Continuum of Services for Advanced Learning

The Continuum of Services for Advanced Learning provides district and school leaders guidance on how to utilize the multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) framework and talent development principles to serve all students, including students with advanced learning needs.

Advanced Learning Pilot Program

The Center for Strategic Initiatives is seeking five school districts to participate in a five-year Advanced Learning Pilot program. This program will focus on utilizing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to extend, accelerate, and differentiate content for students with advanced learning needs. Through the program, DESE staff will provide support through ongoing check-ins, professional development, and observations to assist with implementation of strategies and best practices.

Goals of this program include:

• Equitable opportunities and access to advanced learning services for all students
• Exemplar classrooms to expand the implementation of the continuum of services

Click on the link below for a detailed description of the program with expectations, goals, and first-year timeline.

• Advanced Learning Pilot — Program Description

An informational webinar will be offered on October 24 from 9:00–9:30 AM and from 4:30–5:00 PM. If you are interested in attending one of the webinars, please use the links below to register for the webinar you would like to attend.

• Registration link for webinar on October 24 from 9:00 – 9:30 AM EST
• Registration link for webinar on October 24 from 4:30 – 5:00 PM EST

How to Apply

• Application: Please complete the Advanced Learning Pilot application.
• Application Deadline: November 1, 2024

Questions can be directed to Leah Murphy , Manager of Advanced and Accelerated Programs.

Continuum of Services Guidance Document

The Department, with support from Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development, has developed the Continuum of Services for Advanced Learning document which provides district and school leaders guidance on how to utilize the multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework and talent development principles to serve all students, including students with advanced learning needs. The Continuum of Services document is a working document that will be updated periodically to highlight best practices for serving the needs of advanced learners and to highlight what districts in Massachusetts are already doing to serve advanced learners.

• Continuum of Services for Advanced Learning

• Overview: Continuum of Services for Advanced Learning

Last Updated: October 15, 2024