The goal of the Massachusetts Performance Assessment Program is to assist schools in developing approaches to classroom assessment that improve the quality of instruction and level of student performance consistent with the Massachusetts curriculum frameworks. All school districts may apply. Priority will be given to schools that have not previously received a grant award for this program. Efforts will be made to ensure the funding of schools throughout the state. A total of 100 grant awards will be made.
Funding is subject to legislative approval.
Use of funds is restricted to travel to required state-sponsored meetings, visits to other schools and districts, substitute reimbursement and necessary supplies for classroom work related to the program. Using no more than two pages, please describe the following. Overall Plan Describe your overall purpose for participation in the Massachusetts Performance Assessment Program. Describe how this initiative will be linked with other education reform activities in your school district. Report specific allocations for regular common planning time for participating teachers.