The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Advisory Councils

The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Advisory Councils were established by the Education Reform Act of 1993* to advise the Commissioner and the Board on matters relevant to their areas of focus in the development of education reform in Massachusetts. Each council meets 3-4 times per year at dates and locations determined by its members. Through diverse membership on each advisory council, the Commissioner and Board are able to draw on the perspectives and experience of a wide variety of constituents in order to strengthen public education. ( * With the exception of the Digital Learning Advisory Council that was mandated by the 2013 Act Establishing Commonwealth Virtual Schools.)

All advisory council meetings are open to the public. Contact the council staff liaison to confirm dates, times, locations, and to request disability related accommodations, if necessary.

List of Councils

1. Adult Basic Education
2. Arts Education
3. Braille Literacy Advisory Council
4. Digital Learning Advisory Council
5. Educational Personnel
6. English Learner/Bilingual Education Advisory Council
7. Gifted and Talented Education
8. Parent and Community Education and Involvement Advisory Council (PCEI)
9. Racial Imbalance
10. School and District Accountability and Assistance
11. Special Education
12. Student Advisory Council

Resources

Annual Reports to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

  

2014-2015 Advisory Councils' Annual Reports to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Guidance for Advisory Council Members

Memorandum: Communication with the Legislature (revised October 25, 2011)

Guidelines for Advisory Councils (revised February 2014)

Applicable General Laws of Massachusetts
Chapter 15: Section 1G Advisory councils to board; membership; duties.