Thank-you,

Carla Jentz
Executive Director of ASE

 from DESE from Dan Weiner, Administrator of Inclusive Assessment: MCAS/Alt. Assessment

(DESE) ….Commissioner’s “one percent” memo was signed, and together with attachments, is now posted to www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/alt/. Notice will go out in the Commissioner’s Update this afternoon (clarification March 3, 2017), and I am making myself available to discuss this topic, as needed, at upcoming district administrator meetings. We’re looking forward to responses from districts that must now prepare justifications if they exceeded 1% of eligible students taking the MCAS-Alt in 2016, as the ESSA law requires. I would encourage you to review all of the specifics in the memo, and discuss with your constituents and staffs whether you or they have any questions that would benefit from consultation with us.

…….Many districts may take it the wrong way (i.e., by taking students summarily off the Alt, without considering all the criteria and options), but I do expect the number of students submitting alternate assessment portfolios to decrease slightly in 2018 as a result (although probably too late for 2017—portfolios are due on April 1). I will also regard this initiative as a success if the number of grade-level and competency portfolios increases, and districts take this opportunity to have important discussions on this topic over the next few months…...

 ASE March 24, 2017 Conference

We look forward to seeing those who registered

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Registration Closed March 15, 2017

Dear ASE Community,

As leaders of special education we must be masters of the ever-changing special education laws and regulations. As well, we must constantly be upgrading our knowledge and skills as leaders, as advocates, as conflict managers, as mentors, and as mindful leaders.

On behalf of the ASE Statewide Executive Board, we are pleased to offer what we anticipate to be a promising professional development opportunity ---- one that will generate new understandings, new insights, and hope as we all focus on doing the right thing in the right way as leaders and school teams for Massachusetts students with special education needs, our staff and school communities.

This Conference is very relevant to colleagues who support our work: school team leaders, specialists, assistant principals, and principals. Register them, so you can learn, change, and grow together as leaders!

Attached for your convenience is the ASE March 24, 2017 ASE Statewide Program and Registration Form. It has the details of the program topics. Please note, everyone who plans to attend must complete a registration form. Completed registration forms, along with the form of payment must be received at the ASE office on or before Wednesday, March 15, 2017.

Registrants will receive a confirmation email within 10 days of the receipt of the completed registration form. Regrettably, due to conference venue security and registration needs, we will not be able to register anyone the day of the conference. Registration will close March 15, 2017.

In advance, thank you for your understanding of the registration process noted above. On behalf of ASE, we look forward to seeing you at the ASE March 24, 2017 ASE Statewide Conference.

Carla

Carla B. Jentz, Executive Director

Julianna Hanscom, ASE President

 New Member Benefit Discount Opportunity
ASE/BAY PATH UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP: SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR LICENSURE PROGRAM

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Dear ASE Community,

We are so proud and pleased to be announcing the ASE/Bay Path University Partnership Program for Special Education Administrator Licensure!

Special Education Leadership is a unique role and it matters for students, school committees, and staff. The ASE/Bay Path University partnership offers the best in this unparalleled Special Education Administrator Licensure program; focusing on practical leadership content, knowledge, and convenience in learning. PLUS outstanding member discount rates!

We believe strongly and advocate rigorously for Special Education Administration, to ensure excellent learning, professional development, licensure and mentoring opportunities ,creating new/innovative pathways for aspiring new Special Education Administrators. We want to ensure a solid special education administrative licensure program and to ensure a long lasting legacy in the Role for our school communities!

Sincerely,

Carla

Carla B. Jentz, Executive Director

Julianna Hanscom, ASE President

 CASE 4th Annual Hybrid Conference

To the ASE Community,

Register for the 4th Annual CASE Hybrid conference where the second day is all about RDA and Leading by Convening — click here for the Schedule -in Eastern Time, click here for a flyer and click here to register!