Welcome! The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) has established six regional District and School Assistance Centers (DSACs) to help districts and their schools strategically access and use professional development and targeted assistance to improve instruction and raise achievement for all students. In collaboration with partner organizations, DSACs use a regional approach that leverages the knowledge, skills, and expertise of local educators to address shared needs through an emphasis on expanding district and school capacity for sustained improvement.
Contact Information
- General Inquiries
- DSAC@doe.mass.edu
- 781-388-3535 phone
- 781-338-3318 fax
Staff
- David Parker
- Manager for Regional Support and Intervention
- dparker@doe.mass.edu
- 781-338-3466
- Karen Johnston
- Regional System of Support Coordinator
- kjohnston@doe.mass.edu
- 781-338-3539
- Amanda Trainor
- Communications Specialist
- atrainor@doe.mass.edu
- 781-338-3551
- Janet Pineault
- Education Specialist
- jpineault@doe.mass.edu
- 781-338-3557
Overview and Eligibility for DSAC Services
DSACs serve all districts except Commissioner's Districts, but give first priority for assistance to Level 3 and 4 districts. Level 1 and 2 districts may participate in regional networks and, to the extent permitted by DSAC resources, other regional DSAC activities.
DSAC Teams
DSAC teams collaborate with districts to assess their strengths and needs, facilitate access to resources and professional development, establish partnerships and networks, and deliver individualized assistance for the region's districts. The DSAC regions are: Berkshires, Central, Greater Boston, Northeast, Pioneer Valley, and Southeast.
