District/School Resources PK-16 Program Support
School Redesign

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education supports the efforts of educators to improve the quality of educational services and supports delivered in schools. Key initiatives include Expanded Learning Time (ELT) Schools that use longer school days and/or years to help students meet higher performance standards; and Innovation Schools that are held accountable for meeting annual benchmarks for student achievement and school performance in exchange for increased operational autonomy and flexibility.