21. Boards Vote Against Grad. Tests Starting this school year, the State Board of education requires all public schoolstudents to pass the massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS http://www.fairtest.org/examarts/Fall 2002/Boards_Against_Grad_Tests.html

Back to FairTest's Home Page FairTest Examiner School Boards Vote Against Grad. Tests Fall 2002 Statewide associations of local school boards in both Massachusetts and New York have recently adopted resolutions opposing the use of a single test as a high school graduation requirement. Starting this school year, the State Board of Education requires all public school students to pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests in language arts and math to earn a diploma. A lawsuit has been filed against the graduation test (see story, p. 6 ). Four Massachusetts school boards have gone further than MASC and passed resolutions stating they will grant diplomas to students who meet local graduation requirements but have not passed the test. The Department of Education (DOE) insists it alone has the legal power to authorize diplomas. Supporters of local rights argue that the DOE is acting beyond its authority and has misinterpreted the law by requiring students to pass one test rather than being assessed for graduation readiness using multiple measures. The parent-led Coalition for Authentic Reform in Education (CARE) has called on all school districts which support the MASC resolution to grant diplomas to students who meet local requirements. As more districts join the movement, pressure could mount on state policymakers to back off the testing requirement. The conflict between local and state policy-makers also could end up in court.

22. MA School Boards forebears, some local massachusetts school boards are choosing to defend theirstudents rather than obey the dictates of the state Department of education. http://www.fairtest.org/examarts/Wint-Spring 03 double/MA_School_Boards.html

Back to FairTest's Home Page FairTest Examiner MA School Boards Defy State Winter -Spring 2003 Double Issue In a declaration of independence worthy of their colonial forebears, some local Massachusetts school boards are choosing to defend their students rather than obey the dictates of the state Department of Education. Seven school committees have passed resolutions pledging to award diplomas to all seniors who meet local graduation requirements, regardless of their scores on the high-stakes Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exam. Responding to urgent appeals and organized pressure from parents and teachers, many more school committees are actively considering similar measures. Opponents of the test, including thousands of families in MassCARE (the Massachusetts Coalition for Authentic Reform in Education) contend the state is breaking the law, which called for multiple forms of assessment and sensitivity to different learning styles and ethnic backgrounds. A lawsuit filed in state court this winter makes the same case. (See article below.) The Massachusetts Association of School Committees voted 97-27 at its annual convention last October to reaffirm the historic diploma-granting authority of local school boards, even in the face of the MCAS. As graduation day approaches, it appears that more school committees will carry out the promise of that vote and decide to grant diplomas. The state Department of Education is using every bullying tactic it can think of: threatening to withhold state funds from defiant school districts, revoke the certification of their superintendents, and prevent students with non-MCAS diplomas from attending state colleges or receiving financial aid. So far, the school boards have held firm in the face of these threats.

23. State Action For Education Leadership Project Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, massachusetts, Missouri, Montana,New the National Association of State boards of education and the http://www.ccsso.org/projects/State_Action_for_Education_Leadership/

see all projects State Action For Education Leadership Articles on SAELP Meetings ... State Contacts select Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Col... DoDEA Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Marian... Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming State Action for Education Leadership Project The State Action for Education Leadership Project is part of The Wallace Foundation's larger educational leadership initiative designed to prepare, support and sustain a leadership cadre in each state that can transform schools and school systems to produce improved academic performance for low-income youth. Through this project, state government and education leaders compete for grants to support research, analysis and preparation of legislative and administrative actions that will prepare, support and sustain a group of education leaders (principals and superintendents) in each state. Fifteen states have been awarded three-year implementation grants: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia.

24. Five National Organizations To Highlight Education Leadership Project At Nationa Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, massachusetts, Missouri, Montana theNational Association of State boards of education, the National http://www.ccsso.org/Whats_New/Press_Releases/3541.cfm

Press Releases Newsletters Chiefline Council Quarterly ... New Publications select Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Col... DoDEA Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Northern Marian... Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Five National Organizations to Highlight Education Leadership Project at National Conference Contact: Lois Adams-Rodgers loisar@ccsso.org What: Champions for Change: State Action for Education Leadership Project (SAELP) National Results Conference When: December 9-10, 2003 Where: Capital Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C. Who: More than 150 state and local leaders representing SAELP I states – Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia – will attend. For speakers and topics, see http://www.ccsso.org/projects/

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26. Massachusetts - Education Top Links massachusetts Association of School Committees An organization of the state sschool boards. massachusetts Studies Project - Educational resources for http://www.locate-massachusetts.com/Education.html

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Contact Information Search Give Now Alumni Relations ... Home Patricia H. Crosson was a professor for nearly 30 years at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She held a series of senior academic positions, most within the School of Education, where she was chair of the Department of Education Policy, Research, and Administration and director of the Center for Education. Her scholarly interests include higher education policy, management, governance and state relations. In addition to her work in the School of Education she has served as deputy provost and interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. Crosson received M.Ed. and EdD. degrees from UMass Amherst. In 2000 she and her husband, Charles, a former UMass faculty member, were awarded the Chancellor's Medal. Peter F. DiGiammarino

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29. NCTM: News & Media: Fighting For High-Quality Mathematics Education In both California and massachusetts, NCTM issued forceful statements on behalf of andNCTM s president appeared before state and local boards of education. http://www.nctm.org/news/articles/2001-03cover.htm

Search: News Releases NCTM in the News President's Messages Position Statements ... Selected Articles Fighting for High-Quality Mathematics Education The release of NCTM's Principles and Standards for School Mathematics in April 2000 was a milestone for NCTM. Accordingly, NCTM has stepped up its efforts to speak out at all levels for a high-quality mathematics education for every child. Prior to the release of Principles and Standards Principles and Standards . These face-to-face meetings gave lawmakers an opportunity to hear about Principles and Standards and NCTM's vision from NCTM's own leaders. Later in the year, the Council launched the Academy for Professional Development to convey the Council's message to teachers and provide training to help them implement Principles and Standards. Throughout 2000, NCTM took an active role in state discussions of mathematics education. In both California and Massachusetts, NCTM issued forceful statements on behalf of teachers regarding mathematics standards and teacher testing, and NCTM's president appeared before state and local boards of education. California Mathematics Framework "Change does not happen overnight. It takes a concerted effort over a long time to effect real change. Trying to change systems by decree from the top disenfranchises teachers who have been working so hard over the past few years to reach more students in mathematics."

30. Psychology Licensing Board Contact Information & Resources massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists Division of Psychology New YorkState education Department Office of Secretary to Medical boards Office of http://kspope.com/licensing/index.php

skip navigation home using this site Topics on this site: assessment Bev Greene images Carolyn Payton dual relationships ... therapist as person About this site: Ken Pope VioletSky Design site map search this site Ken's Other Sites: Animal Help home Addresses and phone numbers for each of the provincial psychology licensing boards in Canada and the state licensing boards in the United States are listed below. If the board has a web site, a link is provided to its home page. Where possible, links are provided for various documents such as legislation relevant to the practice of psychology in that province or state, application information for a psychology license or registration, and continuing education requirements. I try to keep these links updated and the information current, but if you find a link that doesn't work or you're aware of more current information, I'd appreciate your sending corrections or updates to comments@kspope.com . Thanks! These links are provided only to help people get started in their search for relevant information. Information placed on the web may not always be complete, up-to-date, accurate, or applicable to all situations. Legislation, case law, regulations, and other requirements are often complex and can change rapidly. Always consult directly with the licensing board to confirm that you have information that is current and complete in regard to your specific situation, question, or concern. Please follow this link to a more

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32. Ed On The Web - School Boards Maryland Association of boards of education This is the web site for the MarylandAssociation of boards of education. massachusetts Association of School http://www.helpforschools.com/cgi-bin/directory.pl?Category=School_Boards

33. CABE - Connecticut Association Of Boards Of Education CABE Connecticut Association of boards of education 81 Wolcott Hill Road Wethersfield,CT 06109 P From Boston, massachusetts Take I95 South to Exit 88. http://www.cabe.org/education/directions_to_workshops/cabe_convention/

document.write(baseurl); CABE Connecticut Association of Boards of Education 81 Wolcott Hill Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 P: (860) 571-7446 F: (860) 571-7452 Toll-free: Email Website Staff: tourville@cabe.org document.write(quicklinks); document.write(backnav); Directions to Workshops Directions to the Mystic Marriott Hotel From Bradley International Airport, Hartford, Connecticut: Follow the service road out of the terminal towards signs for I-91 South. Take I-91 South to I-9 South (roads merge just past Hartford). Take I-9 South to I-95 North. Proceed to Exit 88. Take Exit 88 and make a LEFT at the bottom of the exit ramp. Mystic Marriott is on the RIGHT hand side. From T.F. Green Airport, Providence, Rhode Island: Follow the service road out of the terminal towards signs for I-95 South. Take I-95 south to Exit 88 Take Exit 88 and make a RIGHT at the bottom of the exit ramp. Mystic Marriott is on the RIGHT hand side. From New York: Take I-95 North to Exit 88. Take Exit 88 and make a LEFT at the bottom of the exit ramp. Mystic Marriott is on the RIGHT hand side.

34. CABE - Connecticut Association Of Boards Of Education CABE Connecticut Association of boards of education 81 Wolcott From massachusetts(approx driving time from Springfield is 45 minutes) (approx driving time http://www.cabe.org/education/directions_to_workshops/st__clement_s_castle/

document.write(baseurl); CABE Connecticut Association of Boards of Education 81 Wolcott Hill Road Wethersfield, CT 06109 P: (860) 571-7446 F: (860) 571-7452 Toll-free: Email Website Staff: tourville@cabe.org document.write(quicklinks); document.write(backnav); Directions to Workshops Directions to St. Clement's Castle, Portland From Hartford (approx driving time is 25 minutes) Take I-91 S to Rte 9 (exit 22S) in Cromwell. Follow Rte 9 S. into Middletown . In Middletown , take Rte 66 E. (exit16) over the Arrigoni Bridge into Portland Continue to follow Rte 66 E. approximately 4.5 miles from the bridge. The entrance to Saint Clements Castle is on the right side of Rte 66. or Take Rte 2 E. to Exit 7 (Rte 17 Portland ). Follow Rte 17 to the end (approx 10 miles). At the end, turn left onto Rte 66 E. Follow Rte 66 E. for 2 miles. Saint Clements Castle is on the right side. From Massachusetts (approx driving time from Springfield is 45 minutes) (approx driving time from Boston is 2 hours) Take I-84 W., or I-91 S. to Hartford . In Hartford , take I-91 S. and follow the directions above from

35. Regional Boards Members of area education agency boards of directors Governance Structures, Thereare no regional boards. massachusetts K12 Governance Structures, There are http://mb2.ecs.org/reports/Report.aspx?id=168

36. Massachusetts SLP and AUD Regulatory Agency, massachusetts Board of SpeechLanguage www.state.ma.us/reg/boards/spHeather of 20 hours of continuing education per biennium. http://www.asha.org/about/legislation-advocacy/state/associations/massachusetts.

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37. Wheelock College, NASW Licensing Information by the Council on Social Work education. of the Association of Social Work boards(ASWB In massachusetts, Sylvan Testing Centers currently administers the test http://www.wheelock.edu/SocialWork/swNASWlicense.asp

MASSACHUSETTS SOCIAL WORK LICENSING INFORMATION Prepared as a service to the members of NASW and revised 8/01 WHO MUST BE LICENSED? GENERAL LICENSING INFORMATION RESOURCES REGARDING LICENSING HOW TO OBTAIN A LICENSE: A 3 STEP PROCESS ... RECIPROCITY WHO MUST BE LICENSED? All persons who practice social work, use the title “social worker,” or refer to themselves as practicing social work must be licensed in Massachusetts, unless they are a county, state, or municipal employee, or a social work intern in a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education . Practicing social work without a license or performing functions reserved for a higher licensing level is punishable by fine and/or imprisonment. Licensing allows state governments to verify that a social worker has the skills and knowledge to practice safely and to monitor the professional conduct of social workers. GENERAL LICENSING INFORMATION The Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers (The Board) protects the public by promulgating and enforcing regulations for which licensees are held accountable. The Regulations contain the rules and standards governing professional ethics and practice and explains the qualifications and functions for each license level. Every social worker should have a copy of the Regulations. To obtain a copy, contact the Board of Registration or download it from their website: www.state.ma.us/reg

38. Other School Board Associations. TASB On Line by being advocates for public schools, for local control of education, and for theleadership and legal authority of school boards; massachusetts Association of http://www.tasb.org/help/useful_links/associations.shtml

Search Search Help Help Contact Staff Site Map Downloads Adobe Acrobat Macromedia Flash Useful Links Texas Association of School Board links Texas Center for Educational Research Texas Education Service Centers Texas Area School Board Associations ... Parent Learning Network Program (PLN) Other School Board Associations Links to external sites will open a new browser window. National School Boards Association - Excellence and equity in public education through school board leadership. Association of Alaska School Boards - To assist school boards in providing quality public education and preserving local control. Arizona School Boards Association - To advance public education by providing leadership and assistance to local school district governing boards serving children and communities in the State of Arizona and promoting lay control of public education in the United States of America. Arkansas School Boards Association - To promote better educational opportunities for all children in the State of Arkansas.

39. Art Commissions, Boards, And Agencies, 50 States - SHG Resources massachusetts. Features links to the 50 official state commissions, boards, and agencies Findlinks to dance, arts education and festivals, literature, museums http://www.statehousegirls.net/agencies/arts/

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