Massachusetts educational collaboratives

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Massachusetts educational collaboratives are regional public organizations that pool resources among school districts to provide shared educational programs, services, and supports across the state.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf inter-district collaborative
public entity
regional public education organization
benefit access to specialized expertise
cost sharing among districts
regional coordination of educational services
boardComprisedOf representatives of member school committees
collaboratesWith community organizations
local education agencies
state education agencies
formedBy member school districts
fundedBy federal funds
grants and contracts
member district tuition or service fees
state funds
governedBy Massachusetts General Laws
surface form: Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 4E
hasGovernance board of directors
hasMember public school district
locatedIn Massachusetts
surface form: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
mustHave collaborative agreement approved by member school committees
collaborative agreement approved by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education
operatesIn Massachusetts public school system
overseenBy Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
providesService English learner education support
adult education and workforce development programs
alternative education programs
consultation and technical assistance to districts
curriculum and instructional support
early childhood education services
online and blended learning programs
professional development for educators
purchasing and procurement services
related services for students with disabilities
special education programs
student assessment and data services
technology services
transportation services
purpose to expand program options for students
to increase cost-effectiveness of educational services
to pool resources among school districts
to provide shared educational programs
to provide shared educational services
to provide shared supports for students and districts
to support small and rural districts
regulatedBy state regulations for educational collaboratives
servesPopulation educators in member districts
students in multiple school districts
subjectTo programmatic monitoring by the state education agency
state financial oversight

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DESE worksWith Massachusetts educational collaboratives