Charting the Course - June 2021 Program

For the convenience of our members, the June 2021 MASC Charting the Course program will be available for members in both in-person and online formats. The options for attending are detailed below:

• Attend the program in person on June 12 at Nashoba Valley Technical School (get directions here)
• Join the class online for the full day on June 12 (8:30am - 4:00pm)
• Join the class online for two half days on June 12 and June 19 (8:30am - 12:00pm)

The programs will require pre-registration in order to certify attendance. Members who register for the online program will receive the link via email to join (same link for 6/12 and 6/19). All members who register for and attend the full program in any format will receive certification that they have completed the state mandated training requirements for new school committee members. Learn more about Charting the Course here.

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Day on the Hill

Day on the Hill is MASC's annual legislative advocacy day. Typically, this event brings hundreds of school committee members, superintendents and student leaders to the State House in Boston to meet with the executive and legislative leadership as well as local senators and representatives. This event is an increasingly critical moment for MASC members to advance the message of the value of public education and ensure that legislators and other key decision/policy makers understand the issues and challenges that you confront and that they can support.

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CAPS Collaborative Legislative Breakfast

Legislative Forum to discuss the FY22 Budget and Public Education Legislative Matters
Hosted by the CAPS Collaborative
Co-Sponsored by MASC Divisions IV and V (Central MA/CT Valley)

Friday, March 19th, 2021 from 8:30 – 10:30am

MASC’s Divisions IV and V welcome all school committee members to hear from and share with the legislative delegation representing the CAPS Collaborative member districts. The program will provide an opportunity to discuss short-term and long-term needs for our public schools now and in the years ahead. This is an important chance to highlight what our students need to thrive and achieve their full potential in the future.

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NSBA Equity Online Symposium 2021

Today’s world of education has changed dramatically. To stay ahead of the new speed of change and support our state school boards' associations, NSBA will host a complimentary, online symposium on Feb. 10, 2021.

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Charting the Course - May 2021 Program

The May 2021 MASC Charting the Course programs will be offered online through Zoom, and split into two days. The programs will require pre-registration in order to receive the link via email and certify attendance. Members who register for and attend both of the two programs will receive certification that they have completed the state mandated training requirements for new school committee members. Learn more about Charting the Course here.

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MASC 2020 Annual Meeting: Keynote Event

Saturday, November 7, 2020
9:45am - 11:30am

In place of the Annual Joint Conference, MASC will be conducting a special free program for members on November 7. The MASC Delegate Assembly will follow at 1:00pm.

The program will include:

• Welcome
  Deborah Davis
  President, MASC
• Internet Essentials Impact on Education
  Charlie Lyons
  Sponsored by Comcast
  
• Opening Remarks
  Charles Wilson
  President, National School Boards Association
  Anna Maria Chavez
  Executive Director, National School Boards Association
• Keynote Session: Understanding the Connection between Cultural Proficiency and Equity
  Kalise Wornum, Ed.D
  Senior Director-Educational Equity, Brookline Public Schools; Cultural Proficiency Coach

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