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Beverly School Committee adopts local competency determination ahead of DESE deadline
Summary
The Beverly School Committee voted unanimously to adopt a locally developed competency-determination policy required by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, while members stressed public input and flexibility as state end-of-course assessments evolve.
The Beverly School Committee voted 7–0 on Dec. 10 to adopt a locally developed competency-determination policy that the district says provides multiple routes for students to demonstrate mastery as DESE moves away from the MCAS framework.
Superintendent Dr. Peter Cushing and Principal Thomas presented the policy as a district-specific plan built from DESE guidance. Dr. Cushing said administrators designed the policy to allow students “multiple opportunities to demonstrate competency” and that district leaders are prepared to amend the…
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