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Special Education

Welcome to the Special Education department! We are dedicated to helping every student at McCann achieve their full potential. Through the special education process, we assist eligible students in meeting academic and career goals that will prepare them for the transition to college and/or the world of work. Our goal is to help students who are served through IEPs  to learn the skills and strategies they need for success.

Our faculty consists of a Director of Student Services, five special education teachers, and classroom assistants. Additionally, we have a team of consultants/service providers who work with us to provide counseling and other specialized services as needed. We offer a full range of special education services that include the following:

  • co-teaching and consultation with regular education teachers (including technical/vocational instructors)
  • Academic Support or other specialized services, as determined through a students IEP.
  • Supports in regular education classes for students that need assistance accessing the regular education curriculum

We have a small but active group of parents/guardians who are members of our Parent Advisory Council (PAC). Throughout the year, they may host a guest speaker or panel discussion, sponsor workshops on topics such as technology, transitioning to college, or accessing adult services, and meet to provide feedback and suggestions about their children’s services. We invite you to become part of that group!

Department Faculty

Please contact McCann's director of student services with questions or concerns:

Kristin Steiner
Director of Student Services

ksteiner@mccanntech.org

(413) 663-5383 x109

Information that may be of interest to parents/guardians, students, and faculty. Click on any of the links below for more information about McCann Technical School's special education department:

Parent's Notice of Procedural Safeguards for Special Education

Section 504 Parent/Student Rights in Identification, Evaluation & Placement

Pre-Employment Transition Service Program provided by Berkshire Family & Individual Resources (BFAIR) and Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)