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The Department has moved to 135 Santilli Highway in Everett. The Department's office and Licensure Welcome Center are open. The new location has free parking and is a short walk from the Wellington station on the MBTA's Orange Line.
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 Data Validation Office Hours Wednesday, March 20,
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
ACCESS for ELLs test coordinators Intended for all staff
Grade 8 Civics Test Administration Training Thursday, March 21
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Principals and test coordinators Intended for all staff

Last Updated: March 18, 2024

 
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Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149

Voice: (781) 338-3000
TTY: (800) 439-2370

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