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School committee gives first reading to local competency determination tied to MCAS changes
Summary
The Danvers School Committee on Oct. 6 approved a first reading of policy IKFE establishing a local competency determination after statewide changes to MCAS graduation requirements. The policy specifies courses and multiple demonstration options, and includes appeal provisions and accommodations for students with disabilities and English learners.
The Danvers School Committee voted on Oct. 6 to approve a first reading of policy IKFE, the district’s local competency determination policy that responds to changes voters made to MCAS graduation requirements.
Under the proposed policy, students must demonstrate competency in the same core academic areas previously covered by MCAS through multiple pathways. The policy lists course and assessment requirements the district will use to determine competency: - English: successful completion of two years of high‑school English…
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