5. Influence 100 Pilot District Application Is Open:
The Department is accepting applicants for Influence 100, an initiative to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of superintendents in Massachusetts, create more culturally responsive districts and leaders across the state, and promote better outcomes for students. Influence 100 includes a fellowship program for qualified educators who desire to move into the superintendent role in the next five years and support for school districts to become more culturally responsive and diversify their educator workforce. The application deadline is June 14. Please note that the application takes between 45 and 90 minutes to complete. For more information, please go to: http://www.doe.mass.edu/amazingeducators/diversity.html
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6. Save the Date – Leading with Access and Equity Convening:
The Department is pleased to offer all districts the opportunity to attend the annual Leading with Access and Equity Convening on October 24 at the Best Western Conference Center in Marlborough. This daylong professional development opportunity will focus on systems and strategies to meet students’ holistic needs and ensure that every child has equitable access to a world-class education. The event represents a collaboration across multiple offices and initiatives at DESE, including the Statewide System of Support, Leading Educational Access Project (LEAP), College and Career Readiness, Rethinking Discipline, Systems for Student Success, Special Education, and Student and Family Support. Last year’s participating teams included approximately 700 district and school leaders, educators, student support staff, and community and family partners.
The Department will share additional event details at the beginning of the school year. Please contact Susan Fischer at sfischer@doe.mass.edu with any questions.
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- Excellence through Social Emotional Learning (exSEL) Network: The exSEL Network, which works with districts on issues related to social emotional learning, is accepting applications until June 14. Participants learn how best to support the development of specific social-emotional skills and mindsets through changes in policies and practices. Participating districts are expected to contribute $10,000 to help offset the total cost of these services. All Massachusetts districts are eligible to apply.
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