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September 9, 2024

Dear Chelsea Public Schools Families,

We’re very excited about the promise of learning and achievement that this new year will bring to our students.  It has already been an amazing start as we welcomed our new and returning students back to school. A theme for this year is embodied by the word-‘Believe!’  We believe that our students can learn at high levels, and we believe that we’ll know our students by name, strength, and story.
 
This year we will be joining a number of other school districts in the state and participating in a process of a district review.  This review will be conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the American Institute of Research.  The goal of this review is to look closely at the systems, policies, and practices that drive our day-to-day work. At the end of the process, we will receive a written report that highlights our strengths, identifies areas for growth, and includes recommendations to help us improve and better support our teachers and students. 
 
Under state law, DESE is required to review a small number of districts each year, and they select a variety of districts based on size, geographic location, setting, and student performance. The onsite portion of the review, as well as the final report, will be based on the District Standards and Indicators, which outline what effective school district systems should look like. We expect to gain valuable feedback on our practices, allowing us to reflect on our progress and enhance staff and student performance.

I have included a document from DESE that answers questions you might have about the required review. I believe our district is doing well, and I am excited to highlight the great work of our teachers, staff, and students. I also hope this process will identify areas where we can continue to achieve the goals in our district’s Strategic Plan for Improving Teaching and Learning for Every Student, Every Day.
 
We have not yet scheduled the dates for the onsite portion of the review. Until then, feel free to reach out if you have any questions about this process.
 
Sincerely,
 
Almi G. Abeyta,  Ed. D
Proud Superintendent of Chelsea Public Schools