Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Data Current as of:  10/17/2014

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Web Site:

www.mass.gov/doe

Organization Chart

Mission:

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) is committed to preparing all students for success in the world that awaits them after high school. Whether you are a student, parent, educator, community leader, taxpayer, or other stakeholder interested in education, we invite you to join us in this endeavor.

We are guided by this mission...

"To strengthen the Commonwealth's public education system so that every student is prepared to succeed in postsecondary education, compete in the global economy, and understand the rights and responsibilities of American citizens, and in so doing, to close all proficiency gaps."

And by these goals...

* Strengthen curriculum, instruction, and assessment
* Improve educator effectiveness
* Turn around the lowest performing districts and schools
* Use data and technology to support student performance

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 15 S. 1E-G

Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

MGL C. 69 S. 1A-B

Department/Commissioner of Elementary & Secondary Education

MGL C. 69 S. 1D-K

Department/Commissioner of Elementary & Secondary Education - general powers and duties

MGL C. 71 S. 38G

Educator certification/licensure

MGL C. 71 S. 89

Charter schools

MGL C. 74 S. 1-37

Vocational Education

MGL C. 71B S. 1-16

Special Education

MGL C. 71A S. 1-8

English Language Acquisition

MGL C. 70 S. 1-15

State Aid for Public Schools

Regulations

603 CMR 1.0

Education Laws and Regulations