21. Massachusetts Vocational Association Membership information, board directory, and news.Category Regional North America F Freetown Society and Culture...... P. Driscoll opened by stating that the Chapter 74 regulations speakouts were BillIrwin, a member of the massachusetts Board of education, also mentioned http://www.massvocassoc.org/

Massachusetts Vocational Association Revised February 4, 2003 JOIN the Massachusetts Vocational Association Hit the Target Too - Join Today! Anyone interested in information about the Massachusetts Vocational Association or would like to drop us a note may do so by mailing it to: MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. 24 KEENE ROAD EAST FREETOWN MA 02717-1722 or Tel. #: (508) 763-3672, Fax #: (508) 763-4852, or info@massvocassoc.org More Information and Links Applications Revised 7/1/2002 Archives Revised 10/8/2002 ... Top of Page MVA is now with GlobalNet Internet Services at a cost of $39.00 per month for our dialup, email, and website combined. If you are interested in a dialup account with GlobalNet for as low as $12.95 per month, you can contact them at GlobalNet Internet Services, 159 Pearl St., Essex Jct., VT 05452 or Phone: 802-764-1304 Sales Toll Free: 877-999-4477 Support Fax: 802-764-1305 GlobalNet Internet Service

22. VI Guide-Legal Resources, For Parents And Teachers Of Blind And Visually Impaire It also provides an abundance of reference material. Visit the massachusetts Departmentof education for a wealth of information about education regulations. http://www.viguide.com/legl.htm

L egal Table of Contents Federal laws and legislation State laws and legislation Miscellaneous links For other information about special education, such as implementing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), check out V.I. Guide's Special Education Services page Federal Laws and Legislation Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Document Center This site offers the full-text of several federal laws, such as ADA (also known as Public Law 101-336) and ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines), plus other documents that provide guidance on how to implement these laws. Edlaw This site contains the full-text plus interpretations of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, IDEA, FERPA regulations and EDGAR regulations. It also offers links to other sites relating to disability laws and lawyers specializing in disability law. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , also known as Public Law 94-142. This is one of the powerful laws affecting visually impaired children. It states that they are entitled to a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) spell out a student's particular education needs under this law and form a contract with the parent/guardian and the school system. The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992 (Public Law 102-569) This law establishes guidelines for Federal agencies for electronic and information technology accessibility designed to ensure, regardless of the type of medium, that individuals with disabilities can produce information and data, and have access to information and data, comparable to the information and data, and access, respectively, of individuals who are not individuals with disabilities.

23. The Environment At MIT - Environmental Programs - EHS Services - Topic Index - R Swimming pools massachusetts Department of Health Transportation safety Departmentof Transportation regulations. Commitment, Research and education, Doing Our http://web.mit.edu/environment/environmental/ehs_services/topic_index/regulation

EPO AND INITIATIVES EHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM EHS SERVICES About the EHS Office ... EHS Areas Air: US EPA Air and Radiation Asbestos: OSHA on working with Asbestos Biological safety: Center for Disease Control Select Agents Registration City of Cambridge Recombinant DNA Ordinance Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sanitary Code National Institute of Health Guidelines for rDNA research ... USA Patriot's Act Chemical Safety Beryllium, OSHA regulations for working with Oil - Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Water Pollution Control Act - Federal Compressed Gas: Compliance with OSHA Confined Spaces: OSHA Confined Spaces Advisory Emergency: Eye protection: OSHA standards Fire safety: Massachusetts Fire Prevention Regulations OSHA compliance Food sanitation: Massachusetts Department of Health minimum standards Formaldehyde: Complying with OSHA for formaldehyde General Safety: Federal and State regulations chart Hazardous and toxic substances: OSHA standards for working with hazardous / toxic substances Hearing conservation: OSHA on noise and hearing conservation Heat stress:

24. Carla Howell, Libertarian For Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and Shannon O'Brien try to reform education in massachusetts by addingfunding, adding employees, adding regulations and restrictions and controls http://www.carlahowell.org/ch_on_edu.html

Carla Howell on Education Freeing Up Education in Massachusetts August 16, 2002 A Proposal by Carla Howell. Government central planning destroyed the Soviet economy. Government central planning decimated Soviet industry and agriculture. Government central planning is devastating Massachusetts Education. There are Five Iron Laws of government central planning. Government Central Planning doesn't work. Government Central Planning makes things worse, often hurting the very people it's designed to help. Government Central Planning creates new problems. Government Central Planning is costly and wasteful. Government Central Planning diverts money and energy from positive, productive uses. Government central planning of Education in Massachusetts is a dismal failure. In 1991, the Massachusetts public schools had 834,304 pupils. In 2001, the Massachusetts public schools had 970,290 pupils. Up 16%. In 1991, we spent $4,239,581,293 on public schooling in Massachusetts. In 2001, we spent $7,329,043,588 on public schooling in Massachusetts. Up 73%.

25. The Center For Education Reform: Massachusetts' Charter Law CER Grade AMassachusetts (1993; last amended in 2000). Operations. Automatic Waiverfrom Most State and District education Laws, regulations, and Policies. http://edreform.com/charter_schools/laws/Massachusetts.htm

Making Schools Work Better for All Children Charter School Legislation: Profile of Massachusetts' Charter School Law Note : The following ranking and analysis reflects the state's law as of 2001. For the most recent state law profile, please contact the Center for Education Reform or order Charter School Laws Across the States: Ranking Score Card and Legislative Profiles from our Publications page Massachusetts (1993; last amended in 2000) The 7 th strongest of the nation's 38 charter laws General Statistics Number of Schools Allowed 72 state-approved charters (Commonwealth charters); 48 school district conversion charters (Horace Mann charters) Number of Charters Operating (As of Fall 2001) Approval Process Eligible Chartering Authorities State board of education for Commonwealth start-up charters; jointly by local school committee, local teacher union and state board of education for Horace Mann conversions Eligible Applicants Applicants may include (but are not limited to) non-profit organizations, 2 or more certified teachers, 10 or more parents Types of Charter Schools Converted public, new starts (but not home-based schools)

26. Welcome To HEM's Support Group Area starting point in understanding laws and regulations. Louisiana Maine Maryland massachusetts Michigan Minnesota is sponsored by Home education Magazine http://www.home-ed-magazine.com/wlcm_groups.html

Welcome to HEM's Support Groups Pages! To find a group in your state use the map above or follow one of the links below under Groups and Organizations . If you're starting or run a group, check out the links below for helpful information. Bookmark this page and check back for news and information specifically about homeschooling support groups and organizations. Finding Support Find support online Groups and Organizations State National and International Starting a Support Group Deciding the Structure-informal to formal, How to Publicize, Being the Contact Running the Group Sharing Information, Organizing and Planning, Avoiding Burnout Staying Informed Laws and Legal Issues, Political Issues, Where to Find Information and Resources State Laws and Regulations Quick overviews offering a starting point in understanding laws and regulations. HEM-SupportGroups list A new networking list for anyone interested in working with support groups HEM's Support Group Liaison You can contact HEM's Support Group Liaison via email at Groups@home-ed-magazine.com

27. Massachusetts Office Of Child Care Services The official massachusetts state agency site. Of use to both providers of child care as well as parents Category Home Family Childcare Resources and Referral...... important questions about child care and early education. quality child care fromproviders in massachusetts. changes to the Family Child Care regulations. http://www.qualitychildcare.org/

You've got child care questions. We've got the answers. The Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services web site is the place for parents and child care providers to get answers to their important questions about child care and early education. Our agency aim: to make sure all children receive the highest quality child care from providers in Massachusetts. Learn More About OCCS Parents who need more info about child care, residential programs and adoption agencies will find help here. Providers and workers in child care can find licensing, qualifications and training resources here. Talk to us. Click here to provide feedback or ask questions. Income Eligible Subsidy Policy Updates Income eligible vouchers are available for military personnel who have been deployed For the letter to OCCS income eligible contracted providers about vouchers for military personnel click here click here OCCS has clarified continuity of care access for supportive children For the letter to OCCS contracted providers clarifying continuity of care for supportive children click here OCCS has revised some Income Eligible Policies For the summary of changes to income eligible policies click here New Income Eligible Waitlist Management Policy click here click here New Income Eligible Contract Provider Waitlisting Procedure click here January 17, 2003 letter to contracted providers about waitlist management

28. Technology In Education : Programs students The massachusetts Department of education is in the process of revisingthe Instructional Technology Specialist (ITS) certification regulations. http://www.lesley.edu/soe/111tech.html

technology in education programs + courses vision + history partnerships ... main page Technology in Education Programs Founded in 1979 as Computers in Education, the Technology in Education Program attracts a wide range of educators seeking to acquire competency in the continuously changing field of technology. The program has achieved a national reputation for its pioneering role in integrating technology into learning and teaching and has become a blueprint for educational technology graduate programs nationwide. The program is offered in the traditional On-Campus format, face to face intensive weekend format and also online. Program faculty have been involved in the development of curricula and research projects for educational computing funded by the National Science Foundation and other major research and development centers. Programs in Technology in Education include C.A.G.S. and master's degree options. Program Listings On-Campus Program Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study Technology in Education Program (36 credits) On-Campus and Massachusetts Off-Campus Programs Master's Degree Program in Education (M.Ed.) with an option of Certification in Instructional Technology Specialist (Pre-K-12) (33 Credits)

29. Special Education In Private Schools that the states are allowed to build upon in their own special education law. Thus,the provisions of massachusetts state law and regulations which require http://www.dlc-ma.org/SEinPS.html

Prepared by the Massachusetts Advocacy Center and the Disability Law Center 10/27/99 Ch. 766 Req uires School Committees to Provide Special Education Services to Children with Special Needs Attending Private Schools at Private Expense The Failure of the Massachusetts Department of Education and Local School Districts to Ensure that children with special needs Attending Private Schools Receive Necessary Services is a Violation of State Law and Regulations The Massachusetts Department of Education (DOE) issued a memorandum in August, 1999 stating that children with special needs attending private schools have An individual entitlement@ to special education. This Department of Education policy violates the Ch.766 statutory and regulatory requirement to provide services to these students. DOE erroneously states that Massachusetts schools only need to comply with the requirements of federal special education law for serving students in private schools. The Department ignores the state statutory and regulatory equipment to provide services to students with special needs attending private schools at private expense, as described below. It is important for parents and local administrators to ensure that students with special needs in private schools continue to receive essential services, pursuant to the requirements of state law. I.Ch.766 Law and Regulations Require School Committees to Provide Special Education Services to Children Attending Private Schools at Private Expense

30. Code Of Massachusetts Regulations Index D-H Hazardous Materials ListMassachusetts. 310 CMR 40.1600. Hazing Reporting regulations.610 CMR 5.00. Health and education Facilities Authority, Mass. 985 CMR. http://www.lawlib.state.ma.us/cmrd-h.htm

Mass. Trial Court Law Libraries Laws, Regulations, Cases Mass. Primary Law CMR Index ... S-Z SUBJECT CITATION D Dam Safety Rules and Regulations 302 CMR 10.00 DaycareStandards for Licensure 102 CMR Daycare Center ServicesContracted Rate 808 CMR Deaf and Hard of Hearing 112 CMR Debt Collection Regulations 940 CMR 7.00 Dentistry, Board of Registration in... 234 CMR Dept. of Environmental Quality Engineering (now Dept. of Environmental Protections) 310 CMR Designer Selection Board 811 CMR Development Finance Agency, Massachusetts 946 CMR Devens Enterprise Commission 974 CMR Disability Retirement RulesPublic Employee 840 CMR 10.00 Disabled, Emergency Aid to... 106 CMR 320 Disabled Persons Protection Commission 118 CMR Discrimination, Mass. Commission Against 804 CMR Diseases, ReportableIsolation and Quarantine 105 CMR 300.00 Drinking Water Regulations 310 CMR 22.00 Drinking Water Supply Facilities 236 CMR Driving on State Highways 720 CMR 9.00 Drug Products (Interchangeable), List of... 105 CMR 720.00

31. Massachusetts School Nurse Organization, About MSNO Health massachusetts Department of education massachusetts Nurses Nursing Universityof massachusetts Simmons College Review of current status of regulations. http://www.msno.org/about.html

INTRODUCING THE MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL NURSE ORGANIZATION INDEX ABOUT MSNO MSNO REGIONS MSNO PERSONNEL ... GUEST BOOK School Nursing: "You cannot educate an unhealthy child and you cannot keep an uneducated child healthy..." Dr. M. Jocelyn Elders, Former Secretary of Health The rapid changes occurring in our society and in our health care system present many challenges for the school nurse. Many students come to school shouldering a background of profound health risks, which, in turn, affect their academic progress and success. Modern technology and pharmacology have made it possible for students with special health care needs to participate within the mainstream educational setting. Through the professional expertise of the school nurse, student health needs are assessed, identified and monitored. The school nurse functions with other professionals in the school community to facilitate health and wellness so that each student will have the opportunity for academic success. School nursing is a specialty of nursing practice that requires extensive preparation and knowledge in the areas of: School Nursing Practice Public Health Emergency Care Communication Program Management Health Education Environmental/Safety Laws and Issues Special Education Regulations Human Growth and Development New Definition of School Nursing "School nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success and lifelong achievement of students. To that end, school nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and/or potential health problems; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self-management, self-advocacy and learning."

32. Boating Regulations By State Maine, No mandatory boating education requirements. See note and Maryland boatingregulations. massachusetts, massachusetts residents 12 to 15 must successfully http://www.boatsafe.com/nauticalknowhow/stateregs.htm

Boating Courses Boating Tips Boating Contest Safety Links ... Contact Us Boating Regulations by State Boating Education Requirements State Boating Laws Boating Education Regulations Reciprocity accepts boating safety certificates from other states and/or NASBLA-approved courses. Alabama Minimum age to operate 12. Boating license required - proctored exam required to obtain license. Non-residents may operate up to 45 days without a license. Alaska No mandatory boating education requirements. N/A Arizona No mandatory boating education requirements. N/A Arkansas No mandatory boating education requirements. N/A California No mandatory boating education laws. Minimum age to operate is 16. California boating information. Yes Colorado Colorado residents - age 14-15 - who operate PWCs required to complete boating safety course. Home study is not accepted for this age group. Yes Connecticut All operators of vessels registered in, or who own property in, CT must successfully complete an approved boating course or pass the CT challenge exam. PWC operators must take proctored, state-approved PWC classroom course regardless of residency. Other vessel operators may take the CT challenge exam. No Delaware Delaware residents born after 1/1/78 must complete an 8 hour boating course.

33. Massachusetts Health Data Consortium solution to your HIPAA education challenge and we Transition to Compliance CompanyMassachusetts Hospital Association Topics The privacy regulations for DME http://www.mahealthdata.org/mhdc/mhdc2.nsf/e16d87deedc61e9f86256a110020d8a6/d70f

34. Massachusetts Municipal Association-Education News 24 The massachusetts Association of School Business Officials will 22 meeting, theBoard of education is expected to vote on important regulations updating the http://www.mma.org/news/news_sections/education_news.html

I Home About MMA I News I Meetings I MIIA I Local Net I Local Government Info I Links Search I I News Topics Education Local Finance MMA Municipal Events Municipal Government ... State Budget Links related to this topic Education News Archives Education links Link to: MMA Positions on Key Issues on mma.org Municipal Career Opportunities Education News See also: State Budget News Labor and Personnel News Education department releases preliminary Ch. 70 numbers By MMA Legislative Deputy Director John Robertson Visit DOE Web site for numbers for individual municipalities and school districts More than 50 communities have joined the town of Canton in seeking a ruling on whether an early retirement law for teachers that was passed last year violates the anti-unfunded mandates provision of Proposition 2 1/2. Full story Board of Education adopts higher SBA reimbursement caps On May 22, the Board of Education approved an increase in the caps on school project costs that are eligible for reimbursement through the School Building Assistance program. This spring the board proposed an increase of $3 per square foot in each of the construction categories for fiscal 2002, or an overall increase of about 1.7 percent. In response to local concerns, the board added $7 per square foot to its original proposal in each category, for an overall increase of roughly 6 percent. Full story 2nd annual School Construction Institute is Oct. 24

35. School Reform In Massachusetts: Comparing Educational Initatives In 1893 And 199 Looks at two education reform models used in massachusetts public schools in the past. A comparison Category Society Issues education Reform Reports and Research...... of this legislation would actually complicate regulations more trusted to providea serious education to students from this report that massachusetts does not http://www.libraryreference.org/edreform.html

School Reform in Massachusetts: Comparing Educational Initiatives in 1893 and 1997 Michael Lorenzen The concept of reforming and changing schooling is not a new idea. This desire to make schools better has a long tradition. There are many examples of this throughout American history. However, one good example is the case of schools in Massachusetts. Two documents demonstrate the different ways educational reform has been approached. This essay will examine the written record of a speech made by Charles Eliot in 1893 where he laid out six key changes he felt were necessary for grammar schools in Massachusetts. This essay will also look at report published in 1997 by the Massachusetts Department of Education examining five years of state mandated educational reform initiatives in schooling. Surprisingly, many of the themes addressed by Eliot in 1893 are still being thought about in 1997 although there are also many differences in the documents. Description of the 1893 Speech Charles Eliot, the President of Harvard University, gave a speech at the Massachusetts State Teachers' Association Conference in December of 1893. The speech was titled, "The Grammar School of the Future." A written version of this speech was included in a collection of Eliot's work, Educational Reform: Essays and Addresses , which was published in 1898. As such, the written version of the speech has been edited and probably reads slightly different that what was presented at the conference. However, as the written version was published only a few years later and was prepared by the same author it is reasonable to assume the intellectual content remained unchanged.

36. Massachusetts Society For Medical Research membership of proposed laws and regulations that will Our legislative efforts alsoinvolve education. constantly to educate the massachusetts legislature and http://www.msmr.org/

The Massachusetts Society for Medical Research, Inc. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Our Site Is Being Rebuilt Our Mission Values Member Services Educational Outreach ... Contact In 2003 MSMR’s new website will be unveiled. You’ll find more information on more topics – special sections for members, teachers, students and the public – contest announcements – livelier graphics – more links and fun activities – direct document delivery of some of our educational materials – and streamlined ordering for MSMR educational products. You will also be able to register on-line for MSMR workshops. Until the new site is ready for you, MSMR’s basic information is given below. If you have any questions, want to register for a workshop, or want to purchase educational materials (many are free to Massachusetts teachers in small quantities), please e-mail us at msmr@att.net

37. Education For Sustainabilty At The University Of Massachusetts - EFS At UMass An EMS ensures continuous compliance with environmental regulations. to environmentaleducation and planning The University of massachusetts was incorporated http://www.uhi.umb.edu/efs/efs_at_umass.htm

Education for Sustainability University of Massachusetts EFS at UMass HISTORY EFS PROFILES OF UMASS CAMPUSES INTRODUCTION AND PERSPECTIVE GENERAL FINDINGS ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND THE CLEAN STATE INITIATIVE UMASS / EPA PARTNERSHIPS UMASS / EOEA PARTNERSHIPS ... CAMPUS SUMMARIES Introduction / History UMass Amherst UMass Boston UMass Dartmouth UMass Lowell HISTORY Back to top In early 2000 the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs and Region I, EPA funded a project, An Assessment of Practices and Level of Support With Recommendations for Implementing a Program of Education for Sustainability (EFS) at the Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell Campuses of the University of Massachusetts. Both agencies believe that EFS is a powerful tool for reversing present trends in environmental decay. Specifically, the purposes of this assessment were to determine and report on:

38. Education Resources On The Web Teachers will find this site a great source of massachusetts Department of Individualswith Disabilities education Act regulations Learning Disabilities http://library.baypath.edu/education.htm

Bay Path College Hatch Virtual Library ... Special Topics Education Resources Web Sites General Sites Department of Education Topics A-Z - Here is a comprehensive list of links to topics in education in America. Education Index - This site is organized by both subject and life stage to make it easy for you to find what you are looking for. Education World - Articles, lesson plans, book lists, and a reference center - it's all here! U.S. Department of Education - Visit the homepage of the United States Department of Education to find out what's happening with education nationally, as well as to access links to the wide range of areas where the DOE is involved. Use the search tool on their homepage to learn more about a specific topic. You can find publications and products, funding opportunities, and job openings. TOP Lesson Plans Ask ERIC Lesson Plans - ERIC is one of the big names in online education articles and lesson plans - browse through this great collection of lesson plans by subject and grade level. Columbia Education Center Lesson Plans - Here are lesson plans created by teachers, laid out in an easy-to-navigate site.

39. Pioneer Institute Charter School Handbook Laws and regulations. massachusetts Charter School Laws and regulations Mass. 2000Amendment. Summary of Legal Memorandum on Special education. http://www.pioneerinstitute.org/csrc/cshb/

The Massachusetts Charter School Handbook The Massachusetts Charter School Handbook is a detailed guide for charter school founders, chock full of essential information on starting and running a top-notch charter school. Currently in its 4th edition (published Fall 1999), the handbook is available in both HTML and PDF versions below. PDF version of the entire Massachusetts Charter School Handbook Adobe Acrobat Reader required for PDF files HTML version of the Massachusetts Charter School Handbook: Foreword Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. The Mission Statement Chapter 3. Curriculum Chapter 4. Student Enrollment and Family Participation Chapter 5. Accountability: Governance Chapter 6. Accountability: Student Achievement Chapter 7. Leadership Chapter 8. Facilities Chapter 9. Finances and Budgeting References/Endnotes Appendices Laws and Regulations Massachusetts Charter School Laws and Regulations: Mass. General Laws Chapter 71, section 89 Charter schools: establishment; purposes; applications; powers; charter program; funding

40. Pioneer Institute Charter School Handbook Although charter schools in massachusetts must comply with state state and federallaws and regulations, they are by the state Board of education, a charter http://www.pioneerinstitute.org/csrc/cshb/intro.cfm

The Massachusetts Charter School Handbook Go back to Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 "...reform starts with you. It is time to stop wringing your hands about the state of your own school and take responsibility for changing things despite the complexities of the system.... Teachers, parents, students, administrators and community leaders don't need permission from anyone to demand change.... Like a palpable presence is a sense that the problem with the nation's schools is not that they are not what they used to be, but that they are precisely what they used to be." Notes from the Front Lines China Breakers Conference, sponsored by RJR Nabisco Foundation's Next Century Schools program This is the fourth edition of what has become a widely used resource for helping courageous teachers, parents, colleges, museums, community development organizations, and businesses start their own charter schools. Each chapter contains up-to-date information and sample materials from operating charter schools to guide your group through the process of applying for a charter and opening a school. Together these chapters address the critical components of a plan for a viable charter school. An extensive collection of additional materials available provides detailed guidance regarding Massachusetts' authorizing legislation, the application process, and the reporting and compliance procedures mandated by the state, as well as assistance in organizing the multiple, simultaneous tasks required to found a school. Please consult them often.

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