. Information on a private, Catholic education from educators and institutions serving students in elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities.
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
617-740-1600; mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/mcdhh Services for deaf and hard of hearing, including interpreting, case management and technology.
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
781-338-3000; doe.mass.edu The State’s education website with information on special education, standardized testing, public schools and related topics.
Special Needs Advocacy Network
508-655-7999; spanmass.org Offers support and referrals to Massachusetts special needs advocates and provides special education workshops and training.
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