The Coalition to Defend Special Education grew out of the statewide mobilization led by MAC in late 1990s-early 2000s to combat the legislative effort to erode parental and students’ special education rights under Chapter 766.

The Coalition is 400+ strong and is open to parents of children with disabilities, as well as private and public interest attorneys and advocates. The Coalition meets every two months and includes a training topic at each meeting.

For further information, or to join the Coalition, please contact Tom Mela at 617-357-8431x223 or email tmela@massadvocates.org