Facing an audit of a Professional license? We got an Explainer for that. Check out our top ten steps to take when facing a Professional License Audit. 1. Don’t panic. Any educator who holds a Professional-level license may
Category: The Policy Minute
Ever wondered how Massachusetts ranks and sorts public schools? Check out our two-page CEPP Explainer on the Massachusetts Accountability System. In fall 2018, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education implemented a new accountability system developed to
Local associations who may be bargaining new contracts soon may also want to update their educator evaluation language. Check out the CEPP Explainer on Educator Evaluation and the Model Rubric for teacher evaluations and school level administrator evaluations.
Registration is open for two opportunities to join a presentation on a forthcoming Gifted and Talented Report in Massachusetts on May 8, 2019. Massachusetts has very few Academically Advanced (often known as Gifted & Talented) education programs available
Approximately 6000 Massachusetts children between the ages of 6-17 are in the foster care system. All of these children- plus children under the age of 5 and over 18 have the right to a public education. But a
What legislation is on the table for increased school funding in Massachusetts? The Fund Our Future campaign home page has your summaries and quick links to contact your legislators. Already angry about the impending cuts to your school
Do you identify as parent or community member? Are you interested in family engagement in MA schools? Then you should join the BESE Parent and Community Education and Involvement Advisory Council! Deadline is May 10, 2019. The Board
Public comment is now open on the proposed changes to the accountability system as required under the regulations for District and School Accountability. The comment window is open until 5pm May 31, 2019. Stay tuned for a more
Set your reminders! The April BESE meeting kicks off at 9:30am on Tuesday April 23, 2019. Follow along with the live stream featuring public comments from Massachusetts Teachers Association President Merrie Najimy. The link to the live stream
Just how many signatures are required to get a licensed renewed? And how many PDPs again? Let’s take a quick look at the required signatures on the IPDP. Educators who hold a professional license are required to apply