Student Services

Who's Who in Student Services

Student Supports

Counseling

The AB District recognizes that safe school environments are necessary for students to learn and achieve high academic standards. Read the following information regarding bullying:

Prevention & Intervention Policy

District Bullying Prevention & Intervention Plan

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bullying Law

Guidance for Students With Disabilities Reporting Incidents

Medical Emergency Response Plan

In the spring of 2012, the Legislature passed and Governor Patrick signed into law, An Act Relative to Medical Emergency Response
Plans for Schools, Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2012 (Medical Emergency Law). The full text of the law is in Appendix 3. The Act amended Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 69 by adding Section 8A.

Under the law, every school committee must ensure that every school under its jurisdiction has a written Medical Emergency Response Plan. The purpose of the Medical Emergency Response Plan is to reduce
the incidence of life-threatening emergencies, and to promote an efficient response to such emergencies. Read the ABRSD Medical Emergency Response Plan.

Department of Education Coordinated Program
Review Report

Each State Department of Education is mandated by
the federal government to review school districts' implementation of state and federal laws in certain areas. Read a summary report that DESE prepared to highlight the findings.

2017 ABRSD Final CPR Report

DESE CPR Reports

Family Resources

Annual Financial Resources Letter

Town of Acton Substance Abuse Resources

Town of Acton Financial Assistance

AB Community Education

MinuteVan

William James Interface Service

In collaboration with the PTSO, the Town of Acton, AB United Way, and Danny’s Place Youth Services, we are pleased to offer a referral service for parents, students, educators, and our community. Click here for a brief video of the service.

The William James Interface Referral Services (WJIRS) is an initiative of the William James College’s Richard and Joan Freedman Center. The service makes available a wide range of valuable resources related to mental health and wellness for the benefit of the general public – children, adults, and families – as well as educators and mental health professionals. Click here for our local WJI data.

In addition to maintaining an extensive, frequently updated website of available resources, WJIRS provides a free, confidential mental health and wellness helpline Monday through Friday, 9AM-5PM, at 888-244-6843 x1411. This is a free, confidential referral service for the Acton/Boxborough communities. Callers are matched with licensed mental health providers that meet the location, insurance, and special needs of the caller. Each referral is provided with follow-up assistance.

Website: https://interface.williamjames.edu
Interface Helpline: 617-332-3666 x1411 or 888-244-6843x12411

Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)

Begun in 1997, Emerson Hospital is now partnering with ten local school districts to develop and implement the Youth Risk Behavior Survey as a means of improving the health status of young people in our community. Emerson has carried out a comprehensive community health needs assessment, developed partnerships with different groups to address public health issues and leveraged other resources. Having successfully implemented nine surveys of over 10,000 students, this coordinated initiative continues Emerson’s objectives of supporting health education programming in local districts, as well as positive and responsive programs in the community.

2021 Emerson YRBS Covid Response Survey Aggregate Results

2020 Emerson YRBS Consortium Aggregate Results
2020 ABRSD YRBS Results

2018 Emerson YRBS Consortium Aggregate Results
2018 ABRSD YRBS Results
2018 YRBS FAQ Document

2016 ABRSD YRBS Results (including appendices)
Massachusetts YRBS FAQ Document