Massachusetts Association of School Committees

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  • DESE Update on Student Competency Determinations
    In response to the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s reported results of Massachusetts Ballot Question 2, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is providing a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document relating to competency determination awards to offer guidance to districts and families at this time. https://www.masc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DESE_Guidance_Document_on_CD_11.6.24_Final.pdf
  • Public Policy Updates: November 2024 Board of Ed
    Public Policy Updates: November 2024 Board of Ed
    The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education met on November 19, 2024 at Holyoke High School for their regular monthly meeting. Note that they had also met on November 15 and November 18 for special 'study sessions' on Career and Technical Education admissions. Video of all meetings is available via the Department's Vimeo channel. The…
  • MASC News Bulletin – October 2024
    MASC News Bulletin – October 2024
    October 2024 News Bulletin
  • 2024 Joint Conference Presentations
    2024 Joint Conference Presentations
    Presentations are posted as we receive them - thank you for your patience! Wednesday, November 6 Panel Session I - 12:30pm - 1:40pm Addressing the Unique Challenges of Regional Schools - Slides Here Data-Driven Strategies to Support ALL Learners The Student Opportunity Act is Working, but. . .  - Slides Here A Framework and Approach…
  • Public Policy Updates: October 2024 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
    Public Policy Updates: October 2024 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
    The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education met virtually on Monday, October 28 and in person on Tuesday, October 29. The agenda for both meetings can be found here. The video of both sessions can be found here. Monday was the  first of two of what the Department has termed "study sessions" on admission for…

Calendar of Events

2024 MASC & MASS
Joint Conference

November 6-9, 2024
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Mildred Lefebvre
Holyoke School Committee

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