I wanted to share some updates that came in at the end of 2013 so that they aren't forgotten as we start a new year.
The 12/20 Commissioner's Weekly Update included a variety of timely items, including an opportunity for non-RTTT districts to access Edwin Teaching and Learning at no cost during the 2014-2015 school year. Interested districts should contact EdwinT&L@doe.mass.edu prior to January 10, 2014.
The materials from the 2014 Curriculum Summit are now posted on the ESE Web site, including information about the Model Curriculum Units (MCUs) and
how the Curriculum Embedded Performance Assessments (CEPAs) can be used
in District-Determined Measures (DDMs), as part of the Educator
Evaluation system.
Finally, ESE has posted a survey about the ESEA waiver, seeking feedback from stakeholders about what changes might be made to further improve the state's accountability system. Parents, teachers, district and school administrators,
school committee members, students, and other community members are encouraged to respond.
Happy New Year to all!
