special education

The Federation for Children with Special Needs to offer sessions in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

The $1.5 billion funding bill was passed this week by the Legislature.

All schools will be represented and excited to meet candidates.

The Dartmouth Special Education Parents Advisory Council continues to educate and inform the general public about programs available for special needs adults and children on the SouthCoast.

Earlier this week, New Bedford Schools Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin outlined her initial budget proposal, asking for nearly $147 million, including over $7 million more in enhancements. In his weekly appearance on WBSM, Mayor Jon Mitchell said it's too soon to tell if the City will be able to fund the requested budget.

The New Bedford City Council listened to Schools Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin deliver her annual presentation and proposed budget for the system. The $130 M budget is 3.5% higher than last year, and the state has also warned municipalities to expect less state funding for schools...

A special education teacher in Fall River has been arrested for possession of child pornography. ABC6 and others are reporting that 54-year-old Henry Tedeschi, a special education teacher at Morton Middle School in Fall River, will be arraigned this afternoon after Rhode Island State Police found the pornographic materials inside his West Warwick home...

Working up to a final budget proposal for FY 16, the New Bedford School Committee met Monday afternoon to discuss how to get to that final proposal.

In light of recent issues in the Special Education Department, the New Bedford School Committee appointed an Interim Executive Director to take charge.