Thanks so much for your interest in the May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities in Randolph, Massachusetts.

Throughout the admissions process, our focus is always on you and your child. Our two main objectives are: 

• to share information about our school services with families and professionals 

• to obtain information from guardians and the school district to determine if a student will be an appropriate fit for our school community.  

If we determine we may have an appropriate placement within our school, we will invite the student and his guardian to visit the school for a screening and tour. 

We realize that each student has a different learning style and unique skill set, and our priority is to help meet the individual needs of each student accepted into our program. 

Our school is fully licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). 

After a Student Is Accepted

We will schedule an intake meeting with your family shortly before your child begins in our school. This provides an opportunity for your family to meet with the Educational Administrator and the Clinical Director and/or nurse as appropriate. We encourage you to share questions, concerns, and information with our team, and to discuss specific ways that we can support your child and family. 

On the Day of Admission

If your child will be a moving into one of our community-based homes, your family will have the opportunity to visit the residence, unpack, and set up their space in a bedroom. We encourage you to bring any of your child’s personal belongings that are familiar and comforting, and to decorate the room so it reflects your child’s interests and personality.  

We will work diligently to address your needs and concerns before, during, and after the move. We strive to make our residences feel warm and inviting and we want the students to feel like their residence is truly a home-away-from-home.  

After your child’s first day at school, a member of our educational staff will contact you to provide an update on his or her first day. Your child's teacher will contact you about setting up a regularly scheduled contact. 

After Admission

We understand how crucial it is to have open communication between your family and our staff. We encourage you to contact your child’s teacher or other team members with questions. We will provide ongoing communication on your child’s progress and recap daily activities so you are aware of what goes on throughout the day. 

Families of day students can expect daily communication with the classroom teacher via the daily home log and scheduled weekly communication. 

Families of residential students can expect scheduled weekly communication with both the classroom teacher and the residential staff for updates. 

 

Our Admissions Process

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Notice of Non-Discrimination

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