The Department uses On the Desktop messages to communicate directly with superintendents and other district officials. During the COVID-19 pandemic, DESE has also been sending On the Desktop messages to private schools. If you are a district or private school leader and have not been receiving these messages, please make sure that the contact information in our online directory is accurate. If you are a public school district, and your information needs to be updated, please work with the directory administrator for your district to make the needed change. If you are a private school leader and need to update your information, please email Kerrie Anastas .
Remote Learning Technology Essentials Grant and Purchasing PPE — July 6, 2020
Comprehensive Summer School Guidance —
July 1, 2020
Comprehensive Summer School Guidance
Initial Fall School Reopening Guidance —
June 25, 2020
Initial Fall Reopening Guidance Presentation
Mass Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics Endorsement
Opinion by Joseph G. Allen: Yes, kids should be going back to school in the fall
Summer and Vacation Learning Program Grant Posted — June 19, 2020
New SOA Plan Deadline — June 15, 2020
Summer/Vacation Learning Program Grant — June 11, 2020
Acquisition Support for Safety Supplies —
June 10, 2020
K-12 Health Supply/PPE Acquisition Support
Health Supply/PPE Estimate spreadsheet form
Message about Summer 2020 Special Education Services —
June 7, 2020
Guidance about Summer 2020 Special Education Services
Required Safety Supplies for Re-Opening Schools —
June 5, 2020
Guidance on Required Safety Supplies for Re-Opening Schools
Competitive Team Building Exercise with Commissioner Riley — June 5, 2020
Initial Guidance on Summer School Message —
June 4, 2020
Initial Guidance on Summer School Document
Help with P-EBT Card Use — June 3, 2020
Update on CD Requirements for Classes of 2021-23 — May 26, 2020
Upcoming Grant for Summer and Vacation Programs — May 22, 2020
High School Graduation Guidelines from DPH/HHS — May 21, 2020
Return to School Working Group — May 14, 2020
Remote Learning Survey — May 13, 2020
Letter to Families and High School Guidance —
May 8, 2020
Letter to Families
High School Guidance
CARES Act RFP Available — May 8, 2020
Advanced Placement Testing Guidelines — May 7, 2020
Update on Competency Requirements for Class of 2020 — April 29, 2020
FEMA Disaster Reimbursement — April 27, 2020
School Year Requirements — April 24, 2020
Updated Remote Learning Guidance — April 24, 2020
Schools to Remain Closed Through End of School Year — April 21, 2020
Special Education Tuition Guidance from the Operational Services Division — April 17, 2020
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) — April 14, 2020
Tips for Safe Videoconferencing — April 13, 2020
Legislation Enacted on MCAS, SOA Plans, and Regional School District Budgets — April 10, 2020
USED Approves Massachusetts Waiver Request for ESSA Grants Due to COVID-19 — April 8, 2020
April Vacation — April 3, 2020
Extension of Deadlines for Non-Resident Chapter 74 Admissions — April 1, 2020
Letter to Families about Remote Learning During COVID-19 — March 30, 2020
USDA Reimbursements for All Districts and Online Advanced Placement Tutoring — March 30, 2020
Recommendation on Payments for Contracted Services — March 27, 2020
Remote Learning Recommendations During COVID-19 School Closures — March 26, 2020
Professional Licensure Extensions — March 21, 2020
Payments to Hourly Employees — March 20, 2020
Update for Private Schools — March 19, 2020
Suspending K12 Operations — March 15, 2020
Coronavirus Guidance from Conference Call — March 13,2020
Coronavirus Updates on 180-Day Requirement and More — March 10, 2020
Coronavirus update and conference call with DESE and DPH — March 5, 2020