2009 - 2010 NASDSE Satellite Conference Series
This series of four telecasts brings nationally-recognized experts to Massachusetts using technology for cutting-edge personnel development for a variety of stakeholders. This series is available to all Massachusetts school districts and educational organizations.
First Annual Summit on Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Since the enactment of the
Education Reform Act of 1993, a great deal of work has gone into developing the Curriculum Frameworks. As a result, the Massachusetts' Curriculum Frameworks are of high quality, results driven, and focus on world class standards. The First Annual Summit on Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, held on December 10, 2008, celebrated Massachusetts' progress and offered next steps in narrowing achievement gaps. This webpage consists of presentations and resources from the summit.
Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Training Project
A multifaceted system that has been designed to supplement ongoing professional development activities provided to personnel that work with students with disabilities.
Parent's Rights in Special Education
This training consisting of a PowerPoint Presentation and
Presentation Handouts, has been prepared to assist districts and their Parent Advisory Councils for Special Education to meet the state requirement of an annual workshop on the rights of students and parents or guardians in relation to state and federal special education laws.
"Is Special Education the Right Service?"
PowerPoint Presentation supporting the
training document offering guidance on how to ensure a responsive general education environment and guidelines to assist practitioners and parents in identifying students with disabilities.
General Overview of Physical Restraint Requirements