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On February 5, 2008 the Department provided you with preliminary information and resources to assist in planning for the implementation of the new Competency Determination (CD) standard that is a requirement for the class of 2010 and beyond. Since then the Department has made available additional resources to help you implement Educational Proficiency Plan (EPP) requirements. (See http://www.doe.mass.edu/ccr/epp/)
School districts will have four assessment options during next year's EPP phase-in period to determine if a student is making progress toward proficiency:
The Department will offer regional forums in the fall on the use of EPP assessment options and continue to seek the input of districts, schools and professional organizations in the phase-in of the EPP over the next year. We are also planning to collect student performance data based on the School Year 2008-2009 assessments and, with the field's input, provide additional guidance on assessment options for School Year 2009-2010.
I would encourage each school district to take the following steps to emphasize the importance of the EPP.
Thank you for your ongoing efforts to increase the college and career readiness of students in the Commonwealth. Questions about Educational Proficiency Plans should be directed to Nyal Fuentes at 781-338-3593 / nfuentes@doe.mass.edu