…the court created a definition of a “free, appropriate public education” in the special education arena that has stood for decades. Under the definition, special education must confer “some educational…
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Middle School IEP Team Leader Community of Practice
…guidance docs–I’ll likely focus on DESE advisories/guidance, the Zirkel update from CASE, a leadership article, or a tool for identifying evidence-based practices. Q&A about the topic for the mini-training (15…
Substantially Separate Programs IEP Team Leader Community of Practice
…guidance docs–I’ll likely focus on DESE advisories/guidance, the Zirkel update from CASE, a leadership article, or a tool for identifying evidence-based practices. Q&A about the topic for the mini-training (15…
How to Adapt Commercial Literacy Programs for Your Children
By Christina Cassano, Assistant Professor, Salem State University In my work with teachers and reading specialists, I am frequently asked questions regarding published literacy programs. Specifically, teachers and reading specialists…
Gazda named as new Executive Director
…situated to provide support and guidance for its member districts and educational institutions across the state that will be critically important at this time of change for education. The students…
Commissioner Announces 2021 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Malden middle school math teacher Jennifer Hedrington receives state’s top educator award
…Hedrington, a seventh-grade math teacher at Ferryway School in Malden, is the 2021 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. The Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Program is the state’s top award…
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Local groups team up, offer forum to guide parents in supporting children’s mental health needs during pandemic
…loss as it relates to teens during COVID-19; Discuss key developmental issues related to young people’s independence, autonomy, privacy; Offer suggestions parents can implement immediately. Participants will have the opportunity…
Early Childhood Programs Reduce Need for Special Ed
Attendance in an early childhood program dramatically reduces the chance that a child will need to be placed in pricier special education in third grade, according to research just published…
ESE votes to endorse practices for safe and supportive learning for LGBTQ students
…to provide support for family members of LGBTQ students. 5. School districts are encouraged to designate a staff member who is proficient in issues related to sexual orientation and gender…