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Everett School Committee adopts updated competency-determination policy for Class of 2026
Summary
The Everett School Committee voted 7–0 to adopt a competency-determination policy aligned with recent DESE regulatory changes. The policy requires students to demonstrate both mastery and satisfactory course completion, with multiple options (final exam, portfolio, capstone, or MCAS) to show mastery and accommodations for ELL and special-education students.
The Everett School Committee on Monday unanimously approved an updated competency-determination policy required under new Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) guidance.
District leaders said the policy, aimed at the Class of 2026, requires two elements for students to demonstrate competency: mastery of MCAS-aligned content and satisfactory completion of coursework. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Adams told the committee the district broadened options to help more students meet the requirement, noting that mastery can be shown by…
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