Child Find

It is the responsibility of the Rockport Public Schools to identify any child who is a resident of Rockport, who may have a disability, regardless of the severity of the disability. It is also the responsibility of Rockport Public Schools to evaluate those students to determine if they are eligible for special education or related services under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) or 603 CMR 28 (Massachusetts Special Education Regulations). The Rockport Public Schools District is committed to identifying children before their third birthday in order to provide early intervention services for three- and four-year-olds.

 If you have questions or concerns regarding your child’s development and would like to have him/her screened, please call Ann-Marie Luster, Director of Student Services for an appointment at (978)546-1210.  

If you suspect that your child, at any age, may need an evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services, you may request an evaluation, at no cost, at Rockport Elementary School. Please contact the Principal, Amy Waterman(awaterman@rpk12.org) at your child’s school for information about referring your child for an evaluation.