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SUMMARY:Charting the Course - Peabody
DESCRIPTION:The hallmark of an effective school committee is how well its members understand their roles and the issues they need to address in these challenging times. \nThis training program\, developed and presented by the MASC Academy for School Leadership\, is designed to introduce new and aspiring school committee members to the Eight Key Components of School Leadership as identified by the MA Legislature in the Acts of 2002\, and also to provide veteran members with an update on ever-changing requirements and regulations school committee members should be aware of. \nThe Charting the Course program has been structured to meet the eight hour orientation requirement for new school committee members (MGL Chapter 71 Sec 36A).
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/charting-the-course-peabody/
LOCATION:Higgins Middle School\, 85 Perkins St\, Peabody\, MA\, 01960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charting the Course
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SUMMARY:Division III Meeting: Dinner & Legislative Update
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person Division III meeting on Thursday\, May 14th\, at 6PM at Southeastern Regional. This meeting will feature a legislative update with state legislators\, providing valuable insights into key education policy discussions. \nDinner will be served. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow school committee members\, hear directly from legislators\, and discuss issues impacting our districts. Please RSVP to help us plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-iii-meeting-dinner-legislative-update/
LOCATION:Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical HS\, 250 Foundry St\, South Easton\, 02375
CATEGORIES:Division Meetings
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SUMMARY:Charting the Course  - Marshfield
DESCRIPTION:The hallmark of an effective school committee is how well its members understand their roles and the issues they need to address in these challenging times. \nThis training program\, developed and presented by the MASC Academy for School Leadership\, is designed to introduce new and aspiring school committee members to the Eight Key Components of School Leadership as identified by the MA Legislature in the Acts of 2002\, and also to provide veteran members with an update on ever-changing requirements and regulations school committee members should be aware of. \nThe Charting the Course program has been structured to meet the eight hour orientation requirement for new school committee members (MGL Chapter 71 Sec 36A).
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/charting-the-course-marshfield/
LOCATION:Marshfield High School\, 167 Forest St\, Marshfield\, MA\, 02050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charting the Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044725
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SUMMARY:A Briefing on Funding and State Graduation Standards
DESCRIPTION:On May 20th\, Division V of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC)\, working alongside collaborating Divisions I\, IV\, VI\, and VII\, is pleased to present A Briefing on Funding and State Graduation Standards (Virtual 6-7pm EST) \nSchool committees across the Commonwealth could be facing a perfect fiscal storm of budgeting with the additional issue of new state graduation and mastery standards. As districts face difficult Proposition 2/1/2 overrides\, and as small and rural districts confront budget and funding issues\, on another front\, the state is moving forward with a possible new graduation framework that could involve new course requirements\, testing that might be state-scored\, and undermine the goals of Question 2 (2024) that stopped use of the high-stakes graduation test. \nSchool Committee members should welcome the opportunity to hear about their options\, the ongoing work of the “Graduation Commission”\, and to learn how the decision-making process could disempower local districts at the expense of more authority for the state. \nWe are hosting a briefing session for school committee members to learn more and begin to consider strategies to make the next generation of accountability more reasonable before recommendations are sent to the legislature or the Governor for action. \nJoin us on May 20th at 6pm for a one-hour virtual program to gain an insider’s view of these developments and how we can advocate for our students at the State House. \nFeatured Speakers: \nJessica Corwin\, MASC Rural Schools Committee: On the front lines of the unique fiscal and operational challenges facing our small and rural districts. \nJason Fraser\, MASC Representative on the Graduation Commission: Providing an update on the current deliberations and the push for more rigid\, standardized graduation requirements. \nWhen: 6-7pm on Wednesday May 20\, 2026 \nWhere: Zoom link sent in email confirmation \nREGISTER TODAY \nBrought to you by Division V\, alongside collaborating Divisions I\, IV\, VI\, and VII.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/a-briefing-on-funding-and-state-graduation-standards/
CATEGORIES:Division Meetings
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SUMMARY:Learning Lunch - Chair Chat 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please join MASC staff and current Chairs for Chair Chat – an informal discussion between chairs and aspiring chairs about the ins and outs of all things Role of the Chair. We will also talk about how you can start a Chair Chat group in your area!
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/learning-lunch-chair-chat-2026/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Charting the Course - Fitchburg
DESCRIPTION:The hallmark of an effective school committee is how well its members understand their roles and the issues they need to address in these challenging times. \nThis training program\, developed and presented by the MASC Academy for School Leadership\, is designed to introduce new and aspiring school committee members to the Eight Key Components of School Leadership as identified by the MA Legislature in the Acts of 2002\, and also to provide veteran members with an update on ever-changing requirements and regulations school committee members should be aware of. \nThe Charting the Course program has been structured to meet the eight hour orientation requirement for new school committee members (MGL Chapter 71 Sec 36A).
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/charting-the-course-fitchburg/
LOCATION:Crocker Elementary School\, 200 Bigelow Rd\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charting the Course
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SUMMARY:Division VIII Meeting: Keefe Tech
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow Division VIII members for a regional cluster meeting hosted at Keefe Tech. This gathering provides an opportunity for school committee members to connect with colleagues\, share updates from across the division\, and discuss issues and initiatives impacting districts in our region.\n\n*Note: specific agenda and details will be shared as we get closer to the session.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-viii-meeting-keefe-tech/
LOCATION:Keefe Regional Technical High School\, 750 Winter St\, Framingham\, Framingham\, MA\, 01702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Division Meetings
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
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SUMMARY:Division VIII Meeting: Shawsheen Tech
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow Division VIII members for a regional cluster meeting hosted at Shawsheen Tech. This gathering provides an opportunity for school committee members to connect with colleagues\, share updates from across the division\, and discuss issues and initiatives impacting districts in our region.\n\n*Note: specific agenda and details will be shared as we get closer to the session.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/division-viii-meeting-shawsheen-tech/
LOCATION:Shawsheen Valley Technical High School\, 100 Cook St\, Billerica\, MA\, 01821\, United States
CATEGORIES:Division Meetings
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