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Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System

Training Opportunities

Below is a list of current training opportunities offered by the Office of Student Assessment Services. Register for a session by clicking the link in the "Training Dates/Times and Registration Links" column below. Recordings of MCAS training sessions will be posted in the MCAS Resource Center approximately one week after the session date.

For the Constructed Response and essay informational webinars, DESE will post the PowerPoint slides with voiceover audio to the DESE website after the webinars take place. An email will be sent out once posted.

Sessions and Topics to be CoveredTraining Dates/Times
(Click on link to register.)
Intended AudienceIntended Level of ExperienceRecommended Read-Ahead Materials
ACCESS for ELLs Reporting Webinar Friday, May 10,
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
ACCESS Test Coordinators New and returning

Last Updated: April 24, 2024

 
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