At Andover Elementary School, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. Our teachers, specialists, and families work together to support each student’s academic, behavioral, social, and developmental needs. 

Andover Elementary School provides a variety of programs and services, which may include academic and behavioral interventions, gifted and talented programming, bilingual and English language support, special education, and related services.

Academic and Behavioral Support

Students do not need to receive special education services to receive additional help at school.

Teachers regularly monitor student progress and adjust instruction to support different learning needs. When a student is not making expected academic or behavioral progress in the general education curriculum, additional support and targeted interventions may be provided.

Andover Elementary School uses Scientific Research-Based Interventions (SRBI) to identify student needs, provide targeted academic or behavioral interventions, monitor progress, and adjust supports as needed. Families are kept informed throughout the process.

Gifted, Talented, and Language Services

The school also provides gifted and talented programming and bilingual and English language support for eligible students. These programs are separate from special education. Families may contact the school for more information about available services and eligibility procedures.

Special Education and Related Services

A student who may need special education or related services may be referred to a Planning and Placement Team (PPT).

The PPT includes the student’s parents or guardians, teachers, school staff, and appropriate specialists. Together, the team reviews the student’s strengths and needs, determines whether an evaluation is appropriate, and decides whether the student is eligible for special education services.

Parental consent is required before an initial evaluation can begin and before special education services are provided for the first time.

If a student is eligible, the PPT works with the family to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP describes the student’s educational goals, specialized instruction, related services, accommodations and other supports.

Parents and guardians are important members of the PPT and participate in decisions regarding their child’s education.