COVID-19 Guidance/On the Desktop Messages
The Department uses On the Desktop messages to communicate directly with superintendents and other district officials. During the COVID-19 pandemic, DESE has also been sending On the Desktop messages to private schools. If you are a district or private school leader and have not been receiving these messages, please make sure that the contact information in our online directory is accurate. If you are a public school district, and your information needs to be updated, please work with the directory administrator for your district to make the needed change. If you are a private school leader and need to update your information, please email Kerrie Anastas .
Feedback on Preliminary Fall Reopening Plans — August 6, 2020
Feedback on Preliminary Fall Reopening Plans, August 6, 2020
Submission Process for Final Fall Reopening Plans due August 10 — August 5, 2020
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Remote Learning Partner Information — August 4, 2020
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Adult and Community Learning Services Fall Reopening Guidance, August 2020
Supplemental Information for Science Courses and Laboratory Work for Fall 2020 — August 3, 2020
Creating Positive Learning Environments: Recommendations and Resources to Support the Social Emotional Well-being of Students, Staff, and Families — August 3, 2020
Student Learning Time Waiver Process — July 30, 2020
Process to Request a Modification of Structured Learning Time Requirements, July 30, 2020
Career/Vocational Technical Education Reopening Guidelines — July 29, 2020
Career/Vocational Technical Education Reopening Guidelines
Additional Staff Training Days this Fall — July 27, 2020
Memorandum of Understanding Between DESE, MTA, AFT-MA, and BTU
Guidance on Courses Requiring Additional Safety Considerations and Remote Learning — July 24, 2020
Remote Learning Guidance for Fall 2020
Guidance for Courses Requiring Additional Safety Considerations for Fall 2020
Transportation and Facilities Guidance — July 22, 2020
Fall Reopening Transportation Guidance, July 22, 2020
Fall Reopening Facilities and Operations Guidance, July 22, 2020
Protocols for Responding to COVID-19 Scenarios — July 17, 2020
Protocols for responding to COVID-19 scenarios in school, on the bus, or in community settings, July 17, 2020
Two-Step Process and Online Form/Template for Fall Reopening Plans — July 15, 2020
Two-Step Process for District Fall Reopening Plans, July 15, 2020
Additional Guidance on Fall Reopening Plans — July 10, 2020
Fall Reopening Frequently Asked Questions, as of July 10, 2020
Comprehensive Special Education Guidance for the 2020-21 School Year — July 9, 2020
Comprehensive Special Education Guidance for the 2020-21 School Year Memo — minor text updates made 7/23/2020
Remote Learning Technology Essentials Grant and Purchasing PPE — July 6, 2020
Comprehensive Summer School Guidance — July 1, 2020
Comprehensive Summer School Guidance
Initial Fall School Reopening Guidance — June 25, 2020
Initial Fall School Reopening Guidance — June 25, 2020 (Translated versions)
Initial Fall Reopening Guidance Presentation
Mass Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics Endorsement
Opinion by Joseph G. Allen: Yes, kids should be going back to school in the fall
Summer and Vacation Learning Program Grant Posted — June 19, 2020
New SOA Plan Deadline — June 15, 2020
Summer/Vacation Learning Program Grant — June 11, 2020
Acquisition Support for Safety Supplies — June 10, 2020
K-12 Health Supply/PPE Acquisition Support
Health Supply/PPE Estimate spreadsheet form
Message about Summer 2020 Special Education Services — June 7, 2020
Guidance about Summer 2020 Special Education Services
Required Safety Supplies for Re-Opening Schools — June 5, 2020
Guidance on Required Safety Supplies for Re-Opening Schools
Competitive Team Building Exercise with Commissioner Riley — June 5, 2020
Initial Guidance on Summer School Message — June 4, 2020
Initial Guidance on Summer School Document
Help with P-EBT Card Use — June 3, 2020
Update on CD Requirements for Classes of 2021-23 — May 26, 2020
Upcoming Grant for Summer and Vacation Programs — May 22, 2020
High School Graduation Guidelines from DPH/HHS — May 21, 2020
Return to School Working Group — May 14, 2020
Remote Learning Survey — May 13, 2020
Letter to Families and High School Guidance — May 8, 2020
Letter to Families
High School Guidance
CARES Act RFP Available — May 8, 2020
Advanced Placement Testing Guidelines — May 7, 2020
Update on Competency Requirements for Class of 2020 — April 29, 2020
FEMA Disaster Reimbursement — April 27, 2020
School Year Requirements — April 24, 2020
Updated Remote Learning Guidance — April 24, 2020
Schools to Remain Closed Through End of School Year — April 21, 2020
Special Education Tuition Guidance from the Operational Services Division — April 17, 2020
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) — April 14, 2020
Tips for Safe Videoconferencing — April 13, 2020
Legislation Enacted on MCAS, SOA Plans, and Regional School District Budgets — April 10, 2020
USED Approves Massachusetts Waiver Request for ESSA Grants Due to COVID-19 — April 8, 2020
April Vacation — April 3, 2020
Extension of Deadlines for Non-Resident Chapter 74 Admissions — April 1, 2020
Letter to Families about Remote Learning During COVID-19 — March 30, 2020
USDA Reimbursements for All Districts and Online Advanced Placement Tutoring — March 30, 2020
Recommendation on Payments for Contracted Services — March 27, 2020
Remote Learning Recommendations During COVID-19 School Closures — March 26, 2020
Professional Licensure Extensions — March 21, 2020
Payments to Hourly Employees — March 20, 2020
Update for Private Schools — March 19, 2020
Suspending K12 Operations — March 15, 2020
Coronavirus Guidance from Conference Call — March 13,2020
Coronavirus Updates on 180-Day Requirement and More — March 10, 2020
Coronavirus update and conference call with DESE and DPH — March 5, 2020
Last Updated: August 7, 2020
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