Round two of proposed regulatory changes impacting the admissions process for vocational schools are out for public comment. The proposed changes includes lottery system, terminology updates and middle school student outreach language. The Department of Elementary and Secondary
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Public comment is open through April 4, 2025 on proposed changes to the regulations related to competency determinations (as part of high school diploma) requirements in Massachusetts. Following the victory in 2024 on Question 2 to eliminate the
Public comments on proposed amendments to the school medication administration regulations are due February 13, 2025. The proposed language will update the regulations to match current medical practices, refine procedures for administration of prescription and non-prescription medications and
Registration is now open! While we can’t answer all the questions, we will do our best to make sure you have the information you need to apply, advance and renew your Massachusetts educator license. The Massachusetts Teachers Association
The search process for a new Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education in Massachusetts is underway. The first event in Sat Nov 9! Bookmark this one-click stop for updates, opportunities to participate and public events.
It’s charter season for all those who celebrate! The 2025 fiscal year brings us 19 charter schools seeking a renewal of their charter, 7 schools seeking expansions, 1 school surrendering its charter and 0 applications for new charter
PRISM I applications to fund literacy instruction are open! Local Association leaders have a seat at the table in planning and supporting the use of PRISM I funds professional learning, staffing, tiered systems of support and more. As
The questions and content covered Communications and Literacy MTEL are facing an update. Your chance to comment on the required test for educator licensure is happening now. In 2024, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education drafted a
If you have opinions on federal school data reporting requirements comments on the Massachusetts ESSA plan are open until June 7. The deadline for submitting comments is June 7, 2024. Comments are accepted by filling out this survey or
DESE is creating a series of e-learning modules to help districts train and onboard paraeducators. Your ideas and suggestions are needed! Paraeducators are often left out of the planning and development of professional learning. While districts should still