100-Day Plan - Listen & Learn Session - Nov 19, 2015 - Advanced Work Classes, Mass Core

Here is all of the detailed info for this General Meeting.BPS is providing opportunities for all families - students with special needs and those in regular education - to give their feedback on the proposed expansion of Advanced Work Classes and BPS Graduation Requirements as recommended by Mass Core.In its 100-Day Plan, under the direction of new superintendent, Dr. Tommy Chang, the District identifies core values that will guide its work of based on input from students, families, staff, community members and partners.  The 100-Day plan kicked off on September 8, 2015, and the District continues to listen and learn about what schools are doing well and what needs to be done to better support all students.  Parent, family and caregiver input will drive this process in obtaining key information for BPS’sThree-Year Plan which will be unveiled in September 2016.Child care and interpretation services will be available, please request by Nov. 17.Please RSVP by calling TaWonia Watkins at (617) 635-7750Mass Core Excerpt regarding Special EducationWhat are the implications for students with disabilities?Studies show that students are more likely to pass high-level than low-level high school courses, including students receiving special education services. However, some high school special needs students will require extra support to meet more rigorous high school expectations.  There are no waiver provisions for particular disabilities for MassCore completion, however schools and districts should pay special attention to a student’s individualized education program (IEP) and transition plan to ensure that students are enrolled in appropriate coursework.Full Details, Links and Info:BPS Flyer 100-Day_Plan_Parents_SpeakUp_Flier_FINALSpedPac Flyer BPS_spedpac_flyer_Nov-19-2015_w_SPanish_AWC_MassCoreMass Core Files:Q & A - masscore_q&a_Oct-2015Report - MassCore_Report_91714_FINALPresentation - graduation_requirements_2016Excel - gradrequirements_2016_MassCore