District/School Administration Administration
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 4-6 times per year at times 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 Braille Literacy Council which was mandated by the 1996 Braille Literacy Act)

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

Adult Basic Education
Arts Education
Community Service Learning
Educational Personnel
Educational Technology
English Language Learners/Bilingual Education
Gifted and Talented Education
Global Education
Interdisciplinary Health Education and Human Services
Life Management Skills and Home Economics
Mathematics and Science Education
Parent and Community Education and Involvement
Racial Imbalance
School and District Accountability and Assistance
Special Education
Student Advisory Council
Technology/Engineering Education
Vocational Technical Education

Resources

Annual Reports to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

  

2010-2011 Advisory Councils' Annual Reports to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

  

2009-2010 Advisory Councils' Annual Reports to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

  

2008-2009 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 (October 25, 2011)

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

Charges to the Advisory Councils, 2011-2012

Charges to the Advisory Councils, 2010-2011

  

Charge to the Advisory Councils, 2008-2009

Recruitment of Candidates

Recruitment of Candidates for Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Advisory Councils (Deadline: August 19, 2011)