Since 1974, ACCEPT has provided excellence and innovation in education practices for school districts in Metrowest Boston.  

The combination of a school environment with embedded therapies supported by an onsite team of professionals. The approach provides structure and consistency that allows students to stabilize, make progress, and gain skills and confidence that translate to home, community, and next steps.
The combination of a school environment with embedded therapies supported by an onsite team of professionals. The approach provides structure and consistency that allows students to stabilize, make progress, and gain skills and confidence that translate to home, community, and next steps.
Regular communication from ACCEPT staff and the sense of team established with parents and families to provide a program tailored to the unique needs, age, interests, and goals of each student.
The exceptional quality of the teaching staff, and low student to teacher ratios.
The sense of community and belonging at ACCEPT. Students make friends in a welcoming and supportive environment.
The close collaboration and partnership with sending districts as students transition to ACCEPT, acclimate and thrive in their classrooms, and when ready, return to their home schools.
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ACCEPT Education Collaborative Pre-K through 12 School Programs

School Programs

We work with parents and districts to design individualized, evidence-based programs for each student addressing academics, behavioral and therapeutic needs, life skills, and specialized services based on the IEP. The goal is to build strengths and self-confidence, and to maximize potential for students in elementary, middle, and high school grades. Our Extended School Year programs are designed to prevent substantial regression of skills and provide a bridge between academic years.

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ACCEPT Education Collaborative Center for Transition

Transition Programs

Transition programs for students aged 18-22 at ACCEPT ready students for employment, college, high school or special diploma, independent living or adult services. Our Programs are fueled by measures and ongoing assessment protocols to initially design each students’ individual program, routinely monitor progress and adjust students’ programs so that they reach their full potential.

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ACCEPT Education Collaborative Professional Development

Professional Development

ACCEPT believes that what matters most in student achievement is excellent teaching and learning. Professional development offerings are designed to meet the instructional, management, and leadership challenges that educators face on a daily basis. Open to member and non-member school districts.

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ACCEPT Education Collaborative District Services

District Services

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As an extension of the district we have intimate knowledge of their challenges and readily customize services to meet the specific need.  Our demonstrated ability to respond to the evolving environment and regulatory changes are true differentiators of ACCEPT services.  Our services include: consultation & evaluation, transportation, medicaid reimbursement, and home-based services.

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2024-25 School Year Calendar

4 Tech Circle, Natick, MA 01760 | p. 508.653.6776 | f. 508.653.0878 | e. [email protected]

The ACCEPT Education Collaborative does not discriminate against students, parents, employees or the general public on the basis of race, color, sex, homeless status, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or age. ACCEPT is also committed to maintaining a school environment free of harassment. Harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, homeless status, age or disability is prohibited. In addition to the protected classes identified above, as to employment practices, ACCEPT also does not discriminate based on genetic information, ancestry or status as a veteran. The sending district also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts and other designated youth groups in accordance with the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. 20 U.S.C.§ 7905; 34 C.F.R. Part 108. The Collaborative also does not discriminate against students on the basis of homelessness in a manner consistent with the requirements of the McKinney-Vento Act. For more information contact ACCEPT’s designated compliance coordinator Dr. Donna Flaherty, 4 Tech Circle, Natick MA 01760. (508)653-6776