The Department has created a series of quick reference guides (QRGs). These QRGs are meant to help readers learn about key areas of Significant Disproportionality. The QRGs are available below:
What is Significant Disproportionality Quick Reference Guide
Significant Disproportionality Fiscal Implications Reference Guide
Significant Disproportionality Basics PowerPoint
Rethinking Discipline, Significant Disproportionality, and Indicators 4, 9, and 10
DESE encourages districts to review the following resources on significant disproportionality available from MA DESE, the U.S. Department of Education, the IDEA Data Center (IDC), and the Center for Integrated Fiscal Reporting (CIFR), and to browse those websites for additional information:
Significant Disproportionality Essential Questions and Answers
Planning for Success in Massachusetts
Equity Requirements in IDEA
CEIS: Step-by-Step - Significant Disproportionality and related resources
Success Gaps Toolkit
Last Updated: August 22, 2023
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149
Voice: (781) 338-3000 TTY: (800) 439-2370
Disclaimer: A reference in this website to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public and does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.