The District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP) describes accommodations, instructional supports, and interventions provided to students. The DCAP is a tool that assists teachers and specialists in providing differentiated learning experiences to ensure that students can progress in their learning through various teaching modalities. This tool provides examples of accommodations to ensure access to Tier 1, standards-based, classroom instruction.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has updated the IEP forms and APS will implement the new process starting in the Fall of 2024.

The new IEP form centers on the student's vision, identifies language acquisition issues for English learners in the student profile, and intentionally addresses transition planning for all age groups.

During the 2023-24 school year, Andover Public Schools began implementing The RULER Approach, developed from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. This involves training our educators, then beginning rolling out to students K-8 in the 2024-25 school year, and our Preschool & Andover High School in 2025-26.

RULER Family Brochure

RULER Presentation Slides

Care Solace - Mental Health Referral service meant to help cut down the leg work for you and your family to navigate the various obstacles. Free use for Students, Families, and Staff Members.

Program Flyer

Special thanks to the Reading SEPAC for creating and sharing this comprehensive glossary.