Mass. Association of School Committees
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. This 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...
If you thought you understood how state education worked but have been surprised by your preliminary chapter 70 aid this spring, you're not alone! Join us for this budget season session to discuss inflation, low income count, the fourth year of the Student Opportunity Act implementation, and how that's impacting state aid.
Join us online this Wednesday evening at 6:30pm to learn more about DESEs new IEP Form and what you need to know. In addition to the IEP Form, we’ll also be discussing the announcement earlier today by Acting Commissioner Russell Johnston regarding changes to DESEs Special Education Leadership. We’ll be joined by MASC Special Education Chair and...
The Greenfield School Committee in collaboration with MASC Division V is proud to present a workshop on advocating for our public schools in preparation for MASC/s Day on the Hill. The workshop will take place on March 27th at 6:30 pm in the Greenfield Public Library Conference Room. Be sure to RSVP by clicking here....
MASC Division IX leadership is looking forward to seeing you all this upcoming Tuesday evening! Join them and your fellow School Committee colleagues from cities across Massachusetts for a night of socializing/networking. This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues to discuss shared challenges, solutions, and the latest trending topics in education. Agenda Reviewing...
MASC Division VI leadership is looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday, April 11th at 5:30pm for their Berkshire Legislative Forum! Join them and your fellow School Committee colleagues from across the region to hear directly from Representatives Barrett, Farley-Bouvier, and Pignatelli, and Senator Mark. This is a great opportunity to connect with...
MASC's annual legislative day at the State House is scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024. Please join our Executive Director, Glenn Koocher, and members of the MASC Legislative Committee to discuss advocacy techniques and legislative priorities for the year.
The Leadership for Lunch Workshop Series consists of three, one-hour immersive networking sessions designed to enhance the skills and capabilities of executive assistants and administrative professionals. This workshop series focuses on three key sessions, each with four components to foster mindfulness, maximize influence, network, and reflection. All components will be delivered with a research-based approach...
Division V is expanding upon their successful local event, Advocating for our Schools, to reach across districts throughout Massachusetts. By locking arms across similar communities we can plan our approach to meeting with specific legislators and their staff in the lead-up to the MAY 6th DAY ON THE HILL*. Join us for a virtual meeting...
MASC Division III leadership is looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, April 30th at 6pm at the Holbrook Middle High School Auditorium (245 South Franklin Street, Holdbrook, MA). Join them and your fellow School Committee colleagues from across the region for a night of networking and discussion about Chapter 70 - why we...