Navigating Accountability in an Age of Change
MSAA Professional Development Workshop for Superintendents, Central Office, Building Administrators, and Curriculum Directors |
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This workshop supports administrators in their time sensitive yearly evaluation of student achievement and accountability. This workshop "gets into the weeds" so that administrators understand not only the elements of school report cards and accountability reports but also from where the data is pulled to build the portrait of a district or school performance by the state or used by public entities like US World News. Highlighting the importance of accurate data at the school and district level, this workshop will provide administrators with a guide to evaluate practices related to specific SIMS and EPIMS elements that directly impact public ratings & information. We will have time to work with each participant's individual data during the second half of the day. |
Workshop Goals/Objectives: Understanding the connections between school/district practices and: · The most recent MA DESE Accountability Elements · The most recent School Report Cards · Other relevant public data including the US World News Rankings |
When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm |
Delivery Method: In-Person Workshop |
Location: The MSAA Office, 33 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA |
Presenter: Heidi Driscoll, Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District |
PD Hours: 6 in Content Area Data and Assessment |
Fees: Member $ 225 / Non-Member $300 |
MSAA Contact: Victoria Ellison, vellison@msaa.net |
Heidi Driscoll | Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District Heidi Driscoll is the Superintendent-Director of Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District. Prior to this she served, for 13 years, as the Director of Academic Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment for the Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical School District. Ms. Driscoll was appointed by the Commissioner of Education as one of the co-chairs of DESE’s Accountability & Assistance Advisory Council and has served this Council for more than five years. She was recognized in 2024 at the State House for being selected by the State Universities of Massachusetts Council of Presidents as Bridgewater State University’s 2024 Alumni Educator. This honor was in recognition of her efforts fostering PK-12 professional development partnerships and for her work with undergraduate and graduate students. |
