CREST Collaborative accepts referrals from both member and non-member districts on a rolling basis. We typically have openings year-round for students with valid IEPs, those requiring Extended Evaluations, and occasionally Interim Alternative Educational Placements (IAEP).

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The Student Referral Process:

• The referral process begins upon receipt of a complete referral packet from the sending district.

Required Documentation

• The referral packet must include the following:

• 504 or IEP: active/signed and/or proposed IEP

• Evaluations: Most recent reports

• Academic Records (if applicable): Most recent progress report, report card, and/or transcript

• Assessment Scores: MCAS score report

Supplemental Behavioral Documentation (if applicable)

If the student engages in self-injury, aggression, property destruction, and/or elopement, the packet must also include:

• Conduct log and a Behavior Support Plan

If the student requires de-escalation and/or restraint, the packet must also include:

• Incident/Restraint reports

If the student has been suspended, the packet must also include:

• Suspension documentation and Manifestation documentation

Please use our Referral Portal to begin the process:

Contact:

Andrea Holt
Referral & District Services Coordinator
Phone: 978-685-3000 x 1018