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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Upcoming Event: MASC Division 10 - Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

A Discussion on Bias, Inclusion, Diversity and Cultural Proficiency
HOSTED BY MASC DIVISION X
in collaboration with Divisions I-IX

MASC’s Division X welcomes all school committee members to a special presentation by the distinguished educator and resource expert on bias and cultural proficiency, Dr. Kalise Wornum.

In response to the participants in our November program, we have invited Dr. Wornum back to follow up on her session with the MASC membership last year to share her insight and guidance on diversity and equity for educators.

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Workshop / Professional Development Recordings

Over the past several months, MASC has hosted a series of virtual professional development workshops on key issues for school leaders. We are now making the recordings available to members for those who were not able to attend live but would like to view the presentations. Stay tuned to the events page for upcoming live workshops.

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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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