VISTA Survey Still Open:
The Department has extended the VISTA survey window until March 16. The Department encourages superintendents and principals who have not already done so to take this opportunity to provide ESE with needed feedback. This is particularly true for the roughly 15 percent of superintendents and principals who have partially completed their surveys. Westat allows participants to re-enter the survey where they left off, making it easier to finish providing feedback, and completed surveys improve the reliability and validity of the information collected. Educator voice matters to ESE. Please take advantage of the extended survey window to share feedback on ESE's core strategic initiatives.
Anyone with specific questions about the survey can email Shelagh Peoples, ESE's VISTA coordinator.
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WIDA Early Years Modules:
In partnership with the Department of Early Education and Care, WIDA developed online learning opportunities for educators who work with English language learners who are 2.5 to 5.5 years old. The modules provide administrators, educators, instructional assistants, consultants and trainers with opportunities to interact with content and apply the content to practice. The modules are available online, but only for a limited time. Visitors to the page will have to register the first time they go to the page, but registration and the modules are free of charge for Massachusetts educators through May 31. For help registering, email the Office of Student and Family Support at achievement@doe.mass.edu.
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- ESE seeking a literacy and humanities director: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is looking for a high-performing individual to fill the role of director of literacy and humanities and to advance student learning in English language arts/literacy, history and social science, and the arts. The Department seeks an individual who has deep knowledge and understanding of English language arts and literacy, including children's development as readers, writers, and critical thinkers; knowledge of the humanities, including history and social science and the arts and an understanding of how to integrate across disciplines; demonstrated experience building and managing a team to meet ambitious goals; an understanding of the connections between and power of curriculum standards and assessments; and a commitment to being a strong leader in the Commonwealth to advance students’ knowledge and skills in literacy and humanities. Interested candidates should apply online.
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