Educational Panel Led by Roderick Smith and William Deveney Explores Special Education Evaluation Procedures
NORWOOD – Providing parents and educators with a practical understanding of special education protocols, the Special Needs Association hosted an informative “mock core evaluation” on Monday night, November 15, 1976, at the Oldham School Library.
The structured demonstration was led by educational specialists Roderick Smith and William Deveney, alongside school representatives from all professional disciplines involved in conducting a formal student core evaluation. The session walked attendees through the complex multi-disciplinary assessment process, offering clarity on rights, procedures, and support mechanisms. Local residents seeking further information regarding special education resources were encouraged to contact Maureen Joseph at 769-1019.
Archival Note: This article has been dynamically reconstructed from the original public record print archives of the Patriot Ledger
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Andrew J. Ciarletta Jr. Appointed Principal of Winslow Elementary School-July 27, 1966
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“Middle School” Configuration Proposed to Address School Overcrowding-November 4, 1965
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Retired Norwood Junior High Vice-Principal Mildred I. O’Donnell Honored at Testimonial Dinner-October 30, 1965
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Superintendent Coakley Tells PTA Council That $4 Million in New School Construction Is Mandatory-September 10, 1965
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Norwood School Committee Reviews Summer School Program and Proposes Token Fees-September 3, 1965
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School Wiring Hazard Suspected at Norwood Junior High-September 3, 1965
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Norwood Tennis Courts Recreation-July 10, 1965
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Balch School $300,000 Addition Outlines Three Formal State Approval Steps-November 7, 1964
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Town Meeting Approves Balch and Cleveland School Additions-October 23, 1964
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