Massachusetts Association of School Committees

Charting the Course (11/10/23)

Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis 35 Scudder Ave, Barnstable, MA, United States

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. This training program, developed...

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Annual COSA Meeting: Emerging Issues in Education Law

Massachusetts Council of School Attorneys presents: EMERGING ISSUES IN EDUCATION LAW 2023 Friday, December 8, 2023 | University of Massachusetts Club, 1 Beacon Street, Boston MA Registration: 11:00am; Program and...

Online Workshop: The End Of ESSER Isn’t The End Of The World

With the turn of the calendar page, it’s here: the year that federal ESSER funding ends. All ESSER funds must be committed by September 2024, so fiscal year 2025 must include the ending of ESSER as a revenue source. Is your district ready? Join MASC for our January Learning Lunch to discuss how to ensure...

Charting the Course – January 20, 2024 – Hopkinton

Hopkinton High School 90 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA

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. This training program, developed...

Online Workshop: Proposition 2 1/2 Overview

As more and more districts are facing tight budget seasons, many are turning to Prop 2 1/2 Overrides to help ease budget tensions. Join us for an overview of the process, and to share some of the best practices from districts that have run successful override campaigns.

Online Workshop: Public School Libraries – Books & Challenges

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.

Charting the Course – March 9, 2024 – Chicopee

Chicopee Comprehensive High School 617 Montgomery St, Chicopee, MA

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. This training program, developed...

Online Workshop: What’s going on with Chapter 70 this year?

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.

MASC Special Education Update – The New IEP Form and What You Need to Know

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. We’ll be joined by MASC Special Education Chair and...

Advocating for Our Public Schools: Preparing for Day on the Hill

Greenfield Public Library 412 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United States

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....

Division IX Virtual Meeting

MASC Division IX leadership is looking forward to seeing you all this upcoming Tuesday evening! Join them and your fellow School Committee colleagues from cities across Massachusetts for a night of socializing/networking. This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues to discuss shared challenges, solutions, and the latest trending topics in education. Agenda Reviewing...

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