Admission Process
Contact Information
Stephanie Child Director of Student Services schild@accept.org (508)653-6776 x112

To keep the process efficient, we request that parents work with their school district to begin the process. To make the visit as productive as possible and guide families to visit the appropriate classrooms and see the services that are best for their child, it’s helpful to have a complete referral packet in advance of a visit. However, there are some circumstances where the sending district may make a special request for a family to visit before all the paperwork has been shared with ACCEPT.

The process usually is completed within 72 hours of receipt of a packet.

Parents will meet with admissions representatives and during that time the student has an opportunity to meet with staff and students in the program. Parents and students tour the school building and observe classrooms in action. The visit lasts approximately one hour and concludes with an opportunity to ask follow up questions.

Once the assessment review and tour are complete ACCEPT staff determine whether our program is a good fit and can address the unique learning, behavioral and social/emotional needs of the student. A determination is sent to the sending district.
If no seats are available, a wait list is maintained, especially when it is anticipated that an opening will be available within 2 months. If the time between the original referral and the availability of a seat is more than 2 months, ACCEPT may ask to re-evaluate the student to ensure that the placement is still a good fit.

A Welcome Packet must be completed by the parent/guardian prior to the student starting in the program. The packet includes information about emergency contacts, health forms, and other required documents.