Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Early Warning Indicator System (EWIS) Webinar: March 1

DESE will be hosting a webinar on March 1 (2:00-3:30) to provide more information about the Early Warning Indicator System (EWIS) that is currently in development (expected to be available in 2012). The EWIS will "provide risk levels for all students K-12 on their likelihood of reaching important education milestones along the academic continuum."

For more information about the webinar, please visit http://www.doe.mass.edu/conference/?ConferenceID=1264.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Commissioner's Update: February 16, 2012

An update from the Commissioner is now available on the ESE Web site. Topics include the Model System for Educator Evaluation, the TELL Mass survey, DART Detail: ELLs, a Race to the Top Newsletter, EPP plans and spring 2012 assessments, and more. There sure is a lot happening in Massachusetts schools!