IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT/ANUNCIO IMPORTANTE
VPCS Tiered Focused Monitoring Review: Special Education and ELE
VPCS Revisión de monitoreo centrado en niveles: educación especial y ELE
During the week of March 15, 2021 the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of Veritas Prep Charter School. The Office of Public School Monitoring visits each school district and charter school every three years to monitor compliance with federal and state special education and civil rights regulations. Areas of review related to special education include student assessments, determination of eligibility, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team process, and IEP development and implementation. Areas of review related to civil rights include bullying, student discipline, physical restraint, and equal access to school programs for all students.
Full Press Release: Special Education (English)
Full Press Release: ELE (English)
Durante la semana del 15 de marzo de 2021, la Oficina de Monitoreo de Escuelas Públicas (PSM) del Departamento de Educación Primaria y Secundaria llevará a cabo una revisión de monitoreo centrado en niveles de Veritas Prep Charter School. La Oficina de Monitoreo de Escuelas Públicas visita cada distrito escolar y escuela autónoma cada tres años para monitorear el cumplimiento de las regulaciones federales y estatales de educación especial y derechos civiles. Las áreas de revisión relacionadas con la educación especial incluyen las evaluaciones de los estudiantes, la determinación de la elegibilidad, el proceso del Equipo del Programa de Educación Individualizada (IEP) y el desarrollo e implementación del IEP. Las áreas de revisión relacionadas con los derechos civiles incluyen la intimidación, la disciplina estudiantil, a restricción física y el acceso equitativo a los programas escolares para todos los estudiantes.
Comunicado de prensa completo: educación especial (Español)
Comunicado de prensa completo: ELE (Español)
The Mission
To prepare students in grades 5-8 to compete, achieve, and succeed in high school, college, and beyond.
Veritas Prep Charter School
Springfield is home to our flagship school, Veritas Prep Charter School (VPCS), which was
launched in 2012. Since its founding, VPCS has continued to provide a rigorous education
that fosters scholars' social-emotional and academic success. VPCS students graduate
ready for high school, on a path to college or career, and poised to achieve amazing things!
Veritas Prep Holyoke
Holyoke is home to our newest campus, Veritas Prep Holyoke (VPH), which was launched
in 2018 and will serve grades 5, 6, and 7 in 2020-21. VPH is part of the Holyoke Public
School district and co-located with the Peck School. VPH implements rigorous instruction
in a supportive environment and will graduate its first class in 2022.
Alumni
Where are they now?
Veritas Alumni are a part of the larger body of the Veritas Alumni Association that encompasses over 300 students in Springfield. See where they are now!
Alumni Committees
Last year, we expanded our impact in Western Mass by opening a new middle school, Veritas Prep Holyoke (VPH)! VPH is a district/charter partnership and we are so excited to continue serving students in Holyoke. As we look to the future we are excited about expanding our program at VPCS to serve Springfield scholars through their high school graduation. This means the alumni network will continue to grow! Join our alumni committees to stay engaged in all things Veritas Prep.
Careers
Why work at Veritas?
At Veritas you'll get the coaching, feedback, and professional development you need to continually improve your practice and deliver the best instruction to all students.
Associate Teacher Program
Ready to become a teacher but not sure where to start? Aspiring teachers in the Associate Teacher (AT) Program receive comprehensive training, development, and support as they gain the skills and knowledge to become a lead teacher.
