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SUMMARY:Online Workshop: Public School Libraries - Books & Challenges
DESCRIPTION:If you are fortunate to have a school library and capable library staff\, you know the value they bring to the education process. This discussion will focus on recent challenges to the books that the public and school libraries make available to share. You can register for the virtual event by clicking this link.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/online-workshop-public-school-libraries-books-challenges/
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SUMMARY:Charting the Course - March 9\, 2024 - Chicopee
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 mandates of the new school committee training legislation requiring that all school committee members newly elected after March 24\, 2003 participate in a minimum of eight hours of supervised training covering the topics listed below. \nAttendance at this Charting the Course program meets the eight hour orientation requirement for new school committee members (MGL Chapter 71 Sec 36A). This session also includes important changes to the Ethics and Open Meetings Laws relative to all school committee members. \nTopics covered include: \n\nSchool Finance\nOpen Meeting Law\nPublic Records Law\nConflict of Interest Law\nSpecial Education Law\nCollective Bargaining\nSchool Leadership Standards & Evaluations\nSchool Committee Roles & Responsibilities
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/charting-the-course-march-9-2024-chicopee/
LOCATION:Chicopee Comprehensive High School\, 617 Montgomery St\, Chicopee\, MA\, 01020
CATEGORIES:Charting the Course
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SUMMARY:Online Workshop: What's going on with Chapter 70 this year?
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/online-workshop-whats-going-on-with-chapter-70-this-year/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:MASC Special Education Update – The New IEP Form and What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe’ll be joined by MASC Special Education Chair and Holyoke School Committee Member\, Ellie Wilson\, MASC Executive Director Glenn Koocher\, and MASC Field Director Alicia Mallon.  \nThis event is proudly sponsored by the MASC Special Education Committee. If you have an interest in joining the Special Education Committee please contact Ellie Wilson by email at ewilson01040@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/masc-special-education-update-the-new-iep-form-and-what-you-need-to-know/
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SUMMARY:Advocating for Our Public Schools: Preparing for Day on the Hill
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBe sure to RSVP by clicking here. \nPlease find the Agenda below: \n\nEngaging with Legislators and Staff: Jason Fraser\, President-Elect and Legislative Chair of MASC\, will guide us through effective ways to engage with legislators and their staff. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or engaging for the first time\, this session will provide valuable insights.\nMaintaining Relationships with Legislators: Learn how to build and maintain positive relationships with our legislators. Effective communication is key to advancing our educational goals.\nFY25 State Budget Highlights: Explore items of interest in the upcoming state budget that directly impact our schools.\nMaximizing Your Time at Day on the Hill:  Discover strategies for making the most of your advocacy efforts during Day on the Hill events.\nQ&A Session:  Humera Fasihuddin\, Division V Chair\, will facilitate conversation and questions related to advocacy for education with elected state and federal officials.
URL:https://www.masc.org/event/advocating-for-our-public-schools-preparing-for-day-on-the-hill/
LOCATION:Greenfield Public Library\, 412 Main Street\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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