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North Central MassachusettsFAMILYRESOURCE GUIDEServing the communities erHardwickHoldenHubbardstonLancasterLeominsterNew BraintreeOakhamPaxtonPrincetonPublished June don
Introduction/AcknowledgementsThis North Central Massachusetts Family Resource Guide has been developed to help individuals,families, and professionals connect with many of the resources available in the North CentralMassachusetts area. Whether you are looking for preschool or adult services, recreation opportunities,emergency support, government programs, housing or health services, we hope that this book will be agood place to begin.The following programs, funded by grants from the Massachusetts Department of Early Educationand Care (EEC), collaborated to produce this family resource guide: Ashburnham-Westminster Community Partnership for Children Clinton Community Partnerships for Children Leominster Project Apples, CFCE MOC Community Partnership, Athol-Royalston MOC Community Partnership, Fitchburg MOC Community Partnership, Gardner MOC Community Partnership, Quabbin Nashoba Community Partnerships for Children Wachusett Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Program Winchendon Community Partnerships for ChildrenPlease note: Although every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information, those involvedin developing this resource guide make no warranties as to the accuracy of the content. We assume no liability orresponsibility for any errors or omissions in the information. Reference to any organization or agency does notconstitute an endorsement or recommendation of that agency or organization.i
To Begin: A Few Helpful Online Resourceswww.eec.state.ma.usMass. Department of Early Education and Care: Useful information and resources onchild care providers, financial assistance options, grants (for individuals andorganizations), professional development, special education, family support, regulationsand policies.www.mass.govThe official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.www.mass211.orgWith the support of social service organizations that provide health and human servicesthroughout Massachusetts and in collaboration with Massachusetts Association ofInformation and Referral Specialists (MAIRS) the United Way introduces this statewideInformation & Referral System.By phone: Dial 2-1-1. If you are unable to reach 2-1-1 due to your telephone or cell phonecarrier, a toll-free number is available: 1-877-211-MASS (6277).www.massresources.orgMass. Resources offers a free online resource for Massachusetts residents in need ofhousing, food, health care, and other basic serviceswww.worcesterresources.orgWorcester Resources offer a free online resource for Massachusetts residents in need ofhousing, food, health care, and other basic services2
Table of ContentsIntroduction/Acknowledgements . iEarly Education and Care . 1Early InterventionHead StartLocal EEC ContactsParent/Child ProgramsPlay GroupsResource/Referral/StateEducation/Training . 5Adult EducationCareer TrainingColleges/UniversitiesContinuing EducationEducation:Private Schools . 7Public Schools (Districts & Charters) . 9Vocational .10Special Education Programs .11Family Services: Housing/Shelters . 31Family Services: Mental Health . 32EmergencyGeneralFood Assistance . 34Farmers MarketsFood PantriesGeneral ResourcesMealsHealth Services . 38Clinics/ Free CareDentalEmergencyGeneralHome/ Homeless Health CareHospitals/Housing for Patients’ FamiliesPregnant Women & ChildrenEmergency Support: . 13GeneralHousing/SheltersMental HealthViolence/AbuseLegal Assistance. 42Enrichment/Recreation. 17CampsHistorical Societies/CommissionsLibraries/Literacy ServicesMuseumsParks & Recreation DepartmentsParks/Farms/PoolsService OrganizationsTheatre/MusicYMCAs/Youth ProgramsSpecial Needs Services . 46Specific DisabilitiesCampsEquipmentEarly InterventionPublic School Special Education OfficesResourcesState AgenciesFamily Services . 28GerneralHealth CareParent/Child ProgramsPregnant Women & ChildrenMental Health Services . 43Senior Services . 45Town Information . 50Veterans Services. 52AppendixIndex of Organizations
Early Education and CareEarly InterventionFamily TIES of MassachusettsChildren's .org100 Erdman WayLeominster MA 01453978-537-3324987-537-0956Serves families with children birth to three years of age; developmentalassessments, therapies, children's services.Early intervention services; information on public benefits andprograms, and resources for families of children with special needsand chronic illness.Minuteman ARC for Human ServicesCommunity Healthlink Lipton Center - EarlyIntervention45 Summer StreetLeominster MA nk.orgEarly Intervention services for children ages birth - three years;individual, group and family counseling comprehensive mental healthservices.Community Healthlink Lipton Center - EarlyIntervention100 Erdman WayLeominster MA 01453978-537-0956www.communityhealthlink.orgServes families with children birth to three years of age; developmentalassessments, therapies, children's services.Criterion Wachusett Early Intervention Program31 Lake StreetGardner MA 01440978-632-4432www.criterioncchild.comServes families in Ashburnham, Barre, Gardner, Hubbardston, NewBraintree, Oakham, Princeton, Templeton, Westminster, andWinchendon with children birth to three years of age; developmentalassessments, therapies, children's services.Early Intervention & Family Support ProgramsUMASS214 Lake StreetShrewsbury MA 01545508-856-42021269 Main StreetConcord MA 01742978-287-7900www.minutemanarc.orgPrograms include Early Intervention, after school/after work, recreation,camps and adult day services.Head StartClinton Head Start Program20 W. Boylston StreetClinton MA 01510978-368-7121800-523-6373MOC Child Care and Head Start Services133 Prichard StreetFitchburg MA 01420978-343-0185www.mocinc.orgHosmer Head Start (Fitchburg): 978-345-8549Prichard Street (Fitchburg): 978-343-0185Family Education Center (Leominster): 978-534-7642Coleman Street Center (Gardner): 978-630-2290Mt. Wachusett C. C. (Gardner): 978-632-4664Memorial School (Winchendon): 978-297-9832CCD Center (Athol): 978-249-6735Clinton Head Start (Clinton): 978-368-7121Winchendon Head Start Program32 Elmwood RoadWinchendon MA 01475978-297-9832Serves Holden & Paxton Families with children birth to three years ofage; developmental assessments, therapies, children's servicesPage 1
Early Education and CareLocal Early Education & Care (EEC) ContactsAshburnham-Westminster Community Partnershipfor ChildrenMOC Community Partnership Gardner33 Lake StreetGardner MA 01440978-630-3354Westminster Elementary School, 9 Academy Hill RoadWestminster MA 01473978-874-7312www.awrsd.orgProvides information and referrals to families. Assists families whoneed access to financial assistance.Provides information and referrals to families. Assists families whoneed access to financial assistance.90 State RoadBaldwinville MA 01436978-939-2200Clinton Community Partnerships for Children150 School StreetClinton MA 01510978-365-4218www.clinton.k12.ma.usProvides information and referrals to families; assists families whoneed access to financial assistance; coordinates professionaldevelopment for early education and care providers, parentingprograms, and numerous family enrichment events.Leominster Project Apples, CFCE500 Kennedy WayLeominster MA 01453978-534-3038Narragansett Community Partnerships for ChildrenProvides information and referrals to families. Assists families whoneed access to financial assistance.Nashoba Community Partnerships for Children50 Mechanic StreetBolton MA 01740978-897-4230Provides information and referrals to families; assists families whoneed access to financial assistance; coordinates professionaldevelopment for early education and care providers, parentingprograms, and family enrichment events.Shirley Community Partnerships for ChildrenPrograms & resources for families with young children; weeklyplaygroups - call for hours and locations.34 Lancaster RoadShirley MA 01464978-425-2630MOC Community Partnership Athol-RoyalstonProvides information and referrals to families. Assists families whoneed access to financial assistance.423 Main StreetAthol MA 01331978-249-7661www.mocinc.orgProvides information and referrals to families. Assists families whoneed access to financial assistance.MOC Community Partnership Fitchburg110 South StreetFitchburg MA 01420978-345-8549x 325 or 326www.mocinc.orgWachusett Coordinated Family & CommunityEngagement Program216 Main SreetSpencer MA 01562508-885-2934www.mocinc.orgProvides information and referrals to families. Assists families whoneed access to financial assistance.Winchendon Community Partnerships for ChildrenProvides information and referrals to families. Assists families whoneed access to financial assistance.32 Elmwood Road., Suite A3Winchendon MA 01475978-297-3436MOC Community Partnership for Children QuabbinProvides information and referrals to families. Assists families whoneed access to financial assistance.8 Broad StreetBarre MA 01005978-355-0266www.mocinc.orgProvides information and referrals to families. Assists families whoneed access to financial assistance.Page 2
Early Education and CareParent/Child ProgramsAthol Parent Child Home Program359 Main StreetAthol MA 01331978-721-0013Home based early literacy and parenting program for families withchildren ages 16 months to 4 years.Clinton Early Childhood Resource Center150 School Street, Room 208Clinton MA 01510978-365-4218www.clinton.k12.ma.usProvides a moderately structured adult/child "Play School" program inwhich families with children ages 0 - 6 years play and learn together.Primarily for Clinton residents only.Lunenburg Family Network, Eagle House25 Memorial DriveLunenburg MA 01462978-528-1429Provides collaborative, comprehensive, high quality family supportservices that are free of charge, welcoming and accessible to allLunenburg families with young children (pre-natal through 4 yearsold). We sponsor weekly playgroups, parenting classes, familyactivities, and community forums.North Quabbin Family Network, Valuing OurChildren27 Walnut St.Athol MA 01331978-249-8467Family center offering comprehensive services to children and families.North Worcester County Healthy FamiliesClinton/Nashoba Parent Child Home Program150 School StreetClinton MA 01510978-365-4217www.clinton.k12.ma.usHome based early literacy and parenting program for families withchildren ages 16 months to 4 years.Fitchburg Parent Child Home Program110 South StreetFitchburg MA 01420978-345-8549x 323375 Nichols RoadFitchburg MA 01420978-348-1702www.ithappensathome.orgThe Healthy Directions program at HealthAlliance Home Health &Hospice is the way to home-based support and education for newyoung parents in North Worcester County. First-time mothers andfathers who are 20 years old and under and residents of any of the 27communities we serve, are eligible for Healthy Families Massachusetts(HFM) services.Quabbin Parent Child Home ProgramHome based early literacy and parenting program for families withchildren ages 16 months to 4 years.8 Broad StreetBarre MA 01005978-355-0266Franklin Community Action CorporationHome based early literacy and parenting program for families withchildren ages 16 months to 4 years.90 Federal StreetGreenfield MA 01301413-475-1553www.communityaction.usThe Franklin County Family Network brings parents together with earlychildhood educators and other community members to createopportunities for fun and stimulating activities with their children.Leominster Parent Child Home Program500 Kennedy WayLeominster MA 01453978-534-3038Home based early literacy and parenting program for families withchildren ages 16 months to 4 years.Page 3
Early Education and CarePlay GroupsAthol Play Group978-721-0013The Moms Club of Lancaster & SterlingLancaster & Sterling MA rces & ReferralsBolton Play GroupChild Care ConnectionBolton MA 01740pequita.loring@verizon.net31 Harvard StreetWorcester MA n Community PlaygroupUnited Church, Haskell AvenueClinton MA 01510Meets Mondays, 10 am - 12 noon.Child care resource and referral services for selecting child careprograms including family child care, child care centers, school ageprograms, nursery schools, summer camps, in-home care and childcare for special needs childrenFitchburg Play Group110 South StreetFitchburg MA 01420978-345-8549x 326etroche@mocinc.orgGardner Community Play Group55 Lake StreetGardner MA 01440978-630-3354Child Care Resources799 W. Boylston StreetWorcester MA 01606800-952-9183508-856-7930Child care resource and referral services for selecting child careprograms including family child care, child care centers, school ageprograms, nursery schools, in-home care and child care for specialneeds childrenChild Care ResourcesLittle Learners Book Club55 Lake StreetGardner MA 01440978-630-33541480 John Fitch HighwayFitchburg MA ls.orgLittle Seedlings: Project Apples, CFCE500 Kennedy WayLeominster MA 01453978-534-3838978-537-3350Playgroup for parents/caregivers and children birth through 5 yrs.Offered once a week at a variety of locations. Please call the ProjectApples office for more information.Quabbin Play Group978-355-0266Stow Area Parent NetworkStow MA 01775www.sapn.orgPage 4Child care resources and referral services for selecting child careprograms including family child care, child care centers, school ageprograms, nursery schools, in-home care for special needs children,and assists families in obtaining subsidized child care. Also providestraining and workshops to early education and care providers/teachers.StateMass. Department of Early Education & Care51 Sleeper Street, 4th floorBoston MA 02210617-988-6600www.mass.gov/eecProvides the foundation that supports all children in their developmentas life long learners and contributing members of the community, andsupports families in their essential work as parents and caregivers.Worcester: 10 Austin St. (508-798-5181)Gardner: 31 Lake St., Suite 180 (978-632-4432 x14)Springfield: 95 Liberty St., Suite 1124 (413-788-8401)
Education/Training: AdultsAdult EducationCareer TrainingALFA (Adult Learning/Fitchburg Area)Career Center of North Central MassachusettsFitchburg State College, 160 Pearl StreetFitchburg MA 01420978-665-3706www.fsc.edu/alfa25 Main StreetGardner MA 01440978-632-5050508-792-7571www.ccncm.comA lifelong learning institute offering non-credit daytime courses in finearts, science, literature, music, history and other areas.Cleghorn Neighborhood Center2-18 Fairmount StreetFitchburg MA 01420978-342-2069Free ESOL/GED/Citizenship classes ongoing throughout the year.Clinton Adult Learning Center150 School StreetClinton MA 01510978-365-4226www.clinton.k12.ma.usAdult ESOL, ABE, and GED classes.Minuteman ARC for Human Services1269 Main St.Concord MA 01742978-287-7900www.minutemanarc.orgPrograms include Early Intervention, after school/after work, recreation,camps and adult day services.Mount Wachusett Community College DevensLearning Center1 Jackson Place, Room 205Devens MA 01432978-840-3221x 206978-630-9527English as a second language; beginning or intermediate classesfocusing on conversational skills, survival skills, reading and writing;GED preparation; General Education Development leading to highschool equivalency diploma.Whether you recently lost your job, left your job, or are just looking for abetter position, the North Central Career Center is here to help youconduct an effective job search.Career Center of North Central Massachusetts100 Erdman WayLeominster MA 01453978-543-1481www.ccncm.comOur mission is to be the primary link between the Commonwealth’semployers and the workforce of North Central Massachusetts. Westrive to strengthen this relationship by providing a pool of skilledworkers for industry while offering a streamlined process for trainingand retraining for overall job enrichment.Franklin County Community DevelopmentCorporation324 Wells StreetGreenfield MA 01301413-774-7204www.fccdc.orgThe Franklin County Community Development Corporation (FCCDC) isan economic development non profit organization providingcomprehensive business development education, access to capital,commercial office and manufacturing space plus home of the WesternMassachusetts Food Processing Center.Franklin/Hampshire Career CenterOne Arch PlaceGreenfield MA 01301413-784-1765www.fhcc-onestop.com/The Franklin Hampshire Career Center supports and promotesworkforce and economic development in the region through the deliveryof quality employment, training and education services that areresponsive to and meet the needs of job seekers and employers.North Quabbin School to Careers Partnership512 Main Street,Athol MA 01331978-249-0005School-To-Career is based on the premise that education works bestwhen students can connect their academics to the world of work, theirfuture careers and their daily lives. It encourages high academicachievement, provides high skill development and promotes life-longlearning.Page 5
Education/Training: AdultsWorkforce Central Career Center44 Front Street , 6th FloorWorcester MA 01608508-799-1600www.workforcecentralma.orgOur mission is to be the leading public resource in SouthernWorcester County for workforce development services and informationfor all individuals seeking jobs, training and education, as well as foremployers seeking skilled workers and workforce uing EducationAssabet After Dark215 Fitchburg StreetMarlborough MA dark.comProvides more than 220 courses covering everything from usingcomputers to making your own sushi.Anna Maria CollegeMontachusett Regional Vocational TechnicalContinuing Education50 Sunset LanePaxton MA 01612508-849-3300www.annamaria.edu1050 Westminster StreetFitchburg MA 01420978-345-9200x 5220www.montytechnites.com/Four year private,Catholic, liberal arts college.Offers two semesters of evening classes at the vocational technicalschool. Classes include computer science, languages, medical,business, culinary arts, health and recreation, electrician and plumbing.Atlantic Union College35 Prescott StreetSouth Lancaster MA 01561978-368-2190www.auc.eduChristian professional college in the Seventh Day Adventist tradition.Fitchburg State College160 Pearl StreetFitchburg MA 01420978-345-2151www.fsc.eduA public institution providing liberal arts, teacher education andprofessional majors. Both graduate and undergraduate programs areoffered.Mount Wachusett Community College444 Green StreetGardner MA 01440978-632-6600www.mwcc.eduMWCC offers several degree and certificate programs. Day andevening classes are available. Also offers noncredit courses, AdultBasic Education, GED preparation, and free workshops on jobsearching skills.Devens Campus: 27 Jackson Road (978-630-9569)Leominster Campus: 100 Erdman Way (978-840-3221) - also offersABE at this site.Page 6
Education: Private SchoolsPrivate SchoolApplewild120 Prospect StreetFitchburg MA 01420978-342-6053www.Applewild.orgPrivate school for children ages 5 - 15 years.Browning Elementary / South Lancaster AcademyPO Box 1129South Lancaster MA 01561978-368-8544www.sla-browning.orgPreK - 12 Christian school.Cottage Hill Academy83 Hospital RoadBaldwinville MA 01436978-652-1100www.youinc.orgA staff secured residential program for girls ages 12 - 20.Cushing Academy39 School PO Box 8000Ashbunham MA 01430978-827-7000www.cushing.orgPrivate coeducational secondary school for grades 9 - 12.New River Academy123 Old Common RoadLancaster MA 01523781-246-4207Sacred Heart of Jesus Elementary School53 Lynde StreetGardner MA 01440978-632-0950www.sacredheartgardner.orgPrivate K - 8 school.St. Anna's School213 Lancaster StreetLeominster MA 01453978-534-4770www.stannaschool.comPrivate K - 8 school.St. Anthony's Elementary School123 Salem StreetFitchburg MA 01420978-345-7785www.stanthonyschool.net/Private parochial PreK - 8 school.St. Bernard's Central Catholic High School45 Harvard StreetFitchburg MA 01420978-342-3212www.stb.echalk.comParochial high school.St. Bernard's Elementary School254 Summer StreetFitchburg MA 01420978-342-1948www.stbernardselementary.orgPreK - grade 8 parochial school.Nonsectarian, alternative, all male private school for grades 9-11.St. Leo's SchoolNotre Dame Preparatory School171 South StreetFitchburg MA 01420978-343-7635118 Main StreetLeominster MA ivate, coeducational Roman Catholic high school.Private, parochial PreK-12 school.Our Lady of Holy Rosary Elementary SchoolThe Village School99 Nichols StreetGardner MA n The CommonRoyalston MA 01368978-575-1286www.villageschool.toPrivate PreK - grade 8 school.An independent, nature-based school for grades PreK - 6.Page 7
Education: Private SchoolsTrivium SchoolPO Box 597South Lancaster MA al Catholic day school grades seven through twelve.Wachusett Hills Christian School100 Colony RoadWestminster MA 01473978-874-6432www.whchristianschool.orgPrivate Christian elementary school.Winchendon School172 Ash StreetWinchendon MA 01475978-297-1223www.winchendon.orgCoeducational secondary college preparatory school.Page 8
Education: Public SchoolsDistricts & Charter SchoolsAshburnham-Westminster Regional School District11 Oakmont DriveAshburnham MA 01430978-827-1434www.awrsd.orgSpecial Education Department: 978-827-3062J.R. Briggs Elementary School: 978-827-5750Meetinghouse Elementary School: 978-874-0163Westminster Elementary School: 978-874-2043Overlook Middle School: 978-827-1425Oakmont Regional High School: 978-827-5907Learning Tree Integrated Preschool: 978-731-9916Athol Royalston Public School DistrictPO Box 9681062 Pleasant StreetAthol MA 01331978-249-2400www.arrsd.orgRoyalston Community School: 978-249-2900Sanders Street School: 978-249-2410Riverbend School: 978-249-2415Pleasant Street School: 978-249-2405Athol-Royalston Middle School: 978-249-2430Athol High School: 978-249-2435Special Education: 978-249-2403Clinton Public Schools150 School StreetClinton MA 01510978-365-4200www.clinton.k12.ma.usClinton Elementary School: 978-365-4230Clinton Middle School: 978-365-4220Clinton High School: 978-365-4208Special Needs Dept.: 978-365-4238Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School49 Antietam StreetDevens MA 01434978-772-3293www.parker.orgA public charter school for grades 7-12, open to Massachusettsresidents.Gardner Public Schools70 Waterford StreetGardner MA 01440978-632-1000www.gardnerk12.orgGardner High School: 978-632-1600Gardner Middle School: 978-632-1603Elm Street School: 978-632-1673Helen Mae Sauter Elementary: 978-632-5480Waterford Street School: 978-632-1605Special Educaton Office: 978-630-4076Leominster Public Schools24 Church StreetLeominster MA 01453978-534-7700www.leominster.mec.eduFall Brook School: 978-534-7745Bennett School: 978-534-7704Priest Street School : 978-534-7761Johnny Appleseed: 978-534-7765Northwest School : 978-534-7756Southeast School: 978-534-7751Samoset School: 978-534-7725Sky View Middle School: 978-534-7780Leominster Senior High School: 978-534-7715Leominster Ctr Tech Educ: 978-534-7735Special Education Office: 978-534-7700Narraganset Regional Public SchoolsFitchburg Public Schools376 South StreetFitchburg MA 01420978-345-3200www.fitchburg.k12.ma.usFitchburg High School: 978-345-3240Memorial Middle School: 978-345-3495Longso Middle School: 978-343-2146Crocker Elementary School: 978-345-3290McKay Campus School: 978-665-3187Fitchburg Arts Academy: 978-665-3662Reingold Elementary School: 978-345-3287South Street School: 978-348-2300Fitchburg Evening Alternative Education 978-345-3244Special Education: 978-345-3211462 Baldwinville RoadBaldwinville MA 01436978-939-5661www.nrsd.orgBalwinville Elementary: 978-939-5318Phillipston Memorial School: 978-249-4969East Templeton School: 978-632-0557Narragansett Middle School: 978-939-5928Narragansett Regional High School: 978-939-5388Templeton Center School: 978-939-8892Page 9
Education: Public SchoolsNashoba Regional SchoolsWachusett Regional School District50 Mechanic StreetBolton MA 01740978-779-0539www.nrsd.net1745 Main StreetJefferson MA 01522508-829-1670www.wrsd.netPompositticut School: 978-897-5774Mary Rowlandson Elementary: 978-368-8482Center School: 978-897-0290Florence Sawyer School: 978-779-2821Luther Burbank Middle School: 978-365-4558Hale Middle School: 978-897-4788Nashoba Regional High School: 978-779-2257Special Education Office: 978-779-0539Extended Day Program: 978-779-9875Central Tree Middle School (Rutland) 508-886-0073Chocksett Middle School (Sterling) 978-422-6552Davis Hill Elementary (Holden) 508-829-1754Dawson Elementary (Holden) 508-829-6828Glenwood Elementary (Rutland) 508-886-0399Houghton Elementary (Sterling) 978-422-2333Mayo Elementary (Holden) 508-829-3203Mountview Middle (Holden) 508-829-5577Naquag Elementary (Rutland) 508-886-2901Paxton Center School (Paxton) 508-798-8576Thomas Prince School (Princeton) 978-464-2110Wachusett Regional High School (Holden) 508-829-6771North Central Charter Essential School1 Oak Hill RoadFitchburg MA 01420978-345-2701www.ncces.orgA public charter school for grades 7-12, open to Massachusettsresidents.Quabbin Public School District872 South StreetBarre MA 01005978-355-4668www.qrsd.orgQuabbin Regional High School: 978-355-4651Quabbin Regional Middle School: 978-355-5042Harwick Elementary school: 413-477-6351Hubbardston Center School: 978-928-4487Ruggles Lane School: 978-355-2934Oakham Center School: 978-882-3392Special Needs: 978-355-4668Shirley Public Schools34 Lancaster RoadShirley MA 01464978-425-2630www.shirley-ma.govPreK - Grade 8 Public School DistrictLura A. White Elementary School: 978-425-2630Shirley Middle School: 978-425-2630Winchendon Public Schools175 Grove StreetWinchendon MA 01475978-297-0031www.winchendonk12.orgWinchendon Preschool Program: 978-297-3436Memorial School: 978-297-1305Toy Town Elementary: 978-297-2005Murdock Middle/High School: 978-297-1256Special Education: 978-297-1850VocationalAssabet Valley Regional Technical High School215 Fitchburg StreetMarlborough MA 01752508-485-9430www.assabettech.com/Public vocational/technical high school for grades 9 - 12.Baypath Regional Vocational School57 Old Muggett Hill RoadCharlton MA 01507508-248-5971www.baypath.tec.ma.usVocational Technical High School Grades 9-12Montachusett Regional Vocational TechnicalSchool1050 Westminster StreetFitchburg MA 01420978-345-9200www.montytech.netA four year vocational-technical high school serving north central MA.Page 10
Education: Special Education ProgramsSpecial NeedsCaldwell Alternative School44 Wanoosnoc RoadFitchburg MA 01420978-345-5250www.fllac.orgLocal collaborative school serving special education students.CAPS Horizons I9 Academy HillWestminster MA 01473978-503-4026www.capsped.orgLocal collaborative elementary school for children having moderate tosevere developmental disabilities, substantial communicationdisorders, and/or pervasive developmental disorders with needs inareas of communication, attention, behavior, and academic learning.Caldwell Elementary SchoolCAPS Horizons II150 School StreetClinton MA 01510978-368-8899www.fllac.orgRalph C. Mahar Regional School507 South Main St.Orange MA 01364978-544-2542www.capsped.orgPublic/private day program serving students with significantemotionaland behavioral concerns in grades K-6.CAPS Alternative Jr. Sr. High53 School StreetGardner MA 01440978-632-2208www.capsped.orgLocal collaborative school serving special education students.CAPS Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program (DHHP)Westminster Elementary SchoolWestminster MA 01473978-424-8013www.capsped.orgLocal collaborative school (PreK - High School). Classes are availablefor students with moderate to profound hearing loss. Services rangefrom self-contained classrooms using total communication and A.S.L.to partial or full inclusion with interpreters.Fitchburg Site: Memorial Middle SchoolLocal collaborative school serving special education students.CAPS Odyssey53 School StreetGardner MA 01440978-630-3253www.capsped.orgLocal collaborative school. Adolescent day treatment program thatintegrates educational and therapeutic services for teens with severemental health issues.CAPS Rainbow53 School StreetGardner MA 01440978-632-2208www.capsped.orgLocal collaborative preschool, elementary, and secondary education forstudents (ages 3 - 22 years) with significant multiple disabilities.CAPS Educational CollaborativeCAPS Sr. Pathways53 School StreetGardner MA 01440978-632-2208www.capsped.orgGardner High SchoolGardner MA 01440978-633-7226www.capsped.orgLocal collaborative school serving special education students.Program for students ages 15 - 22 years with moderate to severedisabilities.CAPS Gateway53 School StreetGardner MA 01440978-632-2208www.capsped.orgLocal collaborative school serving special education students.Devereux School60 Miles RoadRutland MA 01543508-886-4746www.devereux.orgPriavate,
Clinton MA 01510. Fitchburg Play Group. 110 South Street. etroche@mocinc.org. 978-345-8549 x 326 Fitchburg MA 01420. Gardner Community Play Group. 55 Lake Street 978-630-3354 Gardner MA 01440. Little Learners Book Club. 55 Lake Street 978-630-3354 Gardner MA 01440. Little Seedlings: Project Apples, CFCE. 500 Kennedy Way
