FM #1597 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1597 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Paula Marano, Asst Superintendent for Student Services. We had our discussion in a conference room at the School District Central offices on Monday, November 17, 2025.
Our conversation covers
Paula’s path to this role
Special education as required by State and Federal law
In district vs out of district placements
Individualized Education Program (IEP) & Sec 504 plans and reviews
Student services overall
The recording runs about 31 minutes, so let’s listen in.
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1597-franklin-pubic-schools-insights-into-student-services-11-17-25/
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Paula’s contact info -> maranop@franklinps.net
Franklin Public Schools Student Service page -> https://www.franklinps.net/page/student-services
In district programs -> https://www.franklinps.net/page/in-district-programs
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| Paula Marano, on the left, at a recent SchCmte meeting |
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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
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