…his annual budget later this month to update the Chapter 70 funding formula and implement the reforms recommended by the Foundation Budget Review Commission. On Monday, the governor said that…
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Gill-Montague to talk, hold forums on racial issues
…and inclusion, same-day communication with parents or guardians and using restorative practices to rebuild community. Administrative staff provided an update regarding its response to civil rights violations during a recent…
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…
Northampton schools eye ‘science of reading’ model, backed by $323K in grants
…real words like “cobweb” and “fungus.” The Northampton Public School district is looking to update its K-5 elementary school literacy program, joining a nationwide conversation about how to improve reading…
Forum with legislators explores rural school aid, recreation tax and more
…just come in and talk about their concerns,” Blais told the Greenfield Recorder. “It helps make sure that we’re doing our jobs.” Friday’s conversation began with an update on rural…
DESE report on Expanded Learning Time Grant available for districts and schools thinking about redesigning school schedules
From the Commissioner’s Weekly Update: A recent report about design and resource allocation in schools and districts participating in the state’s Expanded Learning Time grant initiative might be of interest…
Edwin Teaching & Learning support has closed
According to the May 1 Commissioner’s Weekly Update, ESE has learned that Thinkgate, the vendor supporting the EDWIN Teaching & Learning system, closed as of Thursday, April 30th. ESE has…
ESE votes to endorse practices for safe and supportive learning for LGBTQ students
…update them as needed, protecting LGBTQ students from harassment, violence, and discrimination based on LGBTQ status, to ensure compliance with the law. 2. Schools must include content about violence and…
Annual Legal Issues Seminar: Special Education
Our Legal Issues Seminar returns to provide educators and administrators with the opportunity to update their knowledge of the intricate and dynamic landscape of education law. This year we will…