Welcome to the Family Welcome Center at Salem Public Schools!
The Family Welcome Center provides multilingual welcome services for new students and their families. We help families find general information about the Salem Public Schools and can provide translation and interpretation services for anything related to our schools.
The Family Welcome Center handles the student registration and assignment process for all new students and in-district transfers. Our department can also help individual families coordinate services for their children, including:
- Evaluations for English language learners
- Special education services
- Consultations with the Homeless Liaison
- Bus transportation applications
- Referrals to community services as needed
Contact
- T: 978-740-1225
- F: 978-740-1176
- E: welcomecenter@salemk12.org
- M: 29 Highland Avenue, Suite 121, Salem, Mass. 01970
Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Evening appointments can be scheduled on Thursdays as needed)
Family Welcome Center Team
| Team Member | Title | Telephone | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Laura Assade ’03 | Director of Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Engagement | (978) 771-8148 | Contact by E-mail |
 | Ketlheen Silva | Family Welcome Center Manager | (781) 771-9193 | Contact by E-mail |
 | Alexandra Fortich | Coordinator of Translation & Interpreter Services | (978) 740-1225 | Contact by E-mail |
 | Carla Piske | Language Access Specialist (Portuguese) | (978) 740-1225 | Contact by E-mail |
 | Hadee Benoit ’89 | New Liberty Innovation School | (978) 825-3470 | Contact by E-mail |
 | Rosalyn Guevara | Family Engagement Facilitator | (978) 740-1225 | Contact by E-mail |
 | Taina Javier ’07 | Front Office Admnistrator, Salem Early Childhood Center | (978) 740-1181 | Contact by E-mail |
 | Arabelis Luciano ’02 | Family Engagement Facilitator | (978) 740-1225 | Contact by E-mail |
In-District Transfer Requests
In-district transfer requests must be completed by submitting a Google Form request. The Google Form will be available on this webpage during the transfer window for the 2026-27 school year, which is open from June 1-21. Families will be notified of transfer decisions on July 2, 2026.
Change of Address
To submit a change of address, please log into your Aspen account
- Click on the three lines at the top left corner, select “View Full Site.”
- Once on the full site, scroll down to the Workflow section and select “Start New Student Address Change.”
- You must also submit two valid proofs of address for the new residence to welcomecenter@salemk12.org.
Please note that address changes will not be completed without the required documentation. Once your request is submitted, the Family Welcome Center will reach out if there are any questions. If you need assistance, please contact the Family Welcome Center at 978-740-1225.
Family Resources
SPS Language Translation and Interpretation
Español
Português
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English
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*The entrance to our central offices has changed. To access the Family Welcome Center, please use the entrance at the top of the Jackson Street Driveway, on the side of the Collins Middle School Building. Pictured here for reference:
