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!

DART Detail: English Language Learners

The ESE is has introduced DART Detail: English Language Learners, the second of a series of dynamic Excel-based data investigation tools. This ELL-specific tool includes data such as enrollment, primary languages, countries of origin, MEPA performance, achievement gap information, MCAS performance, student indicators, staffing data, and Title III allocations. (Note: this version of the tool has been updated since the pilot release of DART Detail: ELLs in December and a User's Guide is now available.)

October 2011 DART Headlines

The DART (District Analysis and Review Tool) is an Excel-based data tool from ESE which provides snapshots of district performance, allowing users to easily track select data elements over time, and make comparisons to the state or to "comparable" districts. The data elements include a broad range of district and school interests including demographic, assessment, student support, educator, financial, and achievement gap data.

The DART was recently updated to include 2011 data, and a DART Detail tool focused on data about English Language Learners is expected to be released in November. For additional details and the latest tools, please visit the DART page on the ESE Web site.