Career Tech Education, Special Education, English Language Learners

How do I tuition into a particular program in the Pittsfield Public Schools?

Entrance into the following tuition program depends on the program being sought. See below:

  • Career Technical Students

  • Special Education

  • English Language Learners

  • Richmond Students

CAREER TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

Please visit the CTE web pages for information and details of the application process.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Special Education placement of non-resident students shall be authorized in accordance with the provisions of approved educational plans subject to the authorization of the Superintendent. Special Education Compliance Criterion will be an important factor in accepting tuition requests. Families will work through their local special education departments to arrange these placements and tuition arrangements. The Pittsfield Public Schools Special Education Department can be contacted at 499-9515.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

English Language Learner placement shall be authorized in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 71A English Learner Education in Public Schools. Acceptance of tuition requests will be dependent upon the amount of space available in the program, as is a function of compliance requirements. Families should work with their home district to provide services and/or arrange a tuition placement with the Pittsfield Public Schools. More information regarding ELL programs in Pittsfield is available here.

RICHMOND STUDENTS

The Pittsfield Public Schools also maintains a tuition agreement with the Town of Richmond. Students who want to enroll in either Pittsfield High School or Taconic High School may register directly at the school. Orientation sessions will be offered to Richmond grade 8 students in the winter/spring of the preceding school year. They will be afforded the opportunity to visit and tour the school, and parents will have an opportunity to learn more about programs offered at the Pittsfield high schools. Once Richmond students register in the Pittsfield Public Schools, their choices of academic and vocational program are processed as though they were residents of Pittsfield.